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LIVROS & OSSOS by Travis Baldree is Out Now!

Posted on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

The Portugese edition of Travis Baldree‘s internationally-best-selling and widely-acclaimed BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is out today! LIVROS & OSSOS is published by Intrínseca, and was translated by Flora Pinheiro. Here’s the synopsis…

Ambientada no universo do best-seller Cafés & Lendas, a prequel Livros & Ossos é uma jornada de alta fantasia, primeiros amores e muitos livros antigos

Viv é uma jovem orc que tem sede de batalhas e de vitória, mas sua carreira com os notórios Corvos de Rackam, um bando de mercenários velhos de guerra, vai de mal a pior.

Depois de ser ferida durante uma caçada a uma poderosa necromante, Viv é enviada contra sua vontade para Murk, uma cidadezinha litorânea, para se recuperar. Para sua tristeza, o máximo de aventura que ela deve conseguir por ali é observar as ondas quebrando na costa.

Esquecida pelos companheiros de guerra, Viv se distrai passando os dias na livraria Thistleburr, e se surpreende com o fato de que os livros (e a dona mal-humorada do lugar) sejam tão divertidos. Mas essa pode ser justamente a mudança de que precisa para enfim dar um novo rumo à sua vida.

Só que as façanhas que Viv tanto deseja talvez não estejam tão distantes… Em meio a viajantes misteriosos, gnomos ranzinzas, crushes de verão e um número preocupante de esqueletos à solta, a orc vai descobrir que há muito mais na tranquila Murk do que ela poderia supor.

Emocionante e com um toque de humor, Livros & Ossos reflete sobre a importância da vida em comunidade e a busca por um propósito em meio às peripécias do destino. Situado no mesmo universo de Cafés & Lendas, o livro narra as aventuras da jovem orc antes de ela decidir aposentar sua espada e abrir a própria cafeteria

LEGENDS & LATTES, Travis’s acclaimed debut, is also available via Intrínseca: CAFÉS & LENDAS.

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

BEASTS OF THE BRIAR UK Paperbacks Out in Four Weeks

Posted on Thursday, June 19th, 2025

The new, paperback editions of Elizabeth Helen‘s Beasts of the Briar series are out in four weeks! BONDED BY THORNS, WOVEN BY GOLD, FORGED BY MALICE, and BROKEN BY DAYLIGHT are all due to be published by Magpie in the UK, on July 17th. Here’s the synopsis for the first novel…

🥀 Start the sizzling SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series, a scorching take on Beauty and the Beast 🥀

Four handsome fae princes.

One awkward bookworm.

An Enchanted Vale.

A beastly curse to break.

Rosalina O’Connell lives her life in Orca Cove as quietly as she can.

When her father turns up missing, Rosie goes after him and finds herself in the Enchanted Vale, the land of the fae. Where her father has been imprisoned and Rosie has no choice but to make a deal with four fae Princes to take his place.

As Rosie begins to learn more about the four Princes, she discovers that they have been cursed. The Princes must take on the form of demonic wolves every night and with every year that passes, more of their magic fades away.

If the Princes can each find their mate, they will break their curse and free their realm. Rosie is determined to help them…

The only problem is, the more time she spends with the Princes, the more she’s convinced that she’s the one they’re all meant to be with.

A spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with enchanted fae, morally grey characters, a stupidly hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them.

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

MISTBORN SAGA eBook Collection Out in Three Weeks!

Posted on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

In three weeks (July 10th), Gollancz are due to publish a complete Mistborn collection! The eBook collects all seven, critically-acclaimed and best-selling novels in Brandon Sanderson‘s series, comprising both “eras” of the series.

Here’s the synopsis…

For the first time in eBook, collected here is the set of the novels making up the entire Mistborn saga, from fantasy superstar Brandon Sanderson.

From the epic quest of Kelsier and Vin as they seek to overthrow the tyrannical Dark Lord, to the fast-paced adventures of frontier lawman Waxillium Ladrian and Wayne, jump into the rich world of Scadrial and experience a high-stakes saga full of twists and turns.

Right from the start, all the way to the very end, this fantasy series brims with magic and is quintessential reading for anyone looking to experience the imagination of a master of the genre.

