Category: Cover Reveal

Travis Baldree at Prague Comic Con Next Week!

Posted on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

Very happy to report that Travis Baldree will be a guest at Prague Comic Con next week (March 13th-15th)! This is a great chance for Czech fans of the Legends & Lattes series to meet the author and attend a panel with him…

  • Saturday: Discussion with the author about writing cozy fantasy (Hall E2) — interpretation/translation via headphones.
  • Sunday: Book Line (Hall F1)
  • Also be an official autograph signing and selfie photo session (date and time TBD).

The Legends & Lattes series is published in Czechia by Laser — LEGENDY & LATÉČKA, KNIHKUPECTVÍ A KOSTNÍ PRACH, and the very recently-published BANDITI A BŘITMISTŘI! Here are details for each of the books…

LEGENDY & LATÉČKA (LEGENDS & LATTES)…

Barbarská orkyně Viv je už unavená dlouhými léty neustálých bojů a vandrování. Naposledy tedy zasekne meč do lebky nepřítele a vydá se vstříc novému osudu. Zapomenutá legenda, jistý bájný artefakt a notná dávka naděje ji zavedou do ulic města Thune, kde si hodlá otevřít první kavárnu, ačkoliv zde o kávě dosud nikdo neslyšel. Její sny o novém životě, v němž bude místo smrtelných ran rozdávat šálky s lahodným nápojem, jsou však značně nejisté. Viv se musí vypořádat s řadou překážek jak ze strany svých starých známých, tak i nekalých živlů samotného města. Aby uskutečnila své plány a zbudovala podnik, který se ve městě udrží, musí si Viv získat nové přátelé a naučit se řešit problémy jinak než mečem. Příběh představuje horký šálek něžné fantasy s pořádnou čepicí našlehané poetiky. Nyní ve speciálním vydání!

KNIHKUPECTVÍ A KOSTNÍ PRACH (BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST), the prequel novel…

Orkyně Viv je na své první velké výpravě. Rakemovi Havrani jsou špička v oboru, nekromantka Varina představuje pořádnou výzvu a ona sama je plná sil a odhodlání ukázat, jak se správně ohánět šavlí. Jenže mládí vpřed neplatí vždycky. Zvlášť když stojíte proti přesile kostlivců. A tak Viv najednou trčí v Šeráku, malém přímořském městečku, kde možná nechcíp pes, ale rozhodně má na kahánku. Rakem a jeho Havrani ji tu nechali vyléčit těžce zraněnou nohu a sami pokračovali dál vstříc osudu. Pro orckou válečnici něco hrozného! Jenže pak Viv během svých toulek po okolí narazí na zašlé knihkupectví vedené krysačkou Fernou. A ta jí doporučí knihu. K vlastnímu překvapení Viv čtení podlehne a rozhodne se z krámku před krachem něco udělat. Společně s hrstkou nově nabytých přátel bude čelit prachu, slevovým akcím, elfsky vznešeným autorkám dobrodružných romancí… a nakonec i té nekromantce Varině. Protože jasně, můžete někomu rozsekat armádu nemrtvých, ale na knihy se nešahá. Zvlášť když je ta kniha grimoár nejčernější magie…

BANDITI A BŘITMISTŘI (BRIGANDS & BREADKNIVES)…

Krysačku Fernu už přestal bavit nudný a občas i krušný život majitelky knihkupectví v zapadlém Šeráku a přestěhuje do města Thune, aby si zřídila obchůdek vedle kavárny své dávné přítelkyně. Co víc by si mohla přát? Rekonstrukce starého domu a jeho proměna v okouzlující krámek s knížkami ji z pochmurné nálady jistě vyléčí! Kéž by to bylo tak jednoduché… Brzy zjišťuje, že chybí-li vám smysl života, nová fasáda a pár tahů štětcem to nevyřeší. Jednoho večera propadne pocitu marnosti, který se snaží utopit v alkoholu. Nejen že se jí to nepodaří, ale následující ráno se navíc probudí daleko od domova ve společnosti legendární elfí bojovnice, zajaté goblinky se zálibou ve stříbrných příborech a své vlastní kocoviny. Když společně odrazí bandu darebáků, kteří se chtějí zmocnit goblinky, na níž je vypsaná bohatá odměna, Ferna se ocitne v prostoru a čase, v němž ji netíží starosti s knihkupectvím, a naplno prožívá přítomnost, aby konečně objevila, kým kým skutečně je.

