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'Thinner' - the old gypsy man barely whispers the word. Billy feels the touch of a withered hand on his cheek. Billy Halleck, prosperous if overweight citizen, happily married, shuddered then turned angrily away. The old woman's death had been none of his fault. The courts had cleared him. She'd...

FOR THE FIRST TIME UNABRIDGED IN AUDIO READ BY ALAN CUMMING and ANGUS KING WITH ARCHIVAL RECORDINGS FROM ALASDAIR GRAY HIMSELF 'Probably the greatest novel of the century' Observer Lanark, a modern vision of hell set in the disintegrating cities of Unthank and Glasgow, tells the interwoven...

The Bridge is a quiet and profound journey into the nature of reality, consciousness, and human existence. Through the story of Elias, an engineer driven by logic, the reader is invited to explore deeper questions about life, truth, and the power of awareness. This book is not a doctrine, but an invitation to reflect, to observe, and to awaken.

Elias ist Ingenieur und sucht nach einer Antwort auf eine einfache Frage: Wie kann aus toter Materie Leben entstehen? Seine Suche beginnt in der Welt der Wissenschaft – bei Physik, Evolution und Bewusstsein. Doch je tiefer Elias denkt, desto deutlicher spürt er, dass hinter der sichtbaren Welt etwas Größeres liegen könnte. Er beginnt zu beobachten: seine Gedanken, seine Gefühle, seine Reaktionen.

Der Zauberberg ist ein 1924 erschienener Roman des deutschen Schriftstellers Thomas Mann. Das Werk ist seitdem in vielen hohen Auflagen und zahlreichen Übersetzungen erschienen. Im Roman trifft der junge angehende Ingenieur Hans Castorp während seines Aufenthalts in der Zeit vor 1914 in der abgeschlossenen Welt eines Sanatoriums im Hochgebirge auf weltentrückte Figuren, die ihn mit Politik, Philosophie, aber auch Liebe, Krankheit und Tod konfrontieren.

Dans une société assujettie au bonheur infaillible et obligatoire, alors que la « dernière » de toutes les révolutions possibles a eu lieu, les hommes, enfermés sous une cité de verre, sont devenus des « Numéros ». Ceux-ci paient de leur vie le moindre écart à l'ordre établi contre lequel, malgré tout, une poignée de dissidents va s'insurger.

The Ultimate Truth, Echoes of the Past, is the second book in a gripping tapestry of suspense, intrigue, and metaphysical warfare. It challenges the very essence of humanity, questioning our capacity for faith in the face of unspeakable horror. As the story progresses, listeners are drawn into a world where the lines between good and evil blur, and the power of choice becomes the ultimate weapon.

“If there’s a more original novel published this year, I’ll be amazed.”—Suzi Feay, Financial Times "A strange, moving novel . . . The Oldest Bitch Alive made me think about animals and their brief, dim lives in a completely new way."—Laura Hackett, The Times (UK) “Captivating...

The threat of nuclear war is no longer scary. This is much worse. It's invisible. It works quickly. And it's coming. The scourge has already infected and killed half the population in China and it is heading towards the UK. There is no time to escape. The British government sees no way out other than to distribute 'Dignity Pills' to its citizens – one last night with family or loved ones before going to sleep forever … together.

The myth of Perseus, told through the story of the three women who knew him best - his mother Danae, his wife Andromeda, and his victim, Medusa. History remembers him as a hero. But the women who knew him best remember a different man... Perseus grows up wanting to be a hero, but he cannot...

Brought to you by Penguin. The future is no more, and eternity has begun. It's 1986 and a nuclear reactor has exploded in Chernobyl. Syvert Løyning returns home from military service to live with his mother and brother on the outskirts of a town in Southern Norway. One night, he dreams of his...

This is the story of a man named Charley who loses his job, leaves his family, and decides, one night, to end his life. Somewhere between this world and the next, he encounters his mother, who died years ago, and he spends one last day with her - a day he never had on earth. This 'ordinary' day...

People say Scotland is full of haunted houses. Scratch at the facts and you find most of these ghosts are imagined. Only one defies explanation, and it turns out she's a thief. DCI George Wiley has been keeping half an eye on the “Spectral Bandit” for six months now and has realised he’s got a ghost problem. An escalating string of audacious thefts is creeping onto the newsfeeds and Wiley’s bosses need him to catch the culprit. The only evidence he holds are short snatches of CCTV. And the solitary conclusion he has reached is that the spectral figure is a woman.

David, Aunt Gen and Terence are in a race to find Jessica as they discover her life is in danger. Alicia is attacked whilst she astral projects and is furious until she discovers who has attacked her. The Glasgow Dream Dancers are in more danger than they know.

Zombies are a nightmare of the past, the Lycan wars are over. Mike feels that he can finally settle down after 200 years of war until he hears an impossible message from beyond. Tommy, his adopted son, is in trouble and there is nothing in Heaven or Hell that will stop Mike from helping him.

'Will toy with your pulse and send chills down your spine' Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb 'A slow-burner shot through with menace' Heat 'Spinetingling' My Weekly 'Compulsive' Rebecca Netley, author of The Whistling A chilling new novel from the Costa First Novel Award shortlisted author of An...

THE LIFE-AFFIRMING FOLLOW UP TO THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN, FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS 'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern Don't miss Mitch Albom's new novel, Twice, a beautiful...

In a remote, Himalayan monastery, Matt Lester has devoted five years of spiritual preparation for this moment: it is his destiny to open an ancient, sealed scroll containing prophetic wisdom the world urgently needs. But when his time comes, violent assailants steal the scroll. Matt is caught up in a dangerous, high-stakes hunt to recover it, turning him from the pursuer to the pursued. On the other side of the world, the results of scientist Alice Weisenstein’s mind-body healing research are about to be revealed.

The electrifying new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author, Simon Toyne. Only one boy can see the darkness. Only one man can save him from it. ‘Perfect for fans of Lee Child’ Sun A MURDER An elderly tailor is found tortured and murdered in the ancient town of Cordes. Written in blood...

Another stunning novel by the author of The Alchemist. Aleph marks a return to Paulo Coelho’s beginnings. In a frank and surprising personal story, one of the world’s most beloved authors embarks on a remarkable and transformative journey of self-discovery. Facing a grave crisis of faith...