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Portuguese Audiobook Edition of LEGENDS & LATTES Out Now

Posted on Friday, November 8th, 2024

Travis Baldree‘s acclaimed, best-selling LEGENDS & LATTES is now available in a new Portuguese audiobook edition! Published in Brazil by Editora Intrínseca, who also publish the print and eBook editions of the novel in Portugal, the audio edition is read by Ana Amélia Viana. Here’s the synopsis for CAFÉS & LENDAS…

Viv empunha sua poderosa espada pela última vez. A história de uma orc deveria se resumir a força e violência, mas ela está farta de travar batalhas e colecionar problemas. Por isso, decide colocar um ponto-final em suas aventuras sanguinárias e recomeçar a vida.

Levando consigo uma pedra que carrega uma lenda esquecida, a orc decide ir para Thune, uma cidade que reúne criaturas de várias espécies e que pode guardar uma poderosa energia mágica. Lá, Viv decide abrir um estabelecimento nunca antes visto: uma cafeteria.

Mas começar um negócio é difícil — especialmente quando ninguém tem ideia do que é café. Para piorar, o complicado passado da orc traz inimigos que querem atrapalhar seus planos. Em meio ao aroma de café e às novas amizades — Cal, um hob de poucas palavras, Tico, um adorável ratoide confeiteiro, e Tandri, uma súcubo que mexe com seus sentimentos —, Viv finalmente sente que encontrou seu lugar. Mas ela vai precisar de ajuda para trilhar esse novo caminho…

Cativante e bem-humorado, Cafés & Lendas é uma leitura aconchegante que narra a importância das pequenas coisas da vida e mostra a magia dos momentos decisivos. Viv vai descobrir que as criaturas que encontra em sua jornada — sejam unidas por uma lenda antiga, doces deliciosos ou uma bebida quente — podem se tornar sua verdadeira família. E, quem sabe, uma delas até conquiste seu coração.

LEGENDS & LATTES is published by Tor Books in the UK and North America, as is the prequel, BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST. 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…

Here are just a few of the many great reviews the novel 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

‘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)

‘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

Polish Edition of Lavie Tidhar’s NEOM out in three weeks!

Posted on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

In three weeks, Zysk I S-Ka Wydawnictwo is due to publish the Polish edition of Lavie Tidhar‘s acclaimed NEOM! This edition was translated by Michał Jakuszewski, and it will arrive on shelves on November 26th. Here’s the synopsis…

Fascynująca powieść, która przenosi nas do niezwykłego megamiasta przyszłości, gdzie inteligentne maszyny przemierzają pustynię w poszukiwaniu sensu, a sztuka potrafi być groźniejsza niż najpotężniejsza broń

Neom to miejsce, które dla jednych jest futurystyczną baśnią pełną technologicznych cudów, a dla innych chaotycznym miastem na wybrzeżu Morza Czerwonego, bramą prowadzącą z Ziemi w kosmos. Dla wielu to jednak po prostu dom, jedyny, jaki znają.

Młody sierota Elias marzy o opuszczeniu Ziemi, przyłączając się do karawany w nadziei na zdobycie środków na podróż w gwiazdy. Pustynia kryje wiele tajemnic — mechaniczne artefakty, z których część jest niezrozumiała, a inne groźnie niestabilne. Tymczasem w Neom odżywa dawna relacja pomiędzy policjantem Nasirem a kwiaciarką Mariam, która pracuje bez wytchnienia w targowym zgiełku, a nocami marzy o ciszy i spokoju. Ich losy splatają się z misją tajemniczego bezimiennego robota, który zamierza wskrzesić legendarnego złotego człowieka, od dawna uznawanego tylko za mit…

Czy zdołają odnaleźć swoje miejsce w tej pełnej kontrastów rzeczywistości? A może to Neom samo zdecyduje o ich losie?

NEOM is the second novel set in the CENTRAL STATION universe. Zysk I S-Ka have also published a Polish edition of that novel, as STACJA CENTRALNA (also translated by Jakuszewski). Zysk has also published the Polish edition of Tidhar’s UNHOLY LAND, as ZIEMIA NIEŚWIĘTA (translated by Dariusz Kopociński).