The series is published in the UK and North America by Tor Books — all three novels out now!

Ukrainian Edition of Lavie Tidhar’s CENTRAL STATION out in Two Weeks!

Posted on Monday, March 2nd, 2026

In two weeks Богдан is due to publish Центральна станція, the Ukrainian edition of Lavie Tidhar‘s highly-acclaimed, award-winning novel CENTRAL STATION. Translated by Сергія Ковальчука, here’s the synopsis…

Дія кіберпанківського, «мозаїчного» (за авторським визначенням) роману Леві Тідгара «Центральна станція» відбувається у далекому майбутньому біля гігантського космодрому, що знаходиться між ізраїльським Тель-Авівом та арабською Яффою. Тут різні культури стикаються у реальному житті та віртуальній реальності. Тут життя дешеве, а інфа ще дешевша. Тут колишні солдати-кіборги давно забутих воєн доставляють нелегальні наркотики для вампірів-екстрасенсів, а роботи-священники читають проповіді та проводять обрізання. І тут усе пов’язано з Інакшими, могутніми чужопланетними сутностями, які через Бесіду — глобальну інфомережу — спричиняють безповоротні зміни у житті людства. І попри все, на Центральному вокзалі люди та машини продовжують адаптуватися, процвітати… і навіть еволюціонувати.

The excellent cover is by Олега Кіналя.

CENTRAL STATION is published in the UK and North America by Tachyon Publications, and is out now. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

A worldwide diaspora has left a quarter of a million people at the foot of a space station. Cultures collide in real life and virtual reality. Life is cheap, and data is cheaper.

When Boris Chong returns to Tel Aviv from Mars, much has changed. Boris’s ex-lover is raising a strangely familiar child who can tap into the datastream of a mind with the touch of a finger. His cousin is infatuated with a robotnik—a damaged cyborg soldier who might as well be begging for parts. His father is terminally-ill with a multigenerational mind-plague. And a hunted data-vampire has followed Boris to where she is forbidden to return.

Rising above them is Central Station, the interplanetary hub between all things: the constantly shifting Tel Aviv; a powerful virtual arena, and the space colonies where humanity has gone to escape the ravages of poverty and war. Everything is connected by the Others, powerful alien entities who, through the Conversation—a shifting, flowing stream of consciousness—are just the beginning of irrevocable change.

At Central Station, humans and machines continue to adapt, thrive . . . and even evolve.

The Tachyon cover is by Sarah Anne Langton.

Ian McDonald’s ASPECTS Out in Two Weeks in France!

Posted on Thursday, February 26th, 2026

In two weeks, Le Bélial’ are due to publish ASPECTS by Ian McDonald. A French edition of the author’s novella THE TEAR, it was translated by Gilles Goullet. The striking cover is by Aurélien Police. Here’s the synopsis…

Outre-espace. Temps futurs.

Depuis des millénaires, Tay abrite une humanité parfaitement adaptée aux conditions d’un monde-océan. Pour le jeune Ptey, le moment est venu de rejoindre la Maison de Multiplication et découvrir les huit personnalités qui le constituent, ses Aspects — un rite de passage essentiel qui le changera à jamais. Mais dans le ciel de Tay, depuis des décennies maintenant, se presse la Communauté anpreen, huit cents vaisseaux titanesques à la coque de glace nanorenforcée en quête de ressources. Car aussi puissante que soit l’Anpreen, cette très vieille espèce du Clade, elle n’en est pas moins en fuite — et en ruine. En effet, l’armada anpreen n’est que l’écho d’un conflit immensément plus vaste, et l’Ennemi est sur ses talons, il approche, il sera bientôt là. Quel sort réservera-t-il au paisible monde de Tay une fois l’objet de son ire réduit à néant?

