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Brandon Sanderson & Peter Orullian’s SONGS OF THE DEAD out in three weeks!

Posted on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

In three weeks, readers will be able to get their hands on SONGS OF THE DEAD, the new collaboration between Brandon Sanderson and Peter Orullian! The first in the Strata Wars series, it’s published in the UK by The Broken Binding on June 16th; it will also be available in a special Waterstones edition with sprayed edges. Here’s the synopsis…

When Jack Solomon, a struggling musician who works in London’s West End, is killed, he awakens to a new reality in which light and music are used to create magic and where living eras ofthe past sprawl beneath modern London, layer upon layer, all the way back to recorded history.

Jack also soon discovers that many of those who reside in the stratums of London’s past have grown angry with the present world, and that their anger is being channeled by a powerfulsociety of light-and-music-based magic wielders who can cross the realms between life and death, between the present and the past. A past where the dead are sowing revolution against the living, and all of history is at stake.

Welcome to the Strata Wars.

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

A NECROMANCER’S GUIDE TO ARRANGED MARRIAGES by Katy Nyquist out in Two Weeks!

Posted on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

Just a reminder that the third novel in Katy Nyquist‘s acclaimed Scandals of the Gifted series is out in two weeks! Published as an audiobook by Podium and in print/eBook by JABberwocky, on June 9th, here’s the synopsis…

As a necromancer, Benoni has plenty of experience with raising the dead, wrangling angry ghosts, and hiding his powers—but he has no experience when it comes to love.

As the youngest child of two deeply dysfunctional parents, Benoni learned how to make himself invisible. This became useful when he developed the reviled and illegal gift of necromancy. Now, he’s haunted by a trio of unruly orcs, who constantly pester him about taking over the world, along with the ghost of his murdered brother, who, incidentally, is scared of other ghosts. And during the ritual that allowed his brother to communicate, Benoni accidentally infects himself with a deadly necromantic rot. His salvation appears in the form of the Dragon Emperor Julong. As a shapeshifting dragon, Julong can eat most of his problems, but he doesn’t know what to do about the army of angry ghosts running amok in his palace. In exchange for a cure for the rot, Julong commands Benoni to uncover who summoned the ghosts. The spiritual plague needs to be kept secret, and Benoni needs authority in the palace—a pretend betrothal covers both.

In Julong’s kingdom, necromancers are revered and same-sex relationships are normalized, so Benoni finds acceptance for the first time in his life. But even a fake engagement contract draws Benoni into political intrigue and assassination attempts. The captivating, powerful, and handsome Julong serves as Benoni’s protector and rock. But as Benoni cajoles the undead to help him, everyone keeps warning Benoni about an imperial curse, and Julong may have more to do with the ghosts than he’s led Benoni to believe.

For a necromancer with only the dead as friends, no one living can be trusted—especially not a sexy dragon shapeshifter with literal ghosts in his closet.

The cover art is by Francell Garrote, and the audiobook is read by Curtis Michael Holland.

The first two novels in the Scandals of the Gifted series are out now, published by Podium in print, eBook, and audio (read by Hollie Jackson): A HOLY MAIDEN’S GUIDE TO GETTING KIDNAPPED and A FARM GIRL’S GUIDE TO RULING AS A BLOODTHIRSTY TYRANT.

Lavie Tidhar’s THE THREE COFFIN PROBLEM Out in Three Weeks!

Posted on Monday, May 25th, 2026

THE THREE COFFIN PROBLEM, a collection of Judge Dee short story mysteries by Lavie Tidhar, is out in three weeks! Due to be published by JABberwocky 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 are just a few examples of early praise for 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

Tidhar is also the author of, among many others, the widely-acclaimed Maror trilogy, which is out now published by Apollo/Head of Zeus: MAROR, ADAMA, and GOLGOTHA. The first two novels were #1 bestselling crime novels in Germany.

Audiobook Edition of Ian McDonald’s THE WILDING out in Two Weeks!

Posted on Thursday, May 21st, 2026

A new audiobook edition of Ian McDonald‘s acclaimed THE WILDING is out in two weeks! Due to be published by Tantor Media, on June 2nd, it’s read by Jade Yourell. Here’s the synopsis…

Five kids are on a sleepover in a restored wilderness project in Ireland. With them, three teachers and one Ranger: Lisa. She is twenty-six, longing to leave her job, out of her depth and soon to find herself mired in a nightmare.

