Tag: Fantasy

Two New Russian Editions of Roger Zelazny’s A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER and JACK OF SHADOWS!

Posted on Friday, October 31st, 2025

Rather appropriately for Halloween, we’re happy to report that there are two new Russian Roger Zelazny omnibus editions out now, both of which include the fan-favourite A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER and JACK OF SHADOWS. The first (cover above) is a special illustrated edition, the other is “regular” (cover below). Published by Fanzon/Эксмо, Here’s the synopsis…

Премии «Хьюго», Академии НФ, фэнтези и хоррора, «Сталкер» и «Италия». Номинант на премию «Небьюла».

«Джек из Тени»

Джек тихо крадется среди теней, чтобы свершить возмездие над теми, кто встал у него на пути.

Всеми, кто унизил его и отнял одну из жизней. Всеми, кто служит Повелителю Летучих мышей, Полковнику, Который Никогда Не Умирал, Боршину и Куазеру — чемпионам Адских Игр и похитителям пленительной Ивин. Джек выследит их всех — одного за другим. И, обретая силу с каждой победой, доведет месть до конца. А после — рассчитается со всеми остальными, кто был против него. Объединит Темную сторону и принесет мир в Теневые земли.

Но чтобы осуществить все это, Джеку из Тени предстоит найти Колвинию — Великий Ключ, Который Был Утерян…

«Ночь в тоскливом октябре»

Викторианская Англия. Каждую полночь верный пес Нюх сопровождает загадочного джентльмена с ножом по имени Джек. Вместе они собирают жуткие ингредиенты для потустороннего ритуала, который должен состояться вскоре после смерти Луны. Но Нюх и его хозяин — не единственные участники этой магической игры. По городу уже собираются Игроки — люди и не только — со своими древними артефактами и спутниками-фамильярами.

Именно преданный Нюх должен определить правила Игры, следить за каждым Игроком — Ведьмой, Безумным Монахом, мстительным Викарием, Графом, что спит днем, Доктором и его Монстром. А еще — держать на расстоянии Тварей, следить за ходом Луны… и все время опережать Великого Сыщика, который явно знает больше, чем говорит.

Оригинальный роман «Ночь в тоскливом октябре» — это темный, сверкающий драгоценный камень на стыке ужасов, юмора, мистики и фэнтези. У книги есть своя традиция: поклонники читают ее каждый октябрь, по одной главе в день — и даже Нил Гейман вдохновлялся ею, создавая свой рассказ «Просто опять конец света».

The novel is available in the UK, published by Farrago Books. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

All is not what it seems…

In the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff – gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an ancient and unearthly rite. For soon after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. And all manner of Players, both human and undead, are preparing to participate.

Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. And now the dread night approaches – so let the Game begin.

Travis Baldree’s BANDIETEN EN BROODMESSEN Out in Three Weeks!

Posted on Friday, October 24th, 2025

You may well have noticed that Travis Baldree‘s highly-anticipated third novel, BRIGANDS & BREADKNIVES, is out early next month in the UK and North America (published by Tor Books). We’re happy to share the news that the novel will also be published in the Netherlands in three weeks! Due to be published by Zomer & Keuning on November 12th, as BANDIETEN EN BROODMESSEN.

Nu in een prachtige gebonden editie, met print-op-snee en fanart op de schutbladen!

Na jaren van chaos én rust als boekverkoopster is Fern toe aan een nieuwe start. Ze verhuist naar Thune, waar ze hoopt haar leven op te frissen naast het koffiezaakje van een oude vriendin. Maar na een dronken avond wordt ze ver van huis wakker met een legendarische krijger, een chaos-goblin met een bestekverslaving en een flinke kater. Terwijl ze samen op de vlucht slaan, ontdekt Fern eindelijk wie ze echt is, zonder werk, zonder routine, en midden in de waanzin. ‘Bandieten & broodmessen’ is het derde deel van de cozy fantasy-serie ‘Legendes & Lattes’ van Travis Baldree. Eerder in de serie verschenen ‘Legendes & lattes’ en ‘Boekwinkels & botbreuken’.

Zomer & Keuning have also published the first two novels in the series, LEGENDS & LATTES and BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST — both of which are also published by Tor Books in the UK and North America.