CENTRAL STATION and NEOM (and UNHOLY LAND) are published in North America and in the UK by Tachyon Publications. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Today, Neom is a utopian dream — a megacity of the future yet to be built in the Saudi desert. In this deeply imaginative novel from the award-winning universe of Central Station, far-future Neom is already old. Sentient machines roam the desert searching for purpose, works of art can be more deadly than weapons, and the spark of a long-overdue revolution is in the wind. Only the rekindling of an impossible love affair may slow the inevitable sands of time.

The city known as Neom is many things to many beings, human or otherwise. It is a tech wonderland for the rich and beautiful, an urban sprawl along the Red Sea, and a port of call between Earth and the stars.

In the desert, young orphan Elias has joined a caravan, hoping to earn his passage off-world. But the desert is full of mechanical artefacts, some unexplained and some unexploded. Recently, a wry, unnamed robot has unearthed one of the region’s biggest mysteries: the vestiges of a golden man.

In Neom, childhood affection is rekindling between loyal shurta-officer Nasir and hardworking flower-seller Mariam. But Nasu, a deadly terrorartist, has come to the city with missing memories and unfinished business. Just one robot can change a city’s destiny with a single rose — especially when that robot is in search of lost love.

Coming Soon: UK Paperback Edition DISPLEASURE ISLAND by Alice Bell

Posted on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

In case you missed it, Corvus has unveiled the new cover for the paperback edition of DISPLEASURE ISLAND by Alice Bell! Due to be published in the UK on January 2nd, 2025, here’s the synopsis…

Group holidays are always murder…

An unfinished wellness retreat was not Claire’s first choice of holiday destination, but it turns out that amateur murder investigation pays even less well than professional mediumship.

So Claire, her oldest friend Sophie (a 17-year-old ghost) and their new friends, Basher and Alex, head for Spike Island (off the coast of Ireland) for some R&R.

But when one of the other guests turns up dead, Claire finds herself the chief suspect.

Can she solve the murder, clear her name and escape the group holiday from hell before it becomes permanent incarceration?

DISPLEASURE ISLAND is the sequel to Bell’s acclaimed debut novel, GRAVE EXPECTATIONS, which is also published by Corvus Books. Both novels are available in North America, published by Vintage Books.

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

‘Read this fabulous book — you will not regret it!’ — Ben Aaronovitch on GRAVE EXPECTATIONS

‘Fast, funny and furious, this book has bags of humour, bags of heart and a proper murder mystery at its core’ — Janice Hallett on GRAVE EXPECTATIONS

‘A delicious mashup of grisly murder, country house and semi-helpful ghosts – imagine a really cockeyed game of Cluedo heavily seasoned with whimsy … it’s a lot of fun’ — Stuart MacBride on GRAVE EXPECTATIONS

‘Knives Out vibes with added ghosts. Fresh, funny and hugely enjoyable.’ — Catherine Ryan Howard on GRAVE EXPECTATIONS

‘A great read, with great characters, lots of humour, some misty-eyed moments and lots of swearing. Utterly delightful – like the BBC show Ghosts mixed with Cluedo’ — Simon Toyne on GRAVE EXPECTATIONS

‘In Bell’s winning second supernatural whodunit featuring Claire Hendricks (after Grave Expectations), the British medium and her ghost companion investigate shady happenings off the coast of Ireland… With the stakes suitably raised, and Sophie distracted by her pursuit of a handsome and potentially sinister pirate ghost, Bell puts a clever spin on a time-tested conceit. It’s a fast and funny romp.’ — Publishers Weekly on DISPLEASURE ISLAND

‘End summer with a treat: this cozy paranormal mystery has all the Saturday-afternoon comforts of a Scooby-Doo rerun, but Bell’s writing shakes you awake with its bracing humor.’ — Conner Reed, Publishers Weekly (mystery and memoir reviews editor) on DISPLEASURE ISLAND