Pour Ptey reste la fuite, mais pour aller où?

The novella is available in English, published by JABberwocky, alongside the novel SCISSORS CUT PAPER WRAP STONE.

Here’s an English-language synopsis for THE TEAR…

For millennia, Tay has been home to a humanity perfectly adapted to the conditions of an ocean world. For young Ptey, the time has come to join the Manifold House and discover the eight personalities that constitute him, his Aspects—an essential rite of passage that will change him forever.

For decades, the Anpreen Community has migrated through Tay’s skies; eight hundred titanic vessels with nano-reinforced ice hulls, searching for resources. For as powerful as the Anpreen may be, this ancient species of the Clade, they are nevertheless on the run—and in ruins. The Anpreen armada is but a remnant of a vast conflict, and the Enemy is on its heels…

What fate will befall the peaceful world of Tay? For Ptey, escape remains. But where to?

New UK Audiobook of IDORU in Two Weeks!

Posted on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

In two weeks (March 12th), W. F. Howes is due to publish a new UK audiobook edition of IDORU! The second novel in William Gibson‘s Bridge Trilogy, it is read by Jason Keller. Here’s the synopsis…

Tokyo, post-event:

After an attack of scruples, Colin Laney’s skipped out on his former employer Slitscan – avoiding the rash of media lawyers sent his way – and taken a job for the outfit managing Japanese rock duo, Lo/Rez. Rez has announced he’s going to marry an ‘idoru’ by the name of Rei Toi – she exists only in virtual reality – and this creates complications that Laney, a net runner, is supposed to sort out. But when Chai, part of Lo/Rez’s fan club, turns up unaware that she’s carrying illegal nanoware for the Russian Kombinat, Laney’s scruples nudge him towards trouble all over again. And this time lawyers’ll be the least of his worries…

VIRTUAL LIGHT, the first novel in the series, is out now in audiobook; the third novel — ALL TOMORROW’S PARTIES — is due to be published by W. F. Howes in April.

The Bridge Trilogy is published in print and eBook in the UK by Penguin.

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

Roger Zelazny’s TODAY WE CHOOSE FACES and THE DREAM MASTER Available in New Russian Omnibus

Posted on Monday, February 23rd, 2026

Эксмо recently published Владыка видений. Сегодня мы выбираем лица, a new omnibus edition collecting TODAY WE CHOOSE FACES and THE DREAM MASTER by Roger Zelazny. The novels were translated by Алексея Осипова (THE DREAM MASTER) and Андрея Гришина (TODAY WE CHOOSE FACES). Here’s the synopsis…

Перед вами омнибус из двух романов Роджера Желязны — произведений, в которых он исследует границы человеческого сознания, личности и власти над разумом.

«Владыка видений»

Роман из списка «Научная фантастика: 100 лучших книг» по версии Дэвида Прингла.

В мире, где психотерапевты стали Ваятелями, способными проникать в сны и изменять саму ткань сознания, Чарльз Рендер — бог. Он лучший в своем деле, холодный и отстраненный художник, лепящий чужие души. Но однажды в его кабинет входит Эйлин Шаллот — слепая от рождения, но обладающая несокрушимой волей и отчаянной жаждой видеть. Она обычный психиатр, мечтающий стать Ваятелем, и Рендер, соблазненный сложностью задачи, соглашается стать ее проводником в мир зримых образов.