BRIGANDS & BREADKNIVES, as mentioned, is due to be published by Tor Books in the UK and North America, on November 13th (UK) and November 11th (North America).

Travis Baldree’s KIRJAKAUPPOJA JA KIROUKSIA is out Tomorrow!

Posted on Monday, October 20th, 2025

The Finnish edition of Travis Baldree‘s acclaimed, best-selling BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is out tomorrow! To be published by Karisto/Otava as KIRJAKAUPPOJA JA KIROUKSIA, it was translated by Mika Kivimäki. Here’s the synopsis…

Täydellisen hurmaava fantasiaromaani on ylistyslaulu ystävyydelle.

Väkevä Viv-örkki haavoittuu taistelussa ja jää toipumaan Murkiin, uneliaaseen rantakaupunkiin. Hänen palkkasoturijenginsä jatkaa matkaa, ja Viv pelkää tylsistyvänsä kuoliaaksi.

Murk kuitenkin yllättää örkin. Viv alkaa viihtyä rääväsuisen kirjakauppiaan seurassa ja jopa lukea romaaneja. Ihmeen usein Viv päätyy juttusille myös jumalaisia pullia leipovan kääpiötytön kanssa. Sitten Viv huomaa, että vaara ja seikkailut löytävät hänet jopa Murkista, tällä kertaa harmaakaapuisen kulkurin ja lukuisten luurankojen muodossa.

Teos sijoittuu samaan maailmaan kuin rakastettu Legendoja ja latteja -romaani.

Karisto/Otava has also published the first novel in the series, LEGENDS & LATTES, as LEGENDOJA JA LATTEJA — translated by Jade Haapasalo.

BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST and LEGENDS & LATTES are published by Tor Books in North America and in the UK. Here’s the English-language synopsis for BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST…

When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn’t always what we seek.

Set in the world of New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree’s Bookshops & Bonedust takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and secondhand books.

Viv’s career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned.

Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk—so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it.

What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do?

Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn’t possibly imagine.

Still, adventure isn’t all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.

J.T. Greathouse’s THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT out in Four Weeks!

Posted on Friday, October 10th, 2025

The next, highly-anticipated epic fantasy novel by J. T. Greathouse, THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT, is out in four weeks! A ‘rich standalone adventure for fans of Geralt and Ciri in The Witcher, for those who loved the mystery of The Tainted Cup, or for anyone looking to recapture the magic of The Wheel of Time’, it’s due to be published by Gollancz in the UK, on November 6th. Here’s the synopsis…

A LAND DIVIDED. A HISTORY INKED IN BLOOD. ONE SORCERESS’S QUEST FOR ANSWERS.

The world beyond the City of the Wise is fraught with danger. But Fola, a talented sorceress who has left the safety of its walls, is unconcerned. She’s on the hunt for magical remnants left behind by the First Folk — ancient beings who are but the whisper of a memory. Only by finding them might she uncover the secret to their power and a way to pull the riven lands out of the darkness.

Danger lies ahead for Fola, however she feels about it. And when events conspire to drag her into a cursed kingdom to investigate the death of its king, she’s soon faced by threats from both the living and the dead.

Fola will need to rely on her wits, her magic and her unlikely friends if she’s going to survive. But there is always hope, no matter how dark things get. And three things remain true, above all else.

Fellowship is stronger than isolation.

The past will come back to haunt you.

Nothing stays secret forever.

THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT will also be available in a limited Broken Binding edition, which was recently announced.

Here are just some of the early reviews that the novel has been receiving…

‘A great, deep and magical world to get lost in – classic and contemporary fantasy hand in hand’ — A.S. Tamaki, author of The Book of Fallen Leaves

‘Stunning… the model of 21st century sword and sorcery’ — Richard Swan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Grave Empire

‘Martin by way of Sapkoswki, Greathouse’s new epic weaves a wonderfully engrossing story guaranteed to capture the attention of fantasy fans everywhere. Looking for a new chonky epic fantasy to lose yourself in? Look no further.’ — FanFiAddict