‘What a cracking romp of a read! A bunch of self entitled millennials, a troop of pirate ghosts, a treasure hoard, a whole slew of secrets and at its heart an engaging and satisfying murder mystery – Agatha Christie meets Ghosts came to mind! I loved the way Alice Bell effortlessly dealt with the problems that beset mystery writers today. i.e. blanket technology- the results was a sort of ‘locked island’ mystery. As before I love the main protagonist chaotic Claire, and her sardonic sidekick (who just happens to have been dead for some fifteen years) It was great to see them both back in action again.’ — J. M. Hall on DISPLEASURE ISLAND

‘Contrary to its title, Alice Bell’s second novel is a complete pleasure to read, full of witty writing, loveable characters and page-turning twists.’ — Culturefly (“Spring Reads: 14 of the best new books to read this month”) on DISPLEASURE ISLAND

Coming Soon: NEUROMANCER 40th Anniversary Editions!

Posted on Monday, October 28th, 2024

In case you missed it on Friday, Gollancz has announced two limited, 40th anniversary editions of William Gibson‘s classic, genre-defining NEUROMANCER! These editions will be available through Gollancz’s webstore, from December 5th, and are strictly limited in number. Before we get to the different editions, here’s the synopsis…

The 40th anniversary special edition hardback of Neuromancer, a science fiction novel that changed the face of the genre. Featuring a stunning dust jacket designed by Daniel Brown, a holographic foil blocked real-cloth case, two-colour printing inside the book, and 25 illustrations by Marco Luna. This incredible edition is exclusive to The Gollancz Emporium.

Henry Dorsett Case is a low-level hustler, former hack and ‘console cowboy’ who crashed and burned. His nerves were damaged and thus cut off from the digital matrix, he slouches through life.

Until he meets Molly, an augmented ‘razorgirl’, who offers him a deal on behalf of a shadowy man called Armitage. His nerves repaired and matrix access restored, in exchange for a single job. But it’s not so simple – unless he completes the job, sacs of poison will explode inside him and cripple him again.

And the job? That might be impossible.

The first novel to win the Hugo, Nebula and Philip K. Dick Awards, Neuromancer has become a seminal part of SF history, coining the term ‘cyberspace’ and lighting a fuse on the Cyberpunk movement. Part thriller, part warning, it is one of the 20th century’s most potent visions of the future.

The more-limited edition of the book (only 200 copies) is a signed hardcover presented in a solander box, at £250.

There will also be 500 copies of the hardcover edition of the novel, at £100.

NEUROMANCER, and Gibson’s other novels in the Sprawl series, are also available in eBook and paperback in the UK, published by Gollancz — COUNT ZERO, MONA LISA OVERDRIVE, and BURNING CHROME are the other three titles. (NEUROMANCER is a also available as part of the SF Masterworks series.)

Gibson’s latest novels are THE PERIPHERAL (adapted for television by Amazon Prime) and AGENCY, published in the UK by Penguin.

Zeno represents William Gibson in the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth, on behalf of Nell Pierce at Sterling Lord Literistic.

BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST Wraithmarked Kickstarter: One Week Left!

Posted on Friday, October 25th, 2024

You may have seen that there’s a Kickstarter running to create a deluxe edition of BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST by Travis Baldree. Well, there’s one week left to get involved! Full details over on the relevant Kickstarter page, but here are some mock-ups of the physical book…

Here’s the novel’s synopsis…

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.

Wraithmarked also created an acclaimed deluxe of Travis’s debut, LEGENDS & LATTES.

BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST and LEGENDS & LATTES are also available in print and eBook, published by Tor Books in North America and in the UK.

New, Chinese Edition of THE CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE FUTURE out now!

Posted on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

Lavie Tidhar‘s latest book for younger readers, THE CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE FUTURE, is now available in a new, Chinese edition published in Hong Kong! Co-authored with Richard Watson, and illustrated by Cinthya Alvarez, it’s published by 新雅文化事業有限公司, as 未來大透視-與孩子探索未來科技世界[新雅. Here’s the synopsis…

與孩子一同探索未來的科技世界！

科幻小說家與未來學家聯手寫成。
內容既有科學原理，又有對未來科技的展望。

科幻小說家與未來學家聯手合作，創造出極富想像力的內容。他們結合了現實世界的科學原理及未來科技的展望，寫出引人入勝的科幻故事和科學知識透視。
在書中，你不僅可以一睹未來科技的驚喜，還能激發對未來的無限想像力。透過兼具想像力和科學基礎的故事，你能夠：
深入水下城市，翱翔太陽系，與機械人攜手同行，前往遙遠的飄浮之地。
這些故事，有朝一日會真正實現！還有更多精彩的未來科技之旅，等待你去探索！

The English-language edition of the book is published by DK. Here’s the 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.