«Сегодня мы выбираем лица»

В вихре футуристического мегаполиса, где человечество заперто в гигантском Доме, разворачивается трагедия Семьи бессмертных клонов. Когда их одного за другим настигает таинственный и безжалостный убийца, главный герой, череда сменяющих друг друга личностей в одном сознании, вынужден воскрешать из небытия самые темные и жестокие грани своей души, чтобы выжить. Это отчаянная гонка со временем и смертью, где каждый павший брат — это новая рана на его собственном разуме. Ему предстоит столкнуться не просто с врагом, а с призраком собственного прошлого, чья ненависть грозит уничтожить не только его Семью, но и хрупкий мир, который они поклялись защищать.

THE DREAM MASTER was first published in 1966.

His name is Charles Render, and he is a psychoanalyst, and a mechanic of dreams. A Shaper. In a warm womb of metal, his patients dream their neuroses, while Render, intricately connected to their brains, dreams with them, makes delicate adjustments, and ultimately explains and heals. Her name is Eileen Shallot, a resident in psychiatry. She wants desperately to become a Shaper, though she has been blind from birth. Together, they will explore the depths of the human mind-and the terrors that lurk therein.

TODAY WE CHOOSE FACES was first published in 1973.

Angelo Di Negri died an unusual death. Transported several hundred years into the future, he became his Family’s telepathic leader. Could he destroy the gang of renegade clones that threatened the earth? Or had he arrived too late to battle an enemy whose mind alone was a lethal weapon?

Coming Soon: THE THREE COFFIN PROBLEM by Lavie Tidhar

Posted on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

This summer, JABberwocky are due to publish THE THREE COFFIN PROBLEM by Lavie Tidhar! A collection of the author’s acclaimed Judge Dee short mysteries, it will release on June 16th. Here’s the synopsis…

Medieval Europe. A world of darkness. Of Gothic castles, isolated monasteries, of monks and knights and things that go bump in the night. A world where vampires can roam at will… At least, as long as they obey the rules! For a vampire may not murder another vampire. Not unless they have a really good reason to, anyway.

Enter Judge Dee. Ancient. Immortal. Ascetic. His cold intellect draws him wherever a mystery is present, and he will rest at nothing to solve the puzzle. Jonathan, the judge’s human assistant, on the other hand, mostly just wants cheese. With bread, if possible. And some pickles would be nice. After all, it’s not easy spending your life in the company of murderous vampires who only see you as a tasty snack…

Their adventures take them from the warm Italian valleys to the heights of the French Alps as they come face to fang with fiendishly complicated puzzles—not the least of which is love! But as they are drawn inexplicably onwards to London, Jonathan wonders what awaits them when they finally arrive—and what choices he may have to make once they get there.

The Judge Dee mysteries were originally published by Reactor.

Here is some early praise of the collection…

‘Sink your teeth into this! THE THREE COFFIN PROBLEM is a whimsical delight about everyone’s favorite vampire detective.’ — Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic

‘Does fresh, funny, mystifying, clever and subliminally scary things with the mediaeval mystery genre—simply by adding vampires to the mix. Hugely recommended.’ — Kim Newman, author of Anno Dracula

‘Lavie Tidhar is killing it. I’d say this book is what you’d get if Arthur Conan Doyle got drunk on absinthe and made out with Edward Gorey — but it’s Tidhar all the way down, at his funniest and wittiest. The book’s packed with vampires of all stripes—the backstabbers, the front stabbers, the shocked stab-ees—who are always up for a snack, and the body count is hilariously high. Tidhar had better keep the Judge Dee & Jonathan stories coming or I will hurt somebody.’ — Daryl Gregory, author of Revelator

‘Judge Dee is my favorite vampire, and it’s a joy to watch him work in these stories where he reminds us even a monster must have standards—or else. Along with his reluctant but faithful human servant Jonathan, Judge Dee unravels the unique crimes of the undead and delivers justice, or at least the next closest thing. Vampires are rarely ever this smart, and never this funny. Lavie Tidhar has injected new life into the genre, and I thank him for it.’ — Christopher Farnsworth, author of The President’s Vampire

Roger Zelazny’s DILVISH, THE DAMNED Available in Bulgaria!

Posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

A new edition of Roger Zelazny‘s DILVISH, THE DAMNED is available in Bulgaria! Published by Изток-Запад, as Дилвиш Прокълнатия, it was translated by Ivan Ivanov. Here’s the synopsis…

Наричаха го Дилвиш Прокълнатия. Той избяга от самия Ад след два века мъчения. Повечето хора, които познаваше, бяха отдавна мъртви и светът се бе променил; но все още бе тук онзи, който някога го прокле и заточи – древният магьосник Джелерак.

Въоръжен с най-унищожителните заклинания на преизподнята и подпомаган от свръхестествено създание в облика на стоманен кон, сега Дилвиш има една-единствена цел: да намери Джелерак и да го накара да си плати. В своето търсене той ще се сблъска с богове, демони и проклятия, вампири и върколаци, враждуващи култове, призрачни армии, омагьосани градове и непристъпни крепости. Но нищо няма да го спре по пътя към отмъщението!

DILVISH, THE DAMNED was first published in 1982, and is a collection of some of Zelazny’s acclaimed short stories. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

The protagonist, Dilvish, was sent to Hell by the dark sorcerer Jelerak when he interrupted one of Jelerak’s rituals. The stories recount his adventures after he escapes Hell two hundred years later, with a handful of awesome, but impractical destructive spells and a sapient Steed named Black, and sets out for revenge on Jelerak.

Travis Baldree’s TALES FROM THE TERRITORY Collection is out in October!

Posted on Monday, February 16th, 2026

In October, Tor Books are due to publish a new short story collection by Travis Baldree! TALES FROM THE TERRITORY is a collection of cosy fantasy tales, set in the much-loved world of LEGENDS & LATTES. The book will arrive on shelves on October 1st in the UK. Here’s the synopsis…

There are many tales yet untold…

‘GOBLINS & GREATCOATS’: Chaos goblin Zyll is involved in a case of mistaken identity, where she solves a murder at an inn whilst simultaneously stealing all the cutlery.

‘JUST A THIMBLEFUL’: The sweet rattkin baker Thimble finds a new home for his soon-to-be famous cinnamon rolls.

‘PAGES TO FILL’: An act of mercy leads to a life-changing discovery for warrior orc Viv.

In ‘MIROGRAPH’, young succubus Tandri assists a university professor on a mysterious project where art and science collide.

In ‘CAVALIERS & COFFEES’, Viv, now the owner of Legends & Lattes coffee shop, discovers that imitation is not the highest form of flattery.

Featuring bespoke, full-page colour illustrations and endpapers, this is a deluxe collection of cosy short stories.

Travis’s first three novels are also published in the UK by Tor Books: LEGENDS & LATTES, BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST, and BRIGANDS & BREADKNIVES.

We’ll share more information about other editions of TALES FROM THE TERRITORY as soon as we have it.

Roger Zelazny’s ISLE OF THE DEAD Available in Estonia!

Posted on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

We’re happy to report that there’s a new, Estonian edition of Roger Zelazny‘s ISLE OF THE DEAD! Published by Kirjastus Fantaasia, as SURNUTE SAAR, it was translated by Iris-Barbara Jeletski. Here’s the synopsis…

Ulmekirjanduse uue laine harjal kirjandusse tulnud Roger Zelazny (1937–1995) «Surnute saar» (Isle of the Dead; 1969) on üks ta esimestest romaanidest, milles on selgelt näha noore vihase mehe loomingu ehedamaid tahke, teos on pärit perioodist, kui Zelazny võitis ühe ulmeauhinna teise järel (16 auhinda, nende seas 6 Hugot ja 3 Nebulat) ning kirjutas oma parimad romaanid nagu «Valguse isand» ja «Amberi üheksa printsi».