‘Where Greathouse excels is in his characters, which are deep and interesting and the kind of people you *want* to see win (or lose). Greathouse takes a sort of Celtic setting here with ancient magics and fey queens and weaves an ultimately human story about what it takes for us to grow and change and make ourselves better… highly recommended for fans of epic fantasy with a couple twists.’ — Auston Habershaw, author of If Wishes Were Retail

‘A beautiful, intricate, angry book about the price tag of history, and whether we should keep paying it.’ — Jared Pechaček, author of The West Passage

‘‘Masterfully fuses together sword and sorcery with philosophy and myth to create quite a special tale… Full of hidden depths, mythology and wonderfully complex characters… An absolutely riveting read from a storyteller who knows his craft.’ — Fantasy Hive

Gollancz also publishes Greathouse’s acclaimed debut trilogy, the Pact & the Pattern: THE HAND OF THE SUN KING, THE GARDEN OF EMPIRE, and THE PATTERN OF THE WORLD.

Zeno represents J. T. Greathouse in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

Catelyn Wilson’s ALL THE WICKED Out in Four Weeks!

Posted on Thursday, October 9th, 2025

ALL THE WICKED, the second novel in Catelyn Wilson‘s acclaimed Sisters of the Occult series, is out in four weeks! Due to be published in the UK by Michael Joseph Books, on November 6th, here’s the synopsis…

LURKING IN DARK CORRIDORS,
HIDDEN IN TOMES OF OLD,
SPIRITS ARE GROWING RESTLESS,
AND HELL IS ONCE AGAIN, OPENED…

A year after the events at Ravenswood Academy, Andy Emmerson’s life is in turmoil.

Demons, the underworld, and secret societies all exist, and they still haunt her days and nights.

Eager to find the answers she can’t locate in the shelves of the library, Andy visits Jae in the underworld.

Only, it is empty of the Gods that once ruled it and inexplicable clues – sent by the mysterious Order – start to appear warning them of dark days ahead.

Together they must travel to the eery streets of Edinburgh and enrol in Eidolon University where they will investigate The Order and unlock its secrets.

Soon they are catapulted into a world of old magic, dangerous rituals, and demonic activity. A world they thought they’d left behind at Ravenswood.

If they fail to discover The Order, and the school’s secrets, humanity will fall to the fires of hell.

But if they succeed, Andy may have to make the biggest sacrifice yet.

As something wicked this ways comes…

The first book in the series, ALL THE DEVILS, is out now in paperback, eBook, and audiobook (read by Ina Marie Smith) — published by Penguin.

‘ALL THE DEVILS is eerie, intense, and mysterious with immersive world building and mythology. The fast pace kept me turning pages, and I’d follow Jae pretty much anywhere.’ — Stacia Stark, bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series

‘A deliciously dark and atmospheric read. I tore through this gothic tale of a sister’s love and the monsters she will face to unearth the shocking truth.’ — Frances White

Zeno represents Catelyn Wilson in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

New BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST Hardcover Out Tomorrow!

Posted on Monday, October 6th, 2025

A new hardcover edition of Travis Baldree‘s internationally-bestselling and acclaimed BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is out tomorrow! Published by Tor Books, here’s the synopsis…

When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn’t always what we seek.

Set in the world of New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree’s Bookshops & Bonedust takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and secondhand books.

Viv’s career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned.

Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk — so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it.

What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do?

Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn’t possibly imagine.

Still, adventure isn’t all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.

BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is the prequel to Baldree’s acclaimed debut, LEGENDS & LATTES — also available in a new hardcover in North America, published by Tor Books (as well as eBook, paperback, and author-read audiobook).

Here are just a few of the many great reviews that BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST has received so far…

‘What I love about Travis Baldree is that set against an epic world of adventure, he writes about the small victories that make life worthwhile. BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST does this and it is glorious’ — Ben Aaronovitch

‘… a lovely coming-of-age story about a character trained for war who learns that there’s more to life than endless battles… This prequel is the perfect place for readers to start Baldree’s cozy fantasy series where folks band together for good, and evil is conquered through cleverness and friendship.’ — Library Journal (Starred Review), SFF Pick of the Month