Here’s a sample from inside…

Lavie is the multi-award winning and nominated author of many novels, novellas, and short stories. His recent novels include the critically-acclaimed MAROR and ADAMA (published by Ad Astra/Head of Zeus), and THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WORLD (published by Tachyon Publications).

Lavie’s latest novel is SIX LIVES, a literary fiction stand-alone, published by Apollo/Head of Zeus.

Out Now: New Audiobook edition of Roger Zelazny’s EYE OF CAT

Posted on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024

Today, Tantor Media publishes a new audiobook edition of EYE OF CAT by Roger Zelazny. The novel is read by Jason Grasl. Here’s the synopsis…

William Blackhorse Singer, the last Navajo on a future Earth, is called upon to aid in protecting an alien diplomat from a powerful and hostile member of his own species. With the aid of a shape-shifting alien known as “Cat,” he carries out the mission, with one condition: when the mission is over, Cat wants a return bout with the man who captured him, a chase with Singer as the hunted instead of the hunter…

Eye of Cat takes a twist on the hunter turned hunted. William Blackhorse Singer is hired to protect an alien diplomat, then enlists the assistance of a shapeshifter he captured years earlier. The creature will only help on the condition that it gets a chance to try to trap Singer once the mission is completed.

Tantor has published nine other Zelazny audiobooks, to date.

Czech Edition of AMONGST OUR WEAPONS Out Now!

Posted on Monday, October 21st, 2024

We’re very happy to report that AMONGST OUR WEAPONS, the ninth novel in Ben Aaronovitch‘s acclaimed and internationally-bestselling Rivers of London/Peter Grant series, is now available in Czechia! Published by Argo as RODINNÉ STŘÍBRO, it was translated by Milan Žáček. Here’s the synopsis…

Pod londýnskou Chancery Lane se už přes století nachází zvláštní svět specializovaných obchodů se stříbrem. Vítejte v Silver Vaults, kde mají víc zámků než v centrální bance, na místě, kde je prakticky nemyslitelné někoho zabít a poté beze stopy zmizet. Jenže právě k tomu nyní došlo! Záhadný zločin si vyžádá plné nasazení Petera Granta a jeho oddaných spolupracovníků, známých z předchozích vyšetřování. Jednotka vyšetřovatelů musí přijít na kloub tajemství, v němž hrají velkou roli spletité dějiny Londýna, cizí země a také… Manchester. A do toho všeho se má Peter každým dnem stát otcem; s Beverley čekají dvojčata a realita života tak úporně tlačí ze všech stran. A to Peter zatím netuší, že se setká s něčím, co nikdo nikdy nečeká…

Další případ Petera Granta a jeho útvaru pro rozkrývání nadpřirozených nekalostí

Argo has published all of the novels in the series to date, as well as the first three novellas and short story collection. Here are all the covers together…

AMONGST OUR WEAPONS is published in the UK by Orion/Gollancz, and in North America by DAW Books. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

There is a world hidden underneath this great city…

The London Silver Vaults – for well over a century, the largest collection of silver for sale in the world. It has more locks than the Bank of England and more cameras than a celebrity punch-up. Not somewhere you can murder someone and vanish without a trace – only that’s what happened.

The disappearing act, the reports of a blinding flash of light and memory loss amongst the witnesses all make this a case for Detective Constable Peter Grant and the Special Assessment Unit.

Alongside their boss DCI Thomas Nightingale, the SAU find themselves embroiled in a mystery that encompasses London’s tangled history, foreign lands and, most terrifying of all, the North!

And Peter must solve this case soon because back home his partner Beverley is expecting twins any day now. But what he doesn’t know is that he’s about to encounter something – and somebody – that nobody ever expects…

Effortlessly original, endlessly inventive and hugely entertaining – step into the world of the much-loved, Number One bestselling Rivers of London series.

