Call of the Dragon

Call of the Dragon

Natasha Bowen

Natasha Bowen

In the first book of a new series inspired by African mythology, dragon gods rule the earth and sky—until the gods are betrayed, and one girl embarks on a journey to save the world from war and ruin. From the New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea.The people are calling . . .And the gods will answer.Moremi has only ever known peace in the Kingdom of Kwa, thanks to the two dragon gods keeping an unspeakable evil at bay. But when the king tries to claim the gods’ power for himself, it all goes dreadfully wrong. The great dragons are injured and flee . . . and the world’s darkest shadows are released.Suddenly, Kwa’s ancient tales of monsters become all too real. Yet as death comes for those around her, Moremi somehow finds herself magically connected to both dragon gods—a feat that should be impossible.Now, Moremi is Kwa’s only hope for restoring the gods to full strength....
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Gone, but Where?

Gone, but Where?

IT'S LIKE STEPPING INTO A MEMORY I NEVER KNEW I HAD.Rosemary Moon, a sharp-witted pensioner, and Scott Finn, a pragmatic plumber, are unlikely experts on things that go bump in the night. But the silent, picture-perfect village of Yaightford holds a different kind of terror: six ramblers stepped through a gate into the English countryside and never came back.Drafted by a shadowy Ministry of Defence division, Rosemary and Scott uncover a chilling truth: the walkers didn't get lost. Everyone else did. Yaightford is under threat.Guided by their unique gifts, Rosemary and Scott face a chain of mysteries—a missing friend, a dangerous artefact, and a village slipping out of reality.  Find out what people are saying about Gone, but Where?:"A story that grabs you early and takes you down a path you never saw coming"  Miss M "Move over Mulder & Scully as Moon & Finn are in town - a creepy, ethereal read, with plenty of action" redhead_reviews1
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In Her Defense

In Her Defense

As a sensational celebrity libel trial unfolds, a young woman at the periphery secretly wields the power to make or break the case. But with her own hidden past, will she dare to speak up?Everyone is watching. Only one person knows the truth. The whole country has been riveted by the trial: Beloved TV star and national treasure Anna Finbow, standing in court, accusing her daughter's therapist Jean Guest of brainwashing her daughter Mary for her own financial gain. Jean insists Mary's traumatic memories arise from her upbringing and her time studying at a prestigious art school in Rome; wounds only Jean's therapy can heal. But as the trial unfolds, it's Augusta "Gus" Bird, Anna's former employee—a seemingly insignificant bystander, a nobody—who holds the key to unraveling the tangled web of lies and deceit. What really happened to Mary in Rome? And if her memories can't be trusted, how will they ever uncover the truth behind her...
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Lady Tremaine

Lady Tremaine

"A bold and beautifully written examination of a mother's love told through the eyes of Cinderella's 'wicked' stepmother." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Destined to be one of the biggest books of the year." —Glennon Doyle, #1 bestselling author of Untamed "Splendid." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Breathtakingly beautiful." —Emilia Hart, bestselling author of Weyward Twice-widowed, Lady Etheldreda Verity Isolde Tremaine Bramley is solely responsible for her two children, a priggish stepdaughter, a razor-taloned peregrine falcon, and a crumbling manor. Fierce and determined, Ethel clings to the respectability her deceased husband's title affords her, hoping it will secure her daughters' future through marriage.When a royal ball offers the chance to change everything, Ethel risks her pride in pursuit of an invitation for all three of her daughters—only to see her hopes fulfilled by...
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