‘Baldree’s prequel to Legends and Lattes (2022) cements his talent for cozy fantasy, engaging characters, and anachronistic references that would be at home in a Discworld novel… Knowing where a character ends up often drains tension from a prequel, but Baldree avoids that pitfall because the joy of reading here isn’t a simple uncertainty over who lives or dies but rather watching friendships blossom and characters grow. Folks who enjoyed the camaraderie and settings of this year’s Dungeons & Dragons movie—as well as anyone who likes the idea of an orc warrior becoming a devotee of the power of reading and its ability to broaden your horizons—should check out Viv’s adventures.’ — Booklist (Starred Review)

‘Bestseller Baldree’s cozy standalone sequel to LEGENDS & LATTES shows that even a battle-hungry orc can find happiness in life’s simple pleasures… The innocent joy of Viv and Fern’s love is delightful and Baldree’s formula of placing low-stakes stories in high-fantasy settings remains good fun. Series fans will eat this up.’ — Publishers Weekly

‘This prequel gives readers a glimpse of Viv as a young orc, still committed to the fighter’s life, just taking an enforced break in a charming town populated by compelling, richly drawn characters, and the slightest hint of danger in the wind. Despite the lurking necromancer, the vibes are decidedly warm and cozy, and the plot is just as much about saving the bookstore and building relationships as it is about protecting the town from the man in gray. As a prequel, it can stand alone, but will certainly satisfy fans as well. Warm and wonderful.’ — Kirkus (Starred Review)

‘This prequel gives readers a glimpse of Viv as a young orc, still committed to the fighter’s life, just taking an enforced break in a charming town populated by compelling, richly drawn characters, and the slightest hint of danger in the wind. Despite the lurking necromancer, the vibes are decidedly warm and cozy, and the plot is just as much about saving the bookstore and building relationships as it is about protecting the town from the man in gray. As a prequel, it can stand alone, but will certainly satisfy fans as well. Warm and wonderful.’ — Literary Hub

‘What Baldree does he does well. His prose is direct and engaging without being simple, even if he does throw in a distractingly clever turn of phrase on occasion… Mostly, though, BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is the story equivalent of a warm blanket on a bleak day.’ — Locus

‘Prequels sometimes feel unnecessary and can even cheapen the original stories. But Baldree manages to add to Viv’s story in a way that feels both organic and vital, and this second book is even better than the first.’ — Washington Post

‘BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is even more of a delight than its predecessor/sequel. Taking place two decades before LEGENDS & LATTES, Baldree’s second book is a meaty slice of Viv’s backstory, so fully realized that it can be read as a standalone…. Baldree’s two novels gain depth, offering a more powerful character arc for Viv. It’s poignant to see a time when her mercenary life was her identity, and get to know the inner fighter that prompts her to refuse to pay the local extortionist in LEGENDS & LATTES. Seeing Viv’s early life elevates her later commitment to leaving violence behind, revealing it as the transformation of a lifetime. If Baldree’s breakout hit was the story of Viv finding her people, then BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is the story of Viv becoming her own person. Engrossing, meaningful, and fluffy all at once, it is a charming afternoon read—perhaps alongside a cup of coffee.’ — Tor.com

Coming Soon: TAILORED REALITIES by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

In December, Gollancz are due to publish the UK edition of latest book by Brandon Sanderson: TAILORED REALITIES! A brand-new collection of short stories, here’s the synopsis…

Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction, this collection features stories from beyond the bounds of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe.

Along with the never-before-seen novella ‘Moment Zero’, Tailored Realitieswill include ‘Snapshot’, ‘Perfect State’, ‘Defending Elysium’ (a novella set within the world of Skyward), and five other stories that were originally published individually elsewhere – never before collected into one volume, and many never before available in print.

The collection will also include a stunning black-and-white illustration for each story.

Signed copies of the new book will be available from Waterstones — and can be pre-ordered now!

Zeno represents Brandon Sanderson in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

Ian R. MacLeod’s Aether Universe Novels Available in Russian!