Roger Zelazny’s KNIGHT OF SHADOWS Available in Turkey!

Posted on Friday, October 18th, 2024

In case you missed it, the Turkish edition of KNIGHT OF SHADOWS is out now! Published by İthaki Yayınları, it’s the ninth novel in Roger Zelazny‘s classic, beloved Chronicles of Amber series (Amber Yıllıkları in Turkish). GÖLGELERİN ŞÖVALYESİ was translated by Niran Elçi. Here’s the synopsis…

“TÜM YOLLAR AMBER’E ÇIKAR…”

Merlin sonunda en güçlü düşmanı Maske’yle yüzleşir ve onun kimliğini öğrendiğinde şoke olur. Ortaya çıkan bu gerçek bile, Düzen ve Kaos güçleri karşısında arka planda kalmak zorundadır. Zira bu güçler, karışık soydan gelen bir ölümsüz olan Merlin’in hangi tarafta yer alacağını seçme zamanının geldiğine karar verecektir. Logrus ve Amber Deseni arasındaki bu güç mücadelesi, tüm Gölge’yi parçalarına ayırmakla tehdit etmektedir.

Amber Yıllıkları’nın dokuzuncu kitabı Gölgelerin Şövalyesi’nde, Melvin Corey babası Corwin’i aramayı sürdürürken, kimi zaman ölüm saçan büyücü ailesi ve onların alternatif dünyalarının hikâyesinde, ittifak yapmak için Amber Deseni ya da Kaos Logrusu arasında bir seçim yapmak zorundadır.

The first eight novels in the Chronicles of Amber are, of course, also available from İthaki Yayınları.

KNIGHT OF SHADOWS is available in the UK as part of the SECOND CHRONICLES OF AMBER omnibus, published by Gollancz as part of their SF Masterworks series — all ten novels in the series are available, split into two omnibus editions. Here’s the English-language synopsis for the omnibus…

Merlin is a Prince of Chaos and Amber, Corwin’s son and heir. He has grown up knowing that his legacy is to one day follow in his father’s footsteps, live up to his father’s legend.

When Corwin goes missing, that day comes far sooner than he could ever have expected. Merlin must find his own identity as the ruler of the worlds, and discover what kind of King he wants to be. Will he be a warrior like his father, or embrace his own path as a hacker-magician?

A generation after Corwin’s rise to the throne, Merlin is aided by powers beyond anything Corwin could have imagined. The epic magic from The Chronicles of Amber is wielded alongside sentient computers, a vorpal sword, and the ghosts of those who came before.

Featuring the Locus award-winning Trumps of Doom, the Locus nominated Blood of Amber and Sign of Chaos, and the final two novels Knight of Shadows and Prince of Chaos, the Second Chronicles of Amber continues the epic story of Amber and the Shadow worlds.

New Audiobook Edition of Roger Zelazny’s JACK OF SHADOWS Out Now!

Posted on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

Today, Tantor Media publishes the new audiobook edition of JACK OF SHADOWS by Roger Zelazny! It’s the latest in a slew of new audiobook editions from Roger Zelazny’s extensive, acclaimed backlist. (With more on the way!) JACK OF SHADOWS includes an introduction by Joe Haldeman, and is read by Eric Jason Martin. Here’s the synopsis…

In a world half of light, half of darkness, where science and magic strive for dominance, there dwells a magical being who is friendly with neither side. Jack, of the realm of shadows, is a thief who is unjustly punished. So he embarks on a vendetta. He wanders through strange realms, encountering witches, vampires, and, finally, his worst enemy: the Lord of Bats. He consults his friend Morningstar, a great dark angel. He is pursued by a monstrous creature called the Borshin. But to reveal any more would be to spoil some of the mind-boggling surprises Jack of Shadows has in store.

First published in 1971and long out-of-print, Jack of Shadows is one of fantasy master Roger Zelazny’s most profound and mysterious books.

Only Two Weeks to go until New Baldree Special Editions are Released!

Posted on Monday, October 14th, 2024

In two weeks, Tor Books are due to release the North American special hardcover editions of Travis Baldree‘s best-selling, widely-acclaimed LEGENDS & LATTES and its prequel, BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST!