Contains:
THE FINAL EMPIRE
THE WELL OF ASCENSION
THE HERO OF AGES
THE ALLOY OF LAW
SHADOWS OF SELF
THE BANDS OF MOURNING
THE LOST METAL

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

Ben Aaronovitch’s DIE MEERJUNGFRAUEN VON ABERDEEN is out in Three Weeks!

Posted on Monday, June 16th, 2025

STONE & SKY, the highly-anticipated tenth novel in Ben Aaronovitch‘s Rivers of London series, is due out next month! In addition to the UK and North American edition, DTV will be publishing the novel in Germany! DIE MEERJUNGFRAUEN VON ABERDEEN, translated by Christine Blum, will be available from July 10th. Here’s the synopsis…

Eigentlich wollte Peter nur Urlaub in Schottland machen – besser gesagt: Beverley wollte das. Aber dank eines Schafs mit ungeklärter Todesursache landet wenig später ein Großteil der Londoner Magiepolizei sowie Peters Familie mit erweitertem Anhang (nicht zuletzt Cousine Abigail) im schönen Aberdeenshire. Und spätestens als die Obduktion einer männlichen Leiche sehr ungewöhnliche Ergebnisse liefert, ist es mit dem beschaulichen Badeurlaub an der schottischen Küste vorbei.

»Sei bloß vorsichtig«, sagte ich. »Hier in Schottland kann ich nichts für dich tun. Wenn du Probleme kriegst, bist du auf dich allein gestellt.« Und weil das Universum Ironie über alles liebt, kam in genau diesem Augenblick der Anruf von Abdul.

Es stellt sich heraus: Nicht nur in den Tiefen der See leben unbekannte Wesen, auch am Himmel ist magisch einiges los. Trotzdem hält keineswegs nur der spektakuläre Fall Peter auf Trab – die zweijährigen Zwillinge sind schwerer zu hüten als eine außer Kontrolle geratene Herde Schafe…

STONE & SKY is due to be published by Gollancz/Orion in the UK (July 3rd) and DAW Books in North America (July 8th). Here’s the English-language synopsis…

‘This isn’t London. The rules are different up here, and so are the allegiances.’

Detective Sergeant Peter Grant takes a much-needed holiday up in Scotland. And he’ll need one when this is over…

If more’s the merrier, then it’s ecstatic as his partner Beverley, their young twins, his mum, dad, his dad’s band and their dodgy manager all tag along. Even his boss, DCI Thomas Nightingale, takes in the coastal airs as he trains Peter’s cousin Abigail in the arcane arts.

And they’ll need them too, because Scotland’s Granite City has more than its fair share of history and mystery, myth … and murder.

When a body is found in a bus stop, fresh from the sea, the case smells fishy from the off.

Something may be stirring beyond the bay — but there’s something far stranger in the sky…

Coming Soon: THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT by J. T. Greathouse

Posted on Friday, June 13th, 2025

This winter, Gollancz is due to publish the next epic novel by J. T. Greathouse: THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT. 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 out 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.

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.

Out Now: LÉGENDES & LATTES, LA SAGA by Travis Baldree!

Posted on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Today, Ynnis Éditions publish a special French omnibus edition of Travis Baldree‘s Legends & Lattes series! Translated by Stéphanie Chaptal, it collects the novels LEGENDS & LATTES and BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST, and the stories PAGES TO FILL and GOBLINS & GREATCOATS. Here’s the synopsis…

Cet ouvrage contient le roman Légendes et Lattes et sa suite, Sagas et Sable d’os, la nouvelle Des pages à remplir, ainsi que la nouvelle inédite Gobeline et Gabardine. Avec de toutes nouvelles illustrations et des extraits de journal intime de Viv et du carnet de notes de Pitts.

Une tasse de fantasy, des tranches de vie savoureuse et un zeste de romance !

Rencontrez Viv, une orc mercenaire au passé tumultueux, qui décide de changer de vie. Elle se lance dans une entreprise audacieuse : la création d’un café. Un pari risqué, car dans la ville de Tuine, les elfes, lutins et autres ratelins ignorent tout de ce breuvage peu ragoûtant… Son chemin croisera celui de personnages hauts en couleur, qui vivront avec elle des aventures où la magie n’est jamais très loin.