Posted on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

Ian R. MacLeod‘s two acclaimed Aether Universe novels — THE LIGHT AGES and THE HOUSE OF STORMS — are available in new Russian editions! Published by ACT, as Светлые века and Дом бурь. Both novels were translated by Natalia Osoyanu (Наталии Осояну). Here’s the synopsis for the first book…

В 1678 году Джошуа Вагстафф открыл эфир, и началась Индустриальная революция, подпитываемая магией. Эфир, чьи тайны ревниво хранят Гильдии, становится клеем, который скрепляет новое общество. С тех пор прошло много лет, и в воздухе зреют перемены. На улицах говорят о новом начале, о том, что пришла пора свергнуть власть Гильдий, и вскоре существующему миропорядку может прийти конец… Роберт Борроуз вырос в маленьком йоркширском городке Брейсбридж и, как его отец, должен был работать на эфирной фабрике, но он становится свидетелем темной стороны магической технологии, когда его мать превращается в нечто чудовищное и жалкое. Сбежав в Лондон, Роберт начинает свое путешествие по огромному городу, судьба сталкивает его с мелкими преступниками и революционерами, забрасывает в модные салоны и аристократические дома. Так ему открываются тайны, которые угрожают самой ткани этого общества, тайны, связанные с сутью эфира, способные разрушить все или же создать нечто совершенно новое, что изменит мир навсегда.

The Aether Universe novels are published in English by JABberwocky, and are out now. Here’s the English-language synopsis for THE LIGHT AGES…

Aether is industry, industry is magic and the Great Guilds rule the known world.

Raised amid the smokestakes, terraced houses and endless subterranean pounding of the aether engines of the Yorkshire town of Bracebridge, Robert Borrows is nevertheless convinced that life holds a greater destiny than merely working endless shifts for one of the Lesser Guilds. Then, on a day out with his mother to the strange gardens and weirdly encrusted towers of a remote mansion, he encounters a wizened changeling, and the young girl in her charge called Anna, and glimpses a world of wonder, mystery and surprise.

From then on, as he flees to London in the hope of escape and advancement, and explores its wide streets and dark alleys, and all the tiers of society from the lowest to the highest, he comes to realize that he holds the keys to secrets far bigger than even he imagined.

A dazzling melange of Dickens and Peake, flavored with steampunk and magical realism, yet seen through a kaleidoscopically individual gaze, in The Light Ages, double World Fantasy Award winner Ian R MacLeod has created a novel for this and every age.

First published in 19??, here are some reviews that the series has received…

‘MacLeod’s descriptive powers are so effective that you can visualize every detail… [He] skillfully incorporates literary influences ranging from William Blake to Dickens to 1984 and the working class novels of the 1950s—and arrives at something original. Magical, visionary and enthralling, THE LIGHT AGES is award-winning stuff.’ — SFX

‘Totally convincing and vividly written, this book invests the dark streets of London with a magic the reader will never forget… a brilliant writer.’ — Tim Powers

‘A haunting fantasy version of Victorian England… brought to life with compassionate characters and lyrical writing.’ — Denver Post on THE LIGHT AGES

‘The novel’s industrial alternative London echoes Dickens in its rich bleakness and M. John Harrison’s Viriconium in its inventive Gothic complexity. A gripping page-turner. A hearty read. Rising star Ian R MacLeod offers an original political fable rivaling in ambition and execution the very best of today’s new science fantasies.’ — Michael Moorcock on THE LIGHT AGES

‘MacLeod is set to become a writer of the magnitude of Dickens or Tolkien.’ — Guardian on THE HOUSE OF STORMS

‘MacLeod’s ability to tell a tale that blends history-in-the-making with the stories of men and women who make that history renders this chronicle of love, war, and human aspiration a strong addition to any fantasy collection.’ — Library Journal on THE HOUSE OF STORMS

‘In the end, as compelling as the plot may be, readers will find themselves slowing down, holding back, turning the pages with deliberate care. For the world MacLeod creates, the characters who live there, the schemes and terrors they find themselves involved in are so real, so beautifully rendered, that readers will not want to leave them behind.’ — Interzone on THE HOUSE OF STORMS

New Polish Edition of Peter A. Flannery’s BATTLE MAGE Available Now!

Posted on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

A new Polish edition of Peter A. Flannery‘s BATTLE MAGE is now available! Published by Fabryka Słów, as MAG BITEWNY, is was translated by Maciej Pawlak. Here’s the synopsis…

Oto nastał czas najwyższej próby, a brzemię odpowiedzialności każdy musi unieść sam.