Both books are only going to be available in a limited print run (other editions — paperback, eBook, and author-narrated audiobooks will remain available, of course). The new hardcovers feature new chapter art, beautiful new endpapers, and special stenciled edges.

Here’s the synopsis for LEGENDS & LATTES…

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.

And here’s the synopsis for the #1 best-selling 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.

What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do?

Both novels are published in the UK by Tor Books, and are also available in an ever-growing number of translated editions around the world. Below are the regular-edition US covers and UK covers…

Roger Zelazny’s SIGN OF CHAOS available in Turkey!

Posted on Monday, October 7th, 2024

Roger Zelazny‘s SIGN OF CHAOS, the eighth novel in the classic Chronicles of Amber series, is now available in Turkey! Published by İthaki Yayınları as KAOS İMGESİ, it was translated by Niran Elçi. Here’s the synopsis…

“TÜM YOLLAR AMBER’E ÇIKAR…”

Amber Kanı’nın heyecan dolu sonunun ardından Merlin, Çılgın Şapkacı’nın kokteyl servis ettiği ve kendini Sırıtan Kedi’yle içki içerken bulduğu, gerçeküstü Alice Harikalar Diyarında benzeri bir barda mahsur kalır. Bunun normal olmadığını hissetmekten kendini alamaz. Jabberwock ortaya çıktığında, Luke’un uyuşturucudan esinlenen halüsinasyonuna yakalandığını anlayacak kadar aklı başına gelir.

Var olan en güçlü, büyülü ve öldürücü yaratıklardan biri olan Ateş Meleği, Merlin’i öldürmek için geldiğindeyse, bir an önce bir şeyler yapması gerektiğini, yoksa hem kendisinin hem de Luke’un sonunun geleceğini anlar. Jabberwock, Ateş Meleği ile savaşında beklenmedik bir müttefik olur. Kaçmayı başaran Merlin yeni aile üyeleriyle tanışır, içlerinden biriyse onu öldürmeye niyetlidir.

First published in 1987, the novel is available in THE SECOND CHRONICLES OF AMBER, published by Gollancz as part of the SF Masterworks series. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Merlin is a Prince of Chaos and Amber, Corwin’s son and heir. He has grown up knowing that his legacy is to one day follow in his father’s footsteps, live up to his father’s legend.

Ben Aaronovitch’s BROKEN HOMES Out Now in Slovakia!

Posted on Friday, October 4th, 2024

BROKEN HOMES, the fourth novel in the internationally-bestselling Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch, is available in a new Slovakian edition! Published by Slovart, as ZNIČENÉ DOMOVY, it was translated by Oľga Kralovičová. Here’s the synopsis…

Začne sa to krvou v havarovanom aute. Neskôr sa nájde mŕtvola, urbanista z obecnej rady spácha samovraždu a pochybný zlodejíček príde o život v dôsledku pôsobenia mágie. Strážmajster Peter Grant, čarodejnícky učeň v službách londýnskej polície, má opäť roboty vyše hlavy, lebo všetky prípady sa zrazu začnú podozrivo podobať na prácu nepolapiteľného muža bez tváre, s ktorým už mal do činenia. Vyšetrovanie ho nakoniec dovedie k vežiaku Skygarden, dielu extravagantného architekta nemeckého pôvodu. Čo je na tom dome zvláštne? Peter aj s kolegyňou Lesley sa doň dočasne nasťahujú a pre istotu si vezmú aj „merač mágie” psa Tobyho.

BROKEN HOMES is published in the UK by Gollancz, and in North America by DAW Books. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

A mutilated body in Crawley. Another killer on the loose. The prime suspect is one Robert Weil – an associate of the twisted magician known as the Faceless Man? Or just a common garden serial killer?

Before PC Peter Grant can get his head round the case, a town planner going under a tube train and a stolen grimoire are adding to his case-load. So far so London.

But then Peter gets word of something very odd happening in Elephant and Castle, on an housing estate designed by a nutter, built by charlatans and inhabited by the truly desperate. Is there a connection? And if there is, why oh why did it have to be south of the River?