Mütoloogiast ja religiooniajaloost ainet ammutav teos käsitleb jumalikkuse ja surematuse teemat. Zelazny küsib, et kui peaaegu surematuks ja kõikvõimsaks saada, milleks siis ikka veel elada? Kas selleks, et oma annet heategudeks kasutada? Oma jumalike võimetega tõesti pärisjumalaks hakata? Kirjanik mõtiskleb jumalaks väljavalituks osutumise üle. 

Teos pälvis Ameerika Ulmekirjanike Assotsiatsiooni Nebula preemia nominatsiooni ning võitis 1972. aastal prantsuse ulme aastaauhinna Prix Apollo parima tõlkeromaani kategoorias. Raamatu pealkiri ja kaanekujundus tõukuvad šveitsi-saksa kunstniku Arnold Böcklini (1827–1901) kuulsast maalisarjast «Surnute saar» (Die Toteninsel).

The cover art by Liis Roden.

The multi-award nominated novel was first published in 1969, it’s the first novel featuring Francis Sandow. A new audiobook edition is due to be published in May, by Tantor Media. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Human Francis Sandow is amused when the alien Pei’ans mistake him for Shimbo of Darktree, God of Thunder, but the Shimbo’s enemy, Belion—a true supreme being—arrives for a showdown.

Coming Soon: CRADLE OF FEAR by Jasmine Wigham!

Posted on Friday, January 30th, 2026

This May, Podium Entertainment are due to publish CRADLE OF FEAR, the second novel in Jasmine Wigham’s Cradle of Secrets series! Here’s the synopsis…

A group of monster hunters are entangled in the rising political tensions of the supernatural world in the second book of this thrilling paranormal adventure.

Haunted by the events of the summer, Jeremiah Dalton struggles to adjust to human life in Boston, where he finds his family much changed. Estranged from his sister and jumping at every shadow, Jem almost wishes he could return to the dangerous supernatural world he left behind. He’s about to discover he ought to be more careful what he wishes for…

The residents of Grimwood aren’t faring any better. The eccentric group is splitting at the seams because of secrets revealed when they fought off the warlock Eliphas—and narrowly escaped with their lives. If Alistair, Rashid, Lissa, and Odessa have any hope of defeating their greatest enemy, they must find a way to come together and fight as the found family they once were. But they’re plagued by deteriorating leadership in the magical world of Cradle, open rebellion amongst the werewolves in the highlands, and meddlesome demons with ulterior motives. This will be no easy feat.

A perfect blend of fantasy, romance, and paranormal mystery, Cradle of Fear is the gripping continuation of a series perfect for fans of Bridgerton and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

CRADLE OF FEAR will be available in print, eBook, and audiobook simultaneously — the latter read by Tim Campbell and Savy Des-Etages.

The first book in the series, CRADLE OF SECRETS is out now, published by Podium Entertainment in print, eBook, and audio (read by Tim Campbell).

‘High action and intricate plot twists are woven through the magical tapestry that Wigham conjures here, but the real sorcery comes from how she brings the characters and their relationships to vivid life. A spellbinding start to a promising new horror/fantasy series.’ — Kirkus Reviews on CRADLE OF SECRETS

Roger Zelazny’s THE DREAM MASTER Out Now in Ukraine!