Aux côtés d’une succube très perspicace, d’un hobgobelin mutique et de divers alliés improbables, Viv devra réussir à se tailler une place dans un monde qui lui est inconnu, tout en protégeant coûte que coûte ce qui compte le plus pour elle.

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

A cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts.

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…

‘This is a warm hug of a book’ — T. Kingfisher, bestselling author of Nettle & Bone

‘The most fun I’ve ever had in a coffee shop’ — Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London

‘This sapphic triumph is an absolute must’ — Rebecca Thorne, bestselling author of Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea

‘This is a story about following your dreams, even when they take you away from who you thought you had to be. It’s sweet, beautiful and, most of all, kind. I hugely recommend this book’ — Seanan McGuire, author of the Wayward Children series

‘A gentle little cozy set against an epic fantasy backdrop… This charming outing will please anyone who’s ever wished to spend time in a fantasy world without all the quests and battles.’ — Publishers Weekly

‘This slice-of-life cozy fantasy novel has everything you’ve been searching for.’ — Buzzfeed

‘With its mysterious encounters, summer flings and a growing number of skeletons, Baldree’s fantastical novel is the perfect winter indulgence.’ — HuffPost Books (“Best Books We Read in 2023)

‘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. What makes the story special is the way that so many stock fantasy archetypes are cast against type and find new modes of prospering that don’t involve big weapons and bigger wars… 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)

Andrew Cartmel’s LIKE A BULLET Out in Four Weeks!

Posted on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

LIKE A BULLET, the third novel in the acclaimed Paperback Sleuth series by Andrew Cartmel, is out in four weeks! Due to be published by Titan Books on July 8th, here’s the synopsis…

When Erik Make Loud, retired rock star and a major World War Two nut, hires Cordelia, the Paperback Sleuth, to track down a series of lurid paperbacks about his favourite global conflict — the “Commando” novels by the blatantly pseudonymous Butch Raider — it seems like a routine job. But Cordelia soon discovers the final novel in the series, the incredibly rare Commando Gold, is all but impossible to track down.

The books’ creator — real name Monty Harrington, once a promising young poet and now a depraved drunk — proves easier to find. Writing pulp war stories didn’t come naturally to Monty. Until he met someone who knew all about such stuff during a pub crawl; a genuine ex-commando who, for the price of a pint or two, was willing to provide Monty with authentic anecdotes.

Too authentic, it turns out…

Because Commando Gold reveals the details of a real-life commando mission.

At the time the mission was top secret.

And all these years later, someone is quite prepared to kill to keep it so.

The first two books in the series — DEATH IN FINE CONDITION and ASHRAM ASSASSIN — are also published by Titan Books, and available in paperback and eBook; the novels are also available as audiobooks, published by W. F. Howes and read by Olivia Dowd. Titan also publishes Andrew’s Vinyl Detective series.

DIE FLÜSSE VON LONDON Reihe III Out in Three Weeks!

Posted on Monday, June 9th, 2025

A third omnibus edition of Rivers of London novels — collecting books 7-9 by Ben Aaronovitch — is out in Germany in three weeks! DIE FLÜSSE VON LONDON Reihe III is due to be published by DTV on June 30th! Translated by Christine Blum, here’s the synopsis…

DIE GLOCKE VON WHITECHAPEL:

Constable und Zauberlehrling Peter Grant steht vor seiner größten Herausforderung: Das Schicksal Londons steht auf dem Spiel. Der gesichtslose Magier, verantwortlich für grauenvolle übernatürliche Verbrechen, ist zwar endlich demaskiert und auf der Flucht. Doch er verfolgt einen perfiden Plan, der ganz London in den Abgrund stürzen könnte. Um den Gesichtslosen zu stoppen, muss Peter all seine magischen Kräfte aufbieten – und einen bösen alten Bekannten kontaktieren: Mr. Punch, den mörderischen Geist des Aufruhrs und der Rebellion.