Here are just a few of the great reviews the novel has received…

‘BROKEN HOMES, continues in the same rich vein of his brilliant supernatural crime series. Writing about his native London, Aaronovitch has crafted a novel that renders the city in a very different light.’ — BSFA

‘… opens with Aaronovitch’s trademark rapidity and subversive joy with the acronyms and minutiae of modern policing… an enormously fun, fast-paced, witty novel…’ — Tor.com

‘Aaronovitch has a very witty, casual voice, with a tendency toward sarcasm and humor, which is threaded throughout BROKEN HOMES. And a few crazy plot twists will devastate and delight fans in equal measure.’ — RT Book Reviews

‘… delivers the same humour and mischief of the previous books… Its creative juxtapositions of the supernatural and magical and real grit London echoes books such as Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere and China Mieville’s Kraken. Fans of those authors should check out Aaronovitch straight away.’ — Culture Fly

‘PC Peter Grant and his co-worker Lesley, two of the few policemen in London who can practice magic, are still working under Nightingale, who must be the oldest police officer in England… not that he looks it. A low-income housing tower gone awry, an old enemy with a bone to pick… and a shocker of an ending – BROKEN HOMES is a delight.’ — Charlaine Harris

New Jacksonville Rays UK Covers!

Posted on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

In case you missed it, the first two novels in Emily Rath‘s Jacksonville Rays series — PUCKING AROUND and PUCKING WILD have been given new covers in the UK! The new design matches that of the third novel, PUCKING SWEET. Published by Penguin in the UK, here’s the synopsis for the first book in the best-selling and highly-acclaimed series…

I can’t fall for a player, let alone three…

My name is Rachel Price, and two months ago, I walked away from the perfect man. We shared one magical night. No names. No strings. I never thought I’d see him again. I was wrong.

It turns out my perfect man is actually the playboy grinder for the Jacksonville Rays, the NHL’s hottest new hockey team… and I’m his new physical therapist.

This fellowship is going to be the longest ten months of my life. Mr. Perfect will do anything to get back on my good side. Meanwhile, his best friend, the surly new equipment manager, is always riding my case. Worst of all, I’ve got an uncooperative goalie who thinks I can’t tell he’s hiding an injury!

These man are ready to test my limits, but this is my chance to prove myself, and I’m not risking it for anything. I can’t fall for a player, let alone three. But if love is a game, these guys are playing to win.

Here’s the cover for PUCKING SWEET, too…

All three novels are out now, in print and eBook editions.

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

Brandon Sanderson’s YUMI AND THE NIGHTMARE PAINTER is out now in new UK Paperback Edition!

Posted on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

Brandon Sanderson‘s third, best-selling Secret Projects novel, YUMI AND THE NIGHTMARE PAINTER is now in the UK in a new paperback edition! Published by Gollancz, here’s the synopsis…

From Number 1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson – creator of The Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn Saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy – comes this gripping story set in the Cosmere universe told by Hoid, where two people from incredibly different cultures must work together to save their worlds from certain disaster.

Yumi has spent her entire life in strict obedience, granting her the power to summon the spirits that bestow vital aid upon her society – but she longs for even a single day as a normal person. Painter patrols the dark streets dreaming of being a hero – a goal that has led to nothing but heartache and isolation, leaving him always on the outside looking in. In their own ways, both of them face the world alone.

Suddenly flung together, Yumi and Painter must strive to right the wrongs in both their lives, reconciling their past and present while maintaining the precarious balance of each of their worlds. If they cannot unravel the mystery of what brought them together before it’s too late, they risk forever losing not only the bond growing between them, but the very worlds they’ve always struggled to protect.

‘This was utterly brilliant and satisfying. YUMI AND THE NIGHTMARE PAINTER will be the best of the secret project novels, and it is easily one of Sanderson’s finest books in his career’ — Novel Notions

Gollancz has published all four of Sanderson’s Secret Projects novels in the UK: TRESS OF THE EMERALD SEA and THE FRUGAL WIZARD’S HANDBOOK FOR SURVIVING MEDIEVAL ENGLAND (available now in paperback), and THE SUNLIT MAN (available in hardcover).

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