Posted on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

THE DREAM MASTER, one of Roger Zelazny‘s many classic novels, is available now in Ukraine! Published by Богдан, as Снотворець, it was translated by Denis Dyomin (Денис Дьомін). Here’s the synopsis…

Америка, недалеке майбутнє (а з нашого погляду — альтернативне минуле). Глобальні проблеми розв’язано, але людина — це досі людина, хоч і підкорює космос. Чарльз Рендер, елітний психотерапевт, допомагає клієнтам позбутися психологічних розладів, формуючи їхні сни й беручи в них активну участь. Попри майже божественну роль на сеансах, йому теж не чуже ніщо людське: він піддається спокусі застосувати методику по-новому. Ця спроба має ввійти в історію і обезсмертити Рендерове ім’я. Але є й професійні ризики: запорука повернення до реальності — власна залізна воля вершителя снів. Якщо ж він недооцінить силу психіки пацієнта, можливі небажані наслідки… Цей твір — філософський нуар від великого майстра фантастики: холодний і сніжний, як скандинавські міфи, романтичний, як Артуріана, фатально-стоїчний, як грецькі трагедії. Тут немає ні чарів, ні паралельних світів, ні прибульців. Зате нас чекає подорож у сюрреалістичне підсвідоме, звідки дуже важливо повернутися вчасно.

The cover is by Oleg Kinal (Олега Кіналя).

THE DREAM MASTER is available in audio, published by Tantor Media and read by George Newbern. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

His name is Charles Render, and he is a psychoanalyst, and a mechanic of dreams. A Shaper. In a warm womb of metal, his patients dream their neuroses, while Render, intricately connected to their brains, dreams with them, makes delicate adjustments, and ultimately explains and heals. Her name is Eileen Shallot, a resident in psychiatry. She wants desperately to become a Shaper, though she has been blind from birth. Together, they will explore the depths of the human mind-and the terrors that lurk therein.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in translation.

New Audiobook Edition of William Gibson’s VIRTUAL LIGHT out in Two Weeks!

Posted on Monday, January 26th, 2026

In two weeks (February 12th), W. F. Howes are due to publish a new audiobook edition of VIRTUAL LIGHT, the first novel in William Gibson‘s Bridge Series! Read by Jason Keller, here’s the synopsis…

San Francisco in the nearish future.

Ex-cop Berry Rydell’s lost one job he didn’t much like and landed another he likes even less. Some sunglasses — actually high-end kit infused with super-sensitive data — were stolen from a courier, and a man named Warbaby’s been charged with retrieving them. And Warbaby needs Rydell’s help.

But, with SFPD Homicide involved, an abandoned bridge populated by freaks and misfits, and some weirdness involving the Republic of Desire and a ‘Death Star’, it’s turning out to be a very strange and dangerous scene indeed…

Can Rydell navigate this unsteady reality in time to save the city… and himself?

W. F. Howes are due to publish the rest of the series in audiobook, over the coming months — we’ll share details, etc., as we get them.

VIRTUAL LIGHT is available in print and eBook in the UK, published by Penguin.

The classic Neuromancer/Sprawl series is also available in audio, published by W. F. Howes in the UK: NEUROMANCER, COUNT ZERO, MONA LISA OVERDRIVE, and BURNING CHROME. (Print and eBook editions are published in the UK by Gollancz.)

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

CACTUS HEART Audiobook Edition out in Three Weeks!

Posted on Friday, January 23rd, 2026

In three weeks (February 10th), Podium Entertainment are due to publish the highly-anticipated audiobook edition  of CACTUS HEART by Clio Evans! The first book in the author’s Whynot series, it’s performed by Alexa Borys, Jameson Adams, and Gabriel De Leon. Here’s the synopsis…

In the small West Texas town of Whynot, why not fall for your brother’s two best friends — even if it means risking a broken heart?

Two years ago, I moved back to the dusty small town I used to call home. Every day that goes by is the same until two men I have no business wanting turn my life upside down. Levi Rayburn. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the ex-hockey player, but now he’s back in Texas — hotter and more rugged than ever. Mateo Jimenez. The mustached firefighter is sexy, sweet, and has been there for me more times than I can count. The only problem? As my overprotective brother’s best friends, Levi and Mateo are completely off limits. At least, they should be…

In this MMF small-town romance, you’ll find: brother’s best friends; mustache riding; MMC with glasses; hurt/comfort; BDSM; found family.