EIN WEISSER SCHWAN IN TABERNACLE STREET:

Peter Grant, unser Londoner Lieblings-Bobby und Zauberlehrling, steht vor völlig neuen privaten Herausforderungen. Welche ihn zu gleichen Teilen mit Panik und Begeisterung erfüllen. Beruflich bekommt er es mit der Serious Cybernetics Corporation zu tun, dem neuesten Projekt des Internet-Genies Terrence Skinner. Und prompt holt die Magie ihn wieder ein. Denn in den Tiefen der SCC ist ein Geheimnis verborgen, eine geheime magische Technologie, die zurückreicht bis weit ins 19. Jahrhundert, das Zeitalter von Ada Lovelace und Charles Babbage. Und die brandgefährlich ist für die Welt.

DIE SILBERKAMMER IN DER CHANCERY LANE:

Peter Grant, der Londoner Bobby und Zauberlehrling (sowie neuerdings Praktikantinnenausbilder), hat einen neuen Fall. In den Silberkammern in der Chancery Lane hat es einen merkwürdigen Todesfall gegeben. Der Tote weist eine große Wunde im Brustkorb auf – als hätte man ihm das Herz herausgerissen. Die Ermittlungen führen zu einem zweiten Toten. Und dann zunehmend weiter über London hinaus – in völlig unerwartete räumliche, zeitliche und extradimensionale Gefilde. Dabei hat Peter eigentlich schon mehr als genug damit zu tun, sich auf ein ganz bestimmtes freudiges Ereignis vorzubereiten, das allmählich die Züge eines hochmagischen und illustren Großevents annimmt …

LIES SLEEPING, FALSE VALUE, and AMONGST OUR WEAPONS are published in the UK by Gollancz/Orion, and DAW Books in North America. Here’s the English-language synopsis for LIES SLEEPING…

In London, the past is never dead. It only lies sleeping…

Martin Chorley – aka the Faceless Man – wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is on the run. Peter Grant, Detective Constable and apprentice wizard, now plays a key role in an unprecedented joint operation to bring Chorley to justice.

But even as the unwieldy might of the Metropolitan Police bears down on its foe, Peter uncovers clues that Chorley, far from being finished, is executing the final stages of a long-term plan. A plan that has its roots in London’s two thousand bloody years of history, and could literally bring the city to its knees.

To save his beloved city Peter’s going to need help from his former best friend and colleague – Lesley May – who brutally betrayed him and everything he thought she believed in. And, far worse, he might even have to come to terms with the malevolent supernatural killer and agent of chaos known as Mr Punch…

Travis Baldree’s 本屋をたてなおす Out Now!

Posted on Friday, May 30th, 2025

The Japanese edition of Travis Baldree‘s acclaimed, best-selling BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is out now! Published by 東京創元社, as 本屋をたてなおす, it was translated by 原島文世. Here’s the synopsis…

戦闘中に大怪我をした傭兵ヴィヴ。治るまでと置いていかれたのは美味しいパンやスコーンを売るベーカリーもある小さな町だった。痛む脚で町を歩いていたヴィヴは潰れそうな本屋に入ってみた。まったく本に縁のないヴィヴだったが、店主の小鼠人が薦める本を読むうちに物語の虜になり、店主の尻をたたいて本屋の建て直しに着手する。友人たちの協力も得て、立て直しは順調に進んでいたが……。大人気の『伝説とカフェラテ』前日譚。

東京創元社 have also published LEGENDS & LATTES in Japan, as 伝説とカフェラテ.

BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST is published by Tor Books in the UK and North America, and is out now. Here’s the English-language 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?

Coming Soon: New UK Audiobook edition of COUNT ZERO by William Gibson

Posted on Thursday, May 29th, 2025

A new UK audiobook edition of William Gibson‘s acclaimed COUNT ZERO is due out next month! The second novel in the Sprawl series, which began with the classic NEUROMANCER, it will be published by W. F. Howes on June 26th. The audiobook is read by Alix Wilton Regan, Kyle Soller, and Sebastián Capitán Viveros. Here’s the synopsis…

They set a Slamhound on Turner’s trail in New Delhi, slotted it to his pheromones and the colour of his hair.When the Maas Biolabs and Hosaka zaibatsus fight it out for world domination, computer cowboys like Turner and Count Zero are just foot soldiers in the great game: useful but ultimately expendable.When Turner wakes up in Mexico — in a new body with a beautiful woman beside him — his corporate masters let him recuperate for a while, then reactivate his memory for a mission even more dangerous than the one that nearly killed him: the head designer from Maas Biolabs says he wants to defect to Hosaka, and it’s Turner’s job to deliver him safely.