Tym, kto stoi pomiędzy królową a buntem magów, który wybuchnie lada chwila, jest Falko. Falko- słabeusz w świecie wojowników, umierający na tajemniczą chorobę syn szaleńca i zdrajcy. Nie tak wyglądają bohaterowie.

A jednak królowa ma świadomość, że czas na wahania się kończy. Oto nadchodzi moment, gdy będzie musiała ulec i poświęcić osobiste szczęście dla dobra poddanych.

Magowie bitewni robią, co mogą by wzmocnić armię w walce z siłami ciemności. Do walki dołączają jednak kolejne piekielne kreatury, jeszcze silniejsze i potężniejsze. Zło zatruwa serca przerażeniem, kolejni ludzie zasilają szeregi Opętanych.

Upadek Furii wydaje się nieunikniony.

When it was first published in Poland (in two parts), BATTLE MAGE was nominated for a  Lubimy Czytać Best Novel award. The novel is also available in France, Germany, and Czechia. Here is the novel’s English-language synopsis…

The world is falling to the burning shadow of the Possessed and only the power of a battle mage can save it. But the ancient bond with dragonkind is failing. Of those that answer a summoning too many are black. Black dragons are the enemy of humankind. Black dragons are mad.

Falco Dante is a weakling in a world of warriors, but worse than this, he is the son of a madman. Driven by grief, Falco makes a decision that will drive him to the brink of despair. As he tries to come to terms with his actions Falco follows his friends to the Academy of War, an elite training school dedicated to martial excellence. But while his friends make progress he struggles to overcome his doubts and insecurity. Even Queen Catherine of Wrath has her doubts about Falco’s training.

While the Queen tries to unite the Kingdoms against the Possessed, Falco struggles to overcome his fears. Will he unlock the power trapped inside of him or will he succumb to madness and murder like his father?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in translation.

ICYMI: Roger Zelazny’s ROADMARKS is Available in Croatia!

Posted on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

In case you missed it, ROADMARKS — one of Roger Zelazny‘s classic novels — is available in Croatia! Published by Zagrebačka naklada, as PUTOKAZI, it was translated by Sven Popović. Here’s the synopsis…

Uvijek duhovit, šarmantno i inteligentno zbrkan, ovo je roman o beskonaćnim putovanjima kroz vrijeme koji ćete, irnično, pročitati brzo, bez skretanja, stranputica i kočenja.

Cesta je nezamislivo duga, seže u vrijeme prije vremena a ide toliko daleko u budućnost da su sve zvijezde mrtve i svi planeti ledeni. Cesta se račva i vijuga i vodi do alternativnih prošlosti ili čak budućnosti. Nistko se ne sjeća tko ju je stvorio ili zašto. Oni koji je nađu su rijetki, a oni koji znaju njome suvereno navigirati još rjeđi…

ROADMARKS is published in the UK by Gollancz, as part of their SF Masterworks series. Here’s the synopsis…

The Road can go Anywhere.

The Road can go Anywhen.

Almost.

Red Dorakeen has been on the Road for a very long time. For all of time, in fact. It stretches infinitely into the future and past, with exits that take him wherever, or whenever, he wants to go.

But he can’t find the place he wants to be.

He’s not the only one who can travel the Road, and as people join and leave, they can alter the past, or the future, to suit their whims. Exits close off, become overgrown, and working out what to change back to return to old timelines could take, well . . . forever.

Fortunately, Red has all the time he could ever need.

Roadmarks is a fantastically mind-bending novel from one of SFF’s most influential authors. It weaves together linear and non-linear narratives in a compelling tale full of mystery and magic.

Coming Soon: THESE SHATTERED SPIRES by Cassidy Ellis Salter!

Posted on Monday, September 1st, 2025

Late last week, Bloomsbury unveiled the cover for THESE SHATTERED SPIRES, the debut novel by Cassidy Ellis Salter! The cover artwork is by Danlin Zhang.

THESE SHATTERED SPIRES is the first novel in the Wyrdos series, and is due to be published in March 2026. Here’s the synopsis…

In a rotten and bloody world, four magical rivals are forced to work together to avoid certain death in a deadly competition. A queer, gothic fantasy YA, perfect for fans of The Atlas Six and Gideon the Ninth.

Entombed beneath a tooth-filled sky, the world rots.