Lavie Tidhar’s UNE ESPÈCE EN VOIE DE DISPARITION is Out Now!

Posted on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

We’re happy to report that the French edition of Lavie Tidhar‘s THE VANISHING KIND is out today! UNE ESPÈCE EN VOIE DE DISPARITION is published by Le Bélial’, it was translated by Julien Bétan, and the striking cover is by Aurélien Police. Here’s the synopsis…

Quelques années après la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

Le conflit qui a embrasé le monde est désormais achevé : l’Allemagne nazie a triomphé et l’Angleterre est un protectorat du Troisième Reich. Gunther Sloam, scénariste berlinois de productions de seconde zone, débarque à Londres. Une ville brisée, malfamée, interlope et dangereuse. Mais Sloam n’en a cure, il est sur les traces d’un amour passé dont il garde un souvenir brûlant, celui d’Ulla Blau, une starlette d’avant-guerre oubliée manifestement en danger, à en croire la missive qu’elle lui a fait parvenir. Or, la capitale anglaise est bien pire que ce à quoi il s’attendait, et la Gestapo locale n’a rien à envier à celle de Berlin. D’autant que, très vite, un premier cadavre est retrouvé — le début d’une longue série. Et qu’aux yeux de l’inspecteur Everly, Gunther Sloam a tout du suspect idéal…

THE VANISHING KIND is published in the UK and North America by JABberwocky; it is also available in an omnibus, FOUR NOVELLAS, also published by JABberwocky. Here’s the synopsis…

Gunther Sloam comes to Nazi-occupied London in search of an old flame. But when she turns up dead, Gunther is accused of the crime… Moving through the dark streets of London, pursued by the enigmatic Everly of the British Gestapo, Gunther is in way over his head. London after the Nazi occupation is a place haunted by shadows, and everyone he meets is lying to him. As Gunther gets drawn into a deadly web of conspiracy, illicit drug dealing, prostitution and blackmail, the only question is: can he stay alive long enough to find answers?

Lavie’s latest novel is the highly-acclaimed GOLGOTHA, which is out now — published by Apollo/Head of Zeus.

NEVERTHORN UK Paperback Edition Out in Three Weeks!

Posted on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

On February 2nd, Penguin are due to publish the UK paperback edition of NEVERTHORN, the acclaimed first novel in Shannon Mayer‘s Of Quirks and Curses series!

Harlow is a 29-year-old wizarding school dropout who is blackmailed into returning to Neverthorn Academy to help defend against the dark wizard Nocta.

So now she’s stuck retaking all the classes she didn’t pass the first time and being mentored by the annoyingly sexy Professor Typhon.

But Typhon and the other professors are hiding a secret and Harlow needs to figure out what it is and fast.

Because Nocta is coming for Neverthorn and Harlow might be the only one who can stop him.

Otherwise the world as she knows it will be destroyed forever.

The second novel in the series, HEATHERMOOR, is due to be published in the UK by Michael Joseph, on July 23rd. (Cover and details to come!)

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

‘Full of secrets, second chances and slow-burn romance, Mayer’s dark academia romantasy sets the scene for what promises to be a spellbinding fantasy trilogy.’ — Culturefly

‘If you like your heroes messy, your professors brooding, and your fantasies dark, Neverthorn is for you. Prepare to fall. Hard. Like, it’s gonna hurt.’ — Darynda Jones, New York Times Bestselling author

‘This is a super fun, action-packed magical Academy adventure— perfect for readers of books like Fourth Wing and Zodiac Academy, but who want a main character who is a little bit older, seasoned, and absolutely hilarious!’ — C. N. Crawford, author of The Hallowed Games duology

‘Neverthorn is for the women who’ve lived, bled, and clawed their way to survive. Dark academia gets a savage, spellbinding twist—and Harlow Daygon is the chaotic queen we didn’t know we needed.’ — K. F. Breene, USA Today bestselling author of the Shadowspell Academy series

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