Count Zero is a rustbelt data-hustler totally unprepared for what comes his way when the designer’s defection triggers war in cyberspace. With voodoo gods in the Net and angels in the software, he can only hope that the megacorps and the super-rich have their virtual hands too full to notice the amateur hacker with the black market kit trying desperately to stay alive.

COUNT ZERO and the other novels in the Sprawl series — NEUROMANCER, MONA LISA OVERDRIVE, and BURNING CHROME — are available in print and eBook in the UK, published by Gollancz.

NEUROMANCER is also available in a couple of other SF Masterworks editions, also published by Gollancz.

Zeno represents William Gibson in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of to Nell Pierce at Sterling Lord Literistic.

Out Now: DIRECT DESCENDANT by Tanya Huff!

Posted on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

In case you missed it: the latest novel from Tanya Huff, DIRECT DESCENDANT is out now! Published in the UK in an audiobook edition, by W. F. Howes, it is narrated by Savannah Thomas. Here’s the synopsis…

This cozy horror novel set in modern-day Toronto includes phenomenal characters, fantastic writing, and a queer romance — the perfect balance of dark and delightful

Generations ago, the founders of the idyllic town of Lake Argen made a deal with a dark force. In exchange for their service, the town will stay prosperous and successful, and keep outsiders out. And for generations, it’s worked out great. Until a visitor goes missing, and his wealthy family sends a private investigator to find him, and everything abruptly goes sideways.

Now, Cassidy Prewitt, town baker and part-time servant of the dark force (it’s a family business) has to contend with a rising army of darkness, a very frustrated town, and a very cute PI who she might just be falling for… and who might just be falling for her. And if they can survive their own homegrown apocalypse, they might even just find happiness together.

Queer, cozy, and with a touch of eldritch horror mixed in just for fun, this is a charming love story about a small-town baker, a quick-witted PI, and, yes, an ancient evil.

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

Coming Soon: THE LAST WIZARDS’ BALL by Charlaine Harris

Posted on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

THE LAST WIZARDS’ BALL, the sixth novel in Charlaine Harris‘s acclaimed Gunnie Rose series, is on its way! Due to be published in the UK by Piatkus, on July 22nd, here’s the synopsis…

The sixth and final instalment in the critically acclaimed Gunnie Rose series as sisters Lizbeth Rose and Felicia must face their fates at the last Wizards’ Ball.

Lizbeth Rose’s sister Felicia attends the Grand Wizards’ Ball, and as one of the most powerful – and beautiful – death wizards in a generation, she is highly sought after as one of the belles of the ball.

However, war and violence are on the rise in Europe as German and Japanese wizards are also courting Felicia… and some are refusing to take no for an answer.

As the façade of genteel wizard society turns deadly, Lizbeth must learn to not only protect her sister, but also navigate the arcane world that is pulling her sister and husband into a dangerous dance with death that could change the world as they know it.

The first five novels in the series are also published in the UK by Piatkus, and are available now in paperback, eBook, and audio: AN EASY DEATH, A LONGER FALL, THE RUSSIAN CAGE, THE SERPENT IN HEAVEN, and ALL THE DEAD SHALL WEEP.

Here are just a few of the reviews the Gunnie Rose series has received so far…

‘In this fast-paced thriller fueled by magic and gunslinging, no one can be trusted. Harris’s vividly detailed story will leave readers enthralled with the fascinating setting and a heroine who’s sure to be a new fan favorite.’ — Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on AN EASY DEATH

‘Narrator Lizbeth is a pragmatic young woman with an unshakeable work ethic who doesn’t let her gender define her and isn’t given to emotional outbursts, but there are just enough moments to remind readers that the loss of those she loves, and her desire to keep those she has left safe, is ultimately her driving force. Harris…populates her gritty, immersive new world with genuinely interesting characters, and chilling moments of horror — of both the human and supernatural kind—punctuate this relentlessly paced road trip. A refreshing and cinematic, weird Western starring a sharp-as-nails, can-do heroine. Harris’ many fans will surely follow Gunnie Rose anywhere.’ — Kirkus on AN EASY DEATH