Strange things have been happening at Lough Carrow, a vast rewilding project on the site of a former commercial peat-bog. Livestock mutilations. Rumors, myths from the neighboring villages. Strange, unidentifiable tracks. On the trek in to the sleepover site they sight animals that have not yet been introduced to the park—wolves, wolverines, things older. Things thought long extinct.

As they near the center of the wilding a boy realizes he’s forgotten his meds. A teacher volunteers to take him back to the visitor center. Sure, what could go wrong?

That night the camp is attacked. A teacher is dragged away. Lisa’s group is marooned in the wild. It is night, the four remaining kids are terrified, they need to get back to the ARK, but the wilderness seems to be playing with time and distance and something is out there. Something hungry and hunting…

The novel is published in paperback and eBook by Gollancz, and is out now!

Here are just a few of the great reviews THE WILDING has received since it was first published…

‘[A] sharp thriller with a healthy dose of folk horror… With strong characterisation, a deep sense of place and real wit… entertaining and often surprising.’ — Irish Times

‘The latest from one of Britain’s best writers of speculative fiction… Vividly written, this is perfect scary fare for the Halloween season.’ — Guardian

‘McDonald is brilliant at evoking a sense of claustrophobia and, in particular, in exploring what the wild brings out in his characters… beautifully written… melds the urban and rural to take folk horror somewhere unexpected, spooky and, rather paradoxically, new.’ — SFX

‘Undeniably powerful… told with beauty and grace’ — Locus

‘Personal backstories and mythical Irish creatures jostle for attention in the foetid landscape. As a group of ill-prepared teenagers and their guide battle their way through the bog, there’s suspense, gore, death and revelation. While monsters do what monsters do, you’ll be sucked down, held and left spluttering for breath. Brilliant stuff.’ — Daily Mail

‘… an ideal bit of science fiction-infused horror for an autumn night… After a long, teasing set-up, the action suddenly explodes and the last two-thirds of the novel move at speed from one danger to another.’ — Morning Star

Charlaine Harris’s DANCERS IN THE DARK Out in Four Weeks!

Posted on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

In four weeks, W. F. Howes are due to publish a new audiobook edition of DANCERS IN THE DARK by Charlaine Harris! Due to be published on June 18th, it’s read by Jaimi Barbakoff. Here’s the synopsis…

Trying to outrun her troubled past and outwit the dangerous ex-boyfriend who nearly killed her, Layla Rue le May has been laying low, quietly rebuilding her life as Rue, and hoping to stay anonymous. When she takes a job as a dancer and is partnered with Sean, a three hundred year old vampire, she soon discovers how hard it will be to conceal her secrets… and her passion.

Sean has learned to spend eternity on the sidelines, never getting too close to anyone. Isolation has been the only way to protect himself from the pain of his past and his often uncontrollable passion. Yet the beautiful and mysterious Rue has captivated him and his fiery attraction to her is unstoppable.

As the intensity of their connection grows stronger, they find themselves enraptured, losing themselves to the dance, and to each other. After Rue’s stalker returns with revenge on his mind, Sean turns into much more than Rue’s immortal dance partner; he becomes her guardian. Rue must find a way to hide in plain sight and to protect her future with Sean from the terrible life she left behind.

From Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author and multiple winner of the Anthony, Sapphire and Romantic Times Awards, comes a compelling story of suspense, romance and unforgettable passion.

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

Jessica Fowler’s WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Out in Two Weeks!

Posted on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

WHAT COULD GO WRONG? by Jessica Fowler is out in two weeks! While already available as an Amazon First Reads selection, the novel will officially be released more widely on June 1st. Published by Montlake, here’s the synopsis…

After a disastrous one-night stand, a last-minute destination wedding seems like the perfect escape. Until she sees the sleeping arrangements…

Wedding photographer Mira Maxwell thought hooking up with Hudson Hayes—the charming bartender who’s been making her laugh for weeks—was the perfect escape from her imploding career. But when she wakes up in the morning, she discovers he isn’t quite as strings-free as he appeared…

Desperate to get away, Mira accepts a last-minute invitation to shoot a friend’s wedding in the Grand Tetons. But Hudson is one of the guests. And to make it even more awkward? She has to share a room with him…and his girlfriend.

Hudson thought dealing with his clingy ex-girlfriend would be the worst part of his stepbrother’s wedding. But after Mira turns up in his room, even disastrous boat trips, bear spray incidents, and escalating family drama can’t hold a candle to his biggest challenge: proving himself to Mira.

At a wedding where everything’s gone wrong, the question is: can anything go right?

A rollicking romcom of misunderstandings, mishaps and emotional revelations, this debut is perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn, Christina Lauren and Emily Henry.

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

UK Paperback Edition of Lavie Tidhar’s GOLGOTHA Out in Two Weeks!

Posted on Monday, May 18th, 2026

In two weeks, Apollo/Head of Zeus will publish the new UK paperback edition of GOLGOTHA, the conclusion to Lavie Tidhar‘s acclaimed Maror trilogy. The book will officially arrive on shelves on June 4th. Here’s the synopsis…

Two men, decades apart, are ensnared in the deadly search for a fabled treasure in the conclusion to Lavie Tidhar’s epic and audacious Maror Trilogy.

1882, Jerusalem
The foreigner. A man with no name, twin guns at his hips, a wide-brimmed hat on his head. A European exile in the backwaters of Ottoman Palestine, The foreigner is a bounty hunter in pursuit of a thief.

1948, Haifa
Burton. A man with one name, a detective inspector in the crumpled khaki uniform of the Palestine Police Force’s CID. With just seven days before the British Mandate ends, he must find a murderer and a missing aristocrat, as order collapses around him.

Both men are outsiders in a land that is a palimpsest of ruins and loyalties, legacy of a history written in blood on a landscape that remembers everything. Both men will treat with bandits and mystics, dreamers and killers as they pursue their quarry; both will be ensnared in a lethal search for the fabled treasures of the Second Temple, long-lost amid the rise and fall of peoples, nations and empires. And both will be haunted by their dreams: burning red skies, a mountain of skulls, echoes of a vision from the dawn of humanity.

Before Jerusalem, before Jericho, there has always been Golgotha.

‘A searing portrait of history as both knife and the longing heart it seeks. Tidhar’s best.’ — Junot Díaz

‘The feel and senses of this complicated world come vividly to life, and you can almost smell the hot sand and sun-baked goats. Twists and turns abound, and the body count mounts up – as it continues to do today unfortunately in this contested place. Perhaps the treasure we seek should be the ability to co-exist together even when we are from different peoples, tribes, religions, etc., and this could be seen as one of the key themes of the novel.’ — Historical Novels Society Magazine

The first two novels in the acclaimed, award-winning trilogy — MAROR and ADAMA — are out now, also published by Apollo/Head of Zeus.

Christian Cameron’s THE CAPTAIN OF VENICE Out Now!

Posted on Thursday, May 14th, 2026

THE CAPTAIN OF VENICE is out now, in hardcover and eBook! The seventh novel in Christian Cameron‘s acclaimed Chivalry series, it’s published by Orion Books in the UK and North America. Here’s the synopsis…

The Chivalry series follows William Gold, who runs away from London to follow the Black Prince, from the killing fields of France, through life as a routier and criminal, and to redemption with the Knights of Saint John, further disillusion and an eventual career as a professional soldier and knight. Rich in the details of life in the High Middle Ages, the series also deals with modern issues about the role of violence in society, rules of conflict and war, and the price that people pay for using violence.

After a hard campaign without pay for the Pope and as a pawn in the games between Venice and Genoa, William Gold had considered retiring from military life. But letters intimating the truce between France and England, and the potential uprising of the state of Florence draw him back into the fray. An offer of captaincy from his old commander, and the chance of reuniting with the beautiful noblewoman he had travelled with on his last campaign, bring him back into action.

The audiobook edition of THE CAPTAIN OF VENICE — also published by Orion — is due out on June 4th, and will be read by Peter Noble.

Orion also publishes the first six novels in the Chivalry series: THE ILL-MADE KNIGHT, THE LONG SWORD, THE GREEN COUNT, SWORD OF JUSTICE, HAWKWOOD’S SWORD, and THE EMPEROR’S SWORD.

J. R. Dawson’s THIS IS NOT MY TIMELINE is Out Now!

Posted on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

Today, Reactor/Tor Books publishes a new short story by J. R. Dawson: THIS IS NOT MY TIMELINE! Available on Reactor’s website and as an eBook, here’s the synopsis…

A queer couple escapes persecution by buying a home in an almost identical dimension.

Dawson is the author of the widely-acclaimed and award-winning THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD, which is out now, published by Tor Books in North America and in the UK.

Rebecca Brownlie’s ABANDONED IRELAND Out Tomorrow in New Paperback Edition

Posted on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

The new paperback edition of Rebecca Brownlie‘s acclaimed ABANDONED IRELAND is out tomorrow! To be published by Merrion Press, here’s the synopsis…

Abandoned Ireland travels the length and breadth of the island of Ireland visiting and documenting our forgotten buildings, highlighting their social importance, and bringing their stories back to life through the medium of photography.

From Big Houses to humble cottages, schools to prisons, churches to dance halls, these buildings may now be abandoned, but they are far from empty. As a photographer, Brownlie’s instincts are remarkable. In the seemingly ruined and mundane she finds diamonds in the rough; her images of the ordinary ephemera of past lives – dusty love letters, rusting spectacles, photographs yellowed and curled with age – paint the pictures of real people and full lives.

Rebecca Brownlie’s photography reverberates with the echoes of our ancestors. Bursting with engaging and often surprising details, each haunting photograph is an invitation to immerse yourself  in history, and an Ireland long gone.

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

‘The author is interested above all, one senses, in the grain of day-to-day life: in the stories and power retained by detritus and everyday objects – the crucifix on the wall, the dusty piano, assorted books, the bottle of cod liver oil – even amid the desolation of abandonment. And more than anything, Brownlie’s tremendously evocative photographs tell and amplify such stories of materiality, and of buildings poised trembling between life and death.’ – Neil Hegarty, The Irish Times

‘The images are captivating … she has a natural eye for composition, and a talent for picking out features of interest, whether that’s highlighting the breathtaking architectural aspects of a building, or honing in on the sights that tell the stories of the forgotten lives within.’ – Chrissie Russell, The Sunday Independent 

‘ABANDONED IRELAND is packed with beautiful, evocative pictures of neglected buildings which now serve as crumbling time capsules of days past. Here, photographer Rebecca Brownlie explains how a fascination for seeking out haunted houses evolved into an ongoing quest to document decaying dwellings and their often fascinating histories…’ – The Independent

‘Rebecca Brownlie’s beautiful photographic catalogue… provides food for thought in a multitude of ways.’ – Michael Duggan, The Irish Examiner

Merrion has also published ABANDONED IRELAND 2, which is out now.

Roger Zelazny’s ISLE OF THE DEAD Out Now in new Audiobook Edition!

Posted on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

The new audiobook edition of Roger Zelazny‘s ISLE OF THE DEAD is out now! Published by Tantor, and read by Eric Jason Martin, it’s the first novel in the author’s Francis Sandow series. Here’s the 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.

Read by Eric Jason Martin, who has also narrated the audiobook edition of Zelazny’s JACK OF SHADOWS, published by Tantor Media alongside a number of Zelazny’s other books in audio.

Catelyn Wilson’s ALL THE WICKED Out in Paperback This Week!

Posted on Monday, May 11th, 2026

This week (Thursday, May 14th), Penguin are due to publish the UK paperback edition of ALL THE WICKED, the widely-acclaimed second novel in Catelyn Wilson‘s excellent Sisters of the Occult series! Here’s the synopsis…

Eager to find the answers she can’t locate in the shelves of Ravenswood library, Andy Emmerson visits Jae in the underworld. Only, it is empty of the Gods that once ruled it and inexplicable clues start to appear directing them to The Order.

Together they must travel to Eidolon University where they will investigate The Order and unlock its secrets. Soon they are catapulted into a world of old magic, dangerous rituals, and demonic activity. A world they thought they’d left behind at Ravenswood. If they fail to discover The Order, and the school’s secrets, humanity will fall to the fires of hell.

ALL THE WICKED is also available as an eBook and audiobook (read by Ina Marie Smith). The first book in the series, ALL THE DEVILS, is also available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook (also read by Ina Marie Smith) — published by Penguin.

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

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

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

New Russian Chronicles of Amber Omnibus!

Posted on Friday, May 8th, 2026

The first two novels in Roger Zelazny‘s acclaimed Chronicles of Amber series are available in a new Russian omnibus! Published by fanzon/Эксмо, as Хроники Амбера. Том 1. Девять принцев Амбера. Ружья Авалона, here’s the synopsis…

Два первых романа цикла «Хроники Амбера» — грандиозной саги мастера фэнтези Роджера Желязны.

«Девять принцев Амбера»

Карл Кори приходит в себя в частной клинике и с амнезией после автокатастрофы. Сбежав оттуда, он начинает расследование, по крупицам собирая правду о самом себе. Оказывается, что он — Корвин, один из принцев Амбера, вечного города, тенью которого является наша Земля, как и все остальные миры мультивселенной. Трон пустует, и за него идет отчаянная борьба между наследниками. Вернув свою память в магическом лабиринте, Корвин присоединяется к армии брата Блейза, выступившего против общего врага — Эрика, брата-узурпатора. Смогут ли их войска пройти через множество миров и захватить Амбер?

«Ружья Авалона»

Сбежав из заключения, принц Корвин отправляется в Авалон, Тень, которой он когда-то правил столетия назад. У него есть секрет, он позволит ему завоевать Амбер и свергнуть Эрика. Но проклятие, которое произнес Корвин, принесло свои мрачные плоды. В каждый из миров проникло зло, а демонические легионы маршируют по Черной Дороге, протянувшейся сквозь мультивселенную почти до самых врат Амбера. Куда ведет Черная Дорога и какие силы командуют этими армиями?

Роджер Желязны — классик мировой фантастики и один из ярчайших представителей ее «новой волны», шесть раз удостоившийся премии «Хьюго» и три раза — премии «Небьюла». Он перенес акцент с роботов и звездолетов на внутренний мир человека. Книги Желязны переведены на десятки языков мира и по праву стоят в ряду лучшей интеллектуальной прозы XX столетия.

NINE PRINCES IN AMBER was translated by Ирины Тогоевой; THE GUNS OF AVALON was translated by Юрия Соколова.

The Chronicles of Amber is published in the UK by Gollancz in two omnibus editions, as part of their SF Masterworks Series.

Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself – Shadow worlds, that can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion; the disappearance of the Patriarch Oberon has intensified the internal conflict by leaving the throne apparently up for grabs.

In a hospital on the Shadow Earth, a young man is recovering from a freak car accident; amnesia has robbed him of all his memory, even the fact that he is Corwin, Crown Prince of Amber, rightful heir to the throne – and he is in deadly peril…

The five books, Nine Princes in Amber, The Guns of Avalon, Sign of the Unicorn, The Hand of Oberon and The Courts of Chaos, together make up The Chronicles of Amber, Roger Zelazny’s finest work of fantasy and an undisputed classic of the genre.

AMSTERDAM BLOCK BY BLOCK is Out Now!

Posted on Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Cierra Block‘s latest fantastic illustrated guide, AMSTERDAM BLOCK BY BLOCK, it out now! Published by OH/Welbeck, here’s the synopsis…

From its progressive politics and buzzing food scene to its dazzling arts and extreme night life – Amsterdam is one of the most vibrant and popular cities in the world.

Vibrantly illustrated and packed with insider-knowledge on the most notable places to eat, what to see, where to walk and what to do, Amsterdam Block by Block is a guide like no other. Artist Cierra Block unlocks the secrets of the city from canals and coffee shops to Dutch tulips and Dam square – all illustrated with 50 of Cierra Block’s distinctive, stunning maps, making it the perfect gift for seasoned locals and first-time visitors alike.

OH/Welbeck has published all of the acclaimed Block By Block series in the UK to date: London, New York, Paris, and Barcelona are all out now!