Those yet to succumb to the curse of decay inhabit Fourspires Castle, home to arcanists from across the four magical disciplines – blood, bone, stone and botany.

The castle is thrown into chaos when the ruler of Fourspires is assassinated. To crown a new ruler, the arcanists and their human familiars are forced to kill or be killed in the Slaughter, a bloody fight for succession at the top of the Fifth Tower. Familiars, both servants and sources of power to arcanists, are forbidden from even speaking. For them, the Slaughter means certain death.

When Nixie, a botanical familiar, learns that her fate can be avoided and the rotting curse of Fourspires lifted, she’ll stop at nothing to save herself. But she must work with familiars from across the rival disciplines – not easy when one of them is her bone witch ex-girlfriend, Taro – find four magical curse keys and climb the deadly Fifth Tower. With just 48 hours until the Slaughter begins, Nixie and Taro must forge an unlikely alliance with rival familiars Alis and Elliot. Together, the four Wyrdos must battle re-animated skeletons, poisonous and possessed plants, un-dead nuns and the deadliest enemies of all; each other.

These Shattered Spires is the first instalment of the sensational and gloriously gothic Wyrdos Trilogy.

The novel is available for pre-order now, in hardcover, eBook, and audiobook!

Coming Soon: Finnish edition of Travis Baldree’s BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST!

Posted on Friday, August 29th, 2025

In October, Otava are due to publish the Finnish edition of Travis Baldree‘s acclaimed, internationally-bestselling BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST! KIRJAKAUPPOJA JA KIROUKSIA was translated by Mika Kivimäki, and will arrive in shelves on October 21st. Here’s the synopsis…

Täydellisen hurmaava fantasiaromaani on ylistyslaulu ystävyydelle.

Väkevä Viv-örkki haavoittuu taistelussa ja jää toipumaan Murkiin, uneliaaseen rantakaupunkiin. Hänen palkkasoturijenginsä jatkaa matkaa, ja Viv pelkää tylsistyvänsä kuoliaaksi.

Murk kuitenkin yllättää örkin. Viv alkaa viihtyä rääväsuisen kirjakauppiaan seurassa ja jopa lukea romaaneja. Ihmeen usein Viv päätyy juttusille myös jumalaisia pullia leipovan kääpiötytön kanssa. Sitten Viv huomaa, että vaara ja seikkailut löytävät hänet jopa Murkista, tällä kertaa harmaakaapuisen kulkurin ja lukuisten luurankojen muodossa.

Teos sijoittuu samaan maailmaan kuin rakastettu Legendoja ja latteja -romaani.

BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is the prequel to the international smash-hit LEGENDS & LATTES. Otava has also published a Finnish edition of LEGENDS & LATTES, as LEGENDOJA JA LATTEJA.

BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is published by Tor Books in the UK and North America. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

First loves. Second-hand books. Epic adventures.

Viv’s career with the renowned mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk – so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it. What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do?

Spending her hours at a struggling bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted. Even though it may be exactly what she needs. Still, adventure isn’t far away. A suspicious traveller in grey, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.

Sometimes, right things happen at the wrong time. Sometimes, what we need isn’t what we seek. And sometimes, we find ourselves in the stories we experience together…

Catelyn Wilson’s ALL THE DEVILS UK Paperback Edition is Out Now!

Posted on Thursday, August 28th, 2025

Today, Penguin publishes the UK paperback edition of Catelyn Wilson‘s acclaimed ALL THE DEVILS! The first novel in the author’s Sisters of the Occult dark academia series, here’s the synopsis…

On the day of the funeral Andy is shocked to discover one thing: the person in that casket is not her sister.

Violet is alive.

Convinced her sister’s elite boarding school is covering up the truth, Andy enrols at Griffith Academy to discover what really happened and find Violet.

After discovering a cryptic note from her sister, Andy must follow a set of clues to unlock the truth. This will bring her into contact with secret societies, ancient magic, demons and monsters. And a charming senior named Jae Han who has his own reasons for finding out what happened to Violet…

Soon Andy realises the price she must pay to bring her sister home is darker and more dangerous than she ever could have imagined.

The second novel in the series, ALL THE WICKED, is due to be published by Michael Joseph in the UK, on November 6th, 2026.