‘It’s a thrill ride through a world transformed by magic and altered politics, with an excellent kick-ass guide in Gunnie Rose, making this a strong start to a new series.’ — Locus on AN EASY DEATH

‘[A] shoot’em-up, rollicking ride.’ — Kirkus on A LONGER FALL

‘Rarely a dull moment. Fans of Harris’s daring heroine will be pleased to accompany her on her latest adventure.’ — Publishers Weekly on THE RUSSIAN CAGE

‘The fourth ‘Gunnie Rose’ novel (after THE RUSSIAN CAGE) moves the setting from the rural west to an urban city, but contains just as much intrigue and action as the previous books.’ — Library Journal on THE SERPENT FROM HEAVEN

‘Felicia proves an equally strong and magnetic heroine who’s sure to win fans over in the end. This takes the series in an exciting new direction.’ — Publishers Weekly on THE SERPENT IN HEAVEN

‘Harris keeps things close to home and dials in on her heroines’ relationship without sacrificing any of the high-octane action the series is known for. The result may be the best Gunnie Rose adventure yet.’ — Publishers Weekly on ALL THE DEAD SHALL WEEP

‘Magic meets the American West in the fifth installment of Harris’s delightful “Gunnie Rose” series, after The Serpent in Heaven.’ — Library Journal on ALL THE DEAD SHALL WEEP

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

Coming Soon: THE MOVIE LOVER’S QUIZ BOOK by Gary Wigglesworth!

Posted on Friday, May 16th, 2025

The next quiz book by quizmaster extraordinaire, Gary Wigglesworth, is due out later this year! THE MOVIE LOVER’S QUIZ BOOK is due to be published by Summersdale, on September 11th. Here’s the synopsis…

Do you consider yourself a fan of the movie world and want to put your knowledge to the test? Or perhaps you know someone who lives and breathes cinema who would love this book?

Whether you want to challenge yourself or someone else, The Movie Lover’s Quiz Book is perfect for any cinephile. Inside you’ll find a fun range of rounds and an eclectic mix of questions, all designed to give you hours of entertainment.

From Rhyming Films and Say What You See, to One Star Reviews and Name the Year, there are twenty quizzes of picture clues, connections, conundrums, multiple choices and much, much more. Interspersed with fascinating film facts, this book is guaranteed to make you even more of a movie buff than you already are.

It’s time to immerse yourself in the colour and magic of the big screen and get ready for the…

Lights, Camera… Questions!

Wigglesworth’s acclaimed Book Lover’s Quiz Books are also available, published by Robinson.

Coming Soon: Lavie Tidhar’s KOMM MIT IN DIE ZUKUNFT!

Posted on Monday, May 12th, 2025

The German edition of Lavie Tidhar‘s THE CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE FUTURE will be available on September 29th! Due to be published by DK Books are KOMM MIT IN DIE ZUKUNFT. Written by Tidhar and Richard Watson, with illustrations by Cinthya Álvarez, it was translated by Brigitte Rüßmann. Here’s the synopsis…

Fantasievoller Ausflug in die Welt von morgen
• Mit 18 kurzen, fesselnden Geschichten in die Zukunft reisen
• Ein positiver Blick in die Welt von morgen für Kinder ab 7 Jahren
• Science-Fiction und Sachinfos spannend verknüpft
• Spacig illustriert und mit coolen Fakten über Raumfahrt, Künstliche Intelligenz und Roboter
• Von Lavie Tidhar, dem preisgekrönten Autor vieler Science-Fiction-Bücher, und dem bekannten Zukunftsforscher Richard Watson

Für diese Zukunft lohnt es sich zu träumen
Stell dir vor, du lebst in einer schwimmenden Stadt, spielst mit Robotern Fußball und braust mit einem Zug über den Mars! So eine Zukunft wäre doch fantastisch und sie ist gar nicht so unwahrscheinlich. Dieses Buch wirft in 18 spannenden Geschichten einen Blick in die Zukunft der Erde und der Menschen, von grünen Zukunftstechnologien bis zum Leben auf dem Mond oder dem Mars. Zu jeder Zukunftsvision gibt es erklärende Sachinformationen und du erfährst, wie unser heutiges Wissen über KI, Roboter oder Raumfahrttechnik weiterentwickelt werden kann. Die Illustrationen im spacigen Lookgeben ein lebendiges Bild davon, wie unsere Welt einmal aussehen könnte.

DK Books also publishes the UK and North America edition, which is out now. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

An illustrated, imaginative exploration of future technology and science for children that carries a message of hope and optimism.

This narrative non-fiction book offers an inclusive and hopeful vision of the future for children aged 7-9, taking inspiration from the latest scientific research.

This highly illustrated book makes complex ideas more accessible and shows the exciting futures that could be ahead. There are eighteen stories that each take inspiration from current research and present engaging, optimistic futures that could result from real-world science, with insets delving into how that science works.

This science book for children offers:
– A combination of sci-fi and science using short fictional descriptions combined with real-world scientific explanations to make the future come alive.
– An optimistic vision of the future with inclusive and diverse content for the generations that will not only live in it but shape it.
– A variety of different topics covered, including a train ride on Mars, life on a Dyson Sphere, a birthday on planet Venus, a trip to the bottom of the sea, and a chat with the extinct animals of the past!

A Children’s Book of the Future provides a diverse and multicultural approach that will appeal to children of all backgrounds. The exploration of future technology and some of the diverse visions explored include a plane ride on one of Saturn’s moons, a journey to a faraway star that is lightyears from Earth, life on a floating city, and living amongst robots. Inspire young changemakers with this book that sets out to reclaim the future for current and future generations of children.

New French Paperback Edition of Travis Baldree’s LÉGENDES & LATTES Out Today!

Posted on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

A new French pocket/paperback edition of LEGENDS & LATTES, Travis Baldree‘s acclaimed, best-selling debut novel is out now! Published by J’ai Lu, as LÉGENDES & LATTES, and translated by Stéphanie Chaptal, here’s the synopsis…

Viv, une orc mercenaire au passé sanglant, décide de changer de vie. À l’aide d’une pierre légendaire censée lui apporter la bonne fortune, elle se lance dans une entreprise audacieuse : la création d’un café. Un pari risqué car, dans la ville de Tuine, elfes, lutins et ratelins ignorent tout de ce breuvage peu ragoûtant. Et lorsque les hommes de main du Madrigal, la mafia locale, viennent s’en mêler, Viv sait que son aventure ne se déroulera pas sans embûches…

LEGENDS & LATTES is published by Tor Books in the UK and North America, and is available in an ever-growing number of translated editions available around the world. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time.

The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is.

If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won’t be able to go it alone.

But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed.

The prequel novel in the seires, BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST, is also available in France — published by Ynnis Editions as SAGAS & SABLE D’OS.

BOOKSHOPS AND BONEDUST is published by Tor Books in the UK and North America, in November 2023.

Here are just a few of the great reviews LEGENDS & LATTES has received so far…

‘This is a story about following your dreams, even when they take you away from who you thought you had to be. It’s sweet, beautiful and, most of all, kind. I hugely recommend this book.’ — Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Every Heart A Doorway

‘The most fun I’ve ever had in a coffee shop.’ — Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London

‘This slice-of-life cozy fantasy novel has everything you’ve been searching for.’ — Buzzfeed

‘An orc retires from adventuring to start a fantasy city’s very first coffee shop. This setup combined with the positive messages of defying societal stereotypes, letting go of violence to build peace, and trusting in your friends feels like a premise from Terry Pratchett’s Discworld… LEGENDS & LATTES is a novel, and shop, that will delight anyone who enjoys coffee-shop alternate universes, slow-burn romances, and the vindication of friendship.’ — Booklist, starred review

‘A stunningly-well done story at every level’ — Fantasy Faction

‘If you like fantasy but you’re tired of reading about wars and general intensity, this is the book for you… Cozy fantasy at its best.’ — Literary Hub

‘LEGENDS & LATTES isn’t just a cosy, slice-of-life fantasy, it is a hug after a long day, it’s that first bite of chocolate you’ve been desperately craving or that first sip of coffee, it’s pyjamas and blankets and everything else which brings comfort and warmth. This is a tale so simple yet so wholesome and adorable, it has made me see just how versatile the fantasy genre can be… Believe the hype… this book deserves all the praise… Baldree delivers a tale to soothe the soul, a tale which had me smiling and crying with happiness from beginning to end.’ — Fantasy Hive