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Paperback. Condizione: Good. In a near future, where civilisation has collapsed, a government of youth has taken power in North America. All older people deemed responsible for the cataclysmic climate emergency are relocated, but a breakaway group escapes exile to seek freedom ? at devastating cost?   'The dystopian future landscape of The Forcing comes with a heightened realism that grips and shakes you ? provocative and insightful, visceral and terrifying' SciFi Now Book of the Month   ?A superbly handled tale of struggle and survival in a maimed world? The Times   'Smart, gripping, and all too plausible ? announces Paul E. Hardisty as the true heir to John Christopher' Tim Glister  The jaw-dropping, passionate and provocative climate-emergency thriller from one of the world's leading environmental scientists.  ___________  Civilisation is collapsing?   Frustrated and angry after years of denial and inaction, in a last-ditch attempt to stave off disaster, a government of youth has taken power in North America, and a policy of institutionalised ageism has been introduced. All those older than the prescribed age are deemed responsible for the current state of the world, and are to be 'relocated', their property and assets confiscated.   David Ashworth, known by his friends and students as Teacher, and his wife May, find themselves among the thousands being moved to 'new accommodation' in the abandoned southern deserts ? thrown together with a wealthy industrialist and his wife, a high court lawyer, two recent immigrants to America, and a hospital worker. Together, they must come to terms with their new lives in a land rendered unrecognisable.     As the terrible truth of their situation is revealed, lured by rumours of a tropical sanctuary where they can live in peace, they plan a perilous escape. But the world outside is more dangerous than they could ever have imagined. And for those who survive, nothing will ever be the same again? _________   'A compelling, moving story of survival in a dying world ? a novel that might have actually predicted our future' Ewan Morrison   'A bold, beautifully written and imagined novel about an all-too plausible future ? Paul Hardisty is a visionary' Luke McCallin   'Hardisty is a fine writer' Lee Child   'An excellent blend of deep suspense, thriller and ? to be honest ? horror. The message within it is all too plausible, the solution to the problem distinctly chilling' James Oswald   'Fierce, thoughtful, deeply humane and always compelling ? the tension builds from page one and never relents' David Whish-Wilson   'Outstanding! Thrilling and thought provoking. If there's any justice, this book will be HUGE!!!' Michael J Malone   ?A clear-eyed reckoning with social and political currents we don't like to examine ? tough, suspenseful and action-packed? Jock Serong   'The book I've been waiting and hoping for?' Paul Waters  What readers are saying?   ?Stark, gripping, often poignant?   ?Riveting and suspenseful?   ?A twist I didn?t see coming?   ?Dark and disturbing?   ?I got a real Atwood vibe?   ?A masterpiece?   ?Powerfully told?   ?Full of pace?   ?An author at the very top of his craft?   ?The biting intensity of a thriller and the majestic world-building of a classic dystopian tale. …

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. When strangers take part in a series of group suicides, everything suggests that a cult is to blame. But is it, if nobody knows they are a member.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. When Rachels baby is stillborn, she becomes obsessed with the idea that saving a strangers life months earlier is to blame. An unforgettable, heart-wrenching, warm and funny debut.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. When the mother of an autistic young man hires a call girl to make him happy, three lives collide in unexpected and moving ways changing everything. A devastatingly beautiful, rich and thought-provoking novel that will warm your heart.

Condizione: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. When he fails his exams, 16-year-old Frieder is forced to stay with his grandparents for the summer, leading to an unforgettable and profound series of experiences that will change him forever.   ?Ewald Arenz writes with gentle joy? Iona Gray   'A tender and profound coming-of-age story that?s also a gripping page-turner. Gorgeously written ? an absolute tour de force' Louisa Treger   ?A summer of joys and sadness  ? funny, touching, troubling? Saga magazine  **German Independent Booksellers? Book of the Year**  **Tasting Sunlight is a BBC World Service WORLD BOOK CLUB PICK**   _____ Sixteen-year-old Frieder?s plans for the summer are shattered when he fails two subjects. In order to move up to the next school year in the Autumn, he must resit his exams. So, instead of going on holiday with his family, he now faces the daunting and boring prospect of staying at his grandparents? house, studying with his strict and formal step-grandfather.   On the bright side, he?ll spend time with his grandmother Nana, his sister Alma and his best friend Johann. And he meets Beate, the girl in the beautiful green swimsuit?   The next few weeks will bring friendship, fear and first love ? one grand summer that will change and shape his entire life.   Heartbreaking, poignant and warmly funny, One Grand Summer is an unforgettable, tender novel that captures those exquisite and painful moments that make us who we are.  For readers who loved Sarah Winman?s When God Was a Rabbit   __________  Praise for Ewald Arenz ?Profound in its simplicity ? a remarkable, exquisitely written debut? Irish Times   ?Hopeful and poignant and lyrically told. A truly compassionate and heartening book? Culturefly   ?Poetic in places and highly sensory ? a genuinely hopeful and open-hearted novel? Irish Times   ?This reminded me of reading Sally Rooney's Normal People. It takes a writer of immeasurable talent to make you feel that intensely? Elizabeth Haynes   ?Powerful, original and engaging? Susie Boyt   ?Written with beautiful simplicity? Doug Johnstone   ?A triumph. Don't miss it? Louisa Treger   ?Powerful, lyrical and profoundly affecting? Miranda Dickinson   ?An exquisitely written, heart-warming story? Gill Paul   ?Moving and heart-wrenching, but ultimately uplifting? Carol Lovekin.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. International bestselling Fargo-style dark-comedy thriller from the `King of Helsinki Noir', combining elements of the Scandinavian noir tradition with humour, bizarre situations and unexpected twists.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Part-time Florida bounty-hunter Lori Anderson will stop at nothing to seek justice, and keep her family safe.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. When an investigation into the murder of a local man fails to add up, and personal problems start to play havoc with her mind, New Zealands favourite detective turns vigilante.

Condizione: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condizione: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. PI Varg Veum fights for his reputation, his freedom and his life, when child pornography is found on his computer and he is arrested and jailed. Worse still, his memory is a blank. Stunning Nordic Noir.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. PI Varg Veum fights for his reputation, his freedom and his life, when child pornography is found on his computer and he is arrested and jailed. Worse still, his memory is a blank. Stunning Nordic Noir.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condizione: very_good. Fast & Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Áróra becomes involved in the search for an Icelandic woman who disappeared from her home while making dinner, as she continues to hunt for her missing sister. The second breathtaking instalment in the chilling, addictive An Áróra Investigation series? ?Icelandic crime-writing at its finest ? immersive and unnerving? Shari Lapena ?Chilly and chilling ? Lilja Sigurðardóttir's terrific investigator Áróra is back for another tense and thrilling read. Highly recommended!' Tariq Ashkanani ?Lilja Sigurdardottir is rapidly becoming my favourite Icelandic writer. She doesn?t waste a word as she creates her twisty mysteries and her sly sense of humour highlights her clear-eyed view of human nature? The Times  ?The Icelandic scenery and weather are beautifully evoked ? you can almost feel the autumn fog seeping up from the pages ? but it is the corkscrew twists that make it both chilling and mesmerising? Daily Mail _____________________________ When entrepreneur Flosi arrives home for dinner one night, he discovers that his house has been ransacked, and his wife Gudrun missing. A letter on the kitchen table confirms that she has been kidnapped. If Flosi doesn?t agree to pay an enormous ransom, Gudrun will be killed.  Forbidden from contacting the police, he gets in touch with Áróra, who specialises in finding hidden assets, and she, alongside her detective friend Daniel, try to get to the bottom of the case without anyone catching on. Meanwhile, Áróra and Daniel continue the puzzling, devastating search for Áróra?s sister Ísafold, who disappeared without trace. As fog descends, in a cold and rainy Icelandic autumn, the investigation becomes increasingly dangerous, and confusing.  Chilling, twisty and unbearably tense, Red as Blood is the second instalment in the riveting, addictive An Áróra Investigation series, and everything is at stake? _________________________________ ?Lilja is a stand-out voice in Iceland Noir? James Oswald ?Sure to please Scandi noir fans? Publishers Weekly ?One of my new favourite series ? Áróra?s brains and brawn, combined with the super-cool Icelandic setting, is a winning combination? Michael J. Malone ?So atmospheric? Crime Monthly ?Áróra is a wonderful character: unique, passionate, unpredictable and very real? Michael RidpathPraise for Lilja Sigurðardóttir ?Another bleak, unpredictable classic? Metro ?Intricate, enthralling and very moving ? a wonderful crime novel? William Ryan ?Three things we love about Cold as Hell: Iceland?s unrelenting midnight sun; the gritty Nordic murder mystery; the peculiar and bewitching characters? Apple Books 'Smart writing with a strongly beating heart' Big Issue 'Tough, uncompromising and unsettling' Val McDermid 'Tense and pacey' Guardian 'Deftly plotted' Financial Times 'Tense, edgy and delivering more than a few unexpected twists and turns' Sunday Times ?The intricate plot is breathtakingly original, with many twists and turns you never see coming. Thriller of the year? New York Journal of Books 'Taut, gritty and thoroughly absorbing' Booklist 'A stunning addition to the icy-cold crime genre' Foreword Reviews.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. An art expert joins a detective to investigate a horrific murder on a Swedish island, leading them to a mystery rooted in Viking rites and Scandinavias deepest, darkest winter. The Queen of French Noir returns with a chilling, utterly captivating historical thriller, based on a true story. …

Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Condizione: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Murder. Corruption. Dark secrets. A titanic wave of refugees. Can Anna solve a terrifying case that's become personal? A gritty, topical crime thriller from one of Finland's finest crime writers. Anna Fekete is back.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. None. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.