‘ALL THE DEVILS is eerie, intense, and mysterious with immersive world building and mythology. The fast pace kept me turning pages, and I’d follow Jae pretty much anywhere.’ — Stacia Stark, bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series

‘A deliciously dark and atmospheric read. I tore through this gothic tale of a sister’s love and the monsters she will face to unearth the shocking truth.’ — Frances White

Zeno represents Catelyn Wilson in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

Peter A. Flannery’s DECIMUS FATE: LES OMBRES DE GUILE is Out Now!

Posted on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

The French edition of Peter A. Flannery‘s second Decimus Fate novel, DECIMUS FATE AND THE BUTCHER OF GUILE, is out now! Published by Elder Craft, as LES OMBRES DE GUILE, it was translated by Tom Rodriguez. Here’s the synopsis…

Sorcellerie, aventures et mystère

Decimus Fate et le Tuteur : un sorcier autrefois célèbre et craint, qui a rompu avec les arts magiques et rend désormais service à ceux qui en sont victimes, et un chasseur de démons renégat dont la rébellion lui a coûté très cher.

Deux disparitions mystérieuses vont les confronter à des assassins aux pouvoirs étranges, à un fabricant de potions sans scrupules, à un prince du plan féerique et aux créatures souterraines des sous-sols inondés de la cité de Guile.

Le complot ourdi par Oruthian Bohr, le mage de l’empereur, risque de libérer les horreurs du royaume démoniaque.

Peter A. Flannery, l’auteur de Mage de bataille, réalise avec brio une fusion de Sherlock Holmes et du Witcher.

Craignez le jugement du Pacte noir.

Elder Craft also publishes the first Decimus Fate novel — DECIMUS FATE AND THE TALISMAN OF DREAMS — in France, as LE TALISMAN DES RÊVES.

Here’s the English-language synopsis for DECIMUS FATE AND THE BUTCHER OF GUILE…

When two young men go missing, Fate and the Tutor find themselves caught up in a fight for survival against dark witches, mystical assassins and subterranean terrors in the flooded sewers of Guile. Their search for the truth brings them face to face with the notorious Butcher of Guile. But could it be that the greatest threat comes from much closer to home?

Meanwhile, in the city of Dymhaven, Sienna Blade tries to free her friend from prison while a prominent mage is arrested and killed by Fate’s greatest adversary, the dark sorcerer known as Oruthian Bohr. Is this just a one-off attack or just the beginning of a plot to unleash the horrors of the demonic realm?

Zeno represents Peter A. Flannery in translation.

Korean Edition of Travis Baldree’s LEGENDS & LATTES Out Now!

Posted on Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Today, Aladin publishes the Korean edition of Travis Baldree‘s internationally best-selling and acclaimed LEGENDS & LATTES! Published as 비브의 카페를 아시나요, it was translated by 한지희 (Han Ji-hee). Here’s the synopsis…

오크, 엘프, 서큐버스, 호브 랫킨 등 판타지 영화에서만 볼 수 있었던 인물들이 지금과 똑같은 세상에서 살고 있다면 어떤 모습일까? 이 소설은 현대인에게 친숙한 장소, 카페를 배경으로 다양한 캐릭터가 모여 사는 세계를 그려냈다. 아기자기하고 아늑한 카페에 숨겨진 비밀의 진짜 의미를 찾아가며 함께 성장하는 모습을 담은 코지 판타지의 세계로 독자들을 초대한다.

비브는 새로운 삶을 도와줄 스캘버트 돌과 함께 낯선 도시 ‘툰’에서 생소한 카페를 열었다. 돌의 효력을 아는 사람은 드물지만, 안다면 누구든 탐낼 만큼 매력적인 돌이 숨겨져 있다는 비밀을 품고 카페 운영을 이어나가는데……. 돌의 효력 때문인지 연이은 행운이 찾아오고 카페는 성공 가도를 달린다. 이 모든 결과가 진짜 스캘버트 돌이 가진 힘 때문일까? 비브는 효력을 의심하면서도 점차 믿게 된다. 과연 돌이 끌어당기는 것은 무엇일까?

LEGENDS & LATTES is published by Tor Books in the UK and North America. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

High fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee.

After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is.

If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can’t go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune’s shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more.

But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined…