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The brand-new pulse-pounding, mind-blowing thriller from No.1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Pinborough[Bokinfo].

Set in a magical realm, this collection weaves together five enchanting fairytales across nine diverse kingdoms, all revolving around a singular prince. Each tale explores themes of bravery, love, and the quest for identity, as the prince encounters various challenges and characters that shape his journey. Richly imaginative and filled with adventure, these stories invite readers to experience the wonder and complexity of a world where magic and reality intertwine.

The author, known for their gripping storytelling, presents a suspenseful narrative that delves into complex relationships and psychological twists. Following a gripping plot filled with unexpected revelations, the story explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the hidden facets of human nature. With a captivating blend of mystery and emotional depth, it keeps readers guessing until the very end, making it a compelling read for fans of psychological thrillers.

In the dead of night, madness lies... Emma can't sleep. CHECK THE WINDOWS It's been like this since her big 4-0 started getting closer. LOCK THE DOORS Her mother stopped sleeping just before her 40th birthday too. She went mad and did the unthinkable because of it. LOOK IN ON THE CHILDREN Is that what's happening to Emma? WHY CAN'T SHE SLEEP? Praise for Insomnia 'Creepy as all get out - a gaslighting masterclass' Ian Rankin 'A twisted, dark ride that keeps you gripped, unable to look away. Utterly addictive and highly recommended' Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways 'Dark, tense and intense...don't start this at night - it's guaranteed to steal your sleep' Cara Hunter 'One crazy sleepless ride building up to a hideously tense climax. Sarah Pinborough is the queen of unsettling, twisty reads' Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange 'Absolutely brilliant, completely unputdownable and so satisfying - Pinborough just gets better and better' Jenny Colgan 'A whip smart page turning triumph' Jane Shemilt, author of Daughter 'Compelling and alarming with just a touch of the paranormal - very clever' Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet 'An absolute must-read...The pages fly and the revelations deliver shock after shock' Joe Hill 'A genuine up all night, compellingly twisty thriller of a book' Araminta Hall, author of Perfect Strangers

Das Leben kam einst aus Afrika, doch nun ist es der Tod. Eine afrikanische Fliegenart verbreitet sich wie eine Seuche, und Medizin sowie Forschung sind machtlos gegen die tödliche Reaktion unseres Immunsystems auf ihre Bisse. Milliarden sind bereits gestorben, und die Zivilisation bröckelt. Die Überlebenden leben in panischer Angst vor dem Tod aus der Luft. Einige glauben, die Fliegen seien eine Mutation, andere vermuten menschliches Versagen. Mit der schwindenden Hoffnung auf ein Gegenmittel wächst der Glaube an göttliche Strafe. Viele der Opfer berichten in ihren letzten Momenten von Visionen Gottes. Doch nicht alle müssen sterben; einige sind immun und nennen sich die Mungus. Sie predigen, die Plage als göttliches Zeichen zu akzeptieren und ermutigen die Menschen, sich von den "Fliegen des Herrn" beißen zu lassen, um im Jenseits vereint zu sein. Inmitten des apokalyptischen Chaos sucht Nigel, ein Enthüllungsjournalist, nach Bandora, einem entführten afrikanischen Jungen. Seine Suche nach Wahrheit und Erlösung führt ihn in die Nähe des Hohepriesters der Mungu, eines Mannes, der seine Prophezeiungen rätselhaft verpackt und keine Angst vor den tödlichen Fliegen hat.

Manželství s Jasonem katapultovalo Marcie, jeho druhou ženu, do světa jižanských elit. Světa starých peněz, starých vazeb a starých tajemství. Světa, který se otřese, když do něj vstoupí další druhá manželka, mladší a žádoucnější. Někdy stačí jediný krok špatným směrem, aby všechny jistoty vzaly za své. Od autorky bestsellerů Ví o tobě a Tiché lži.

"There's nothing like a woman scorned. Something old ... Marcie's affair with Jason Maddox catapulted her into the world of the elite. Old money, old ties, old secrets. Marcie may have married into this world - but she'll never be part of it. Something new ... Then Jason's boss brings back a new wife from his trip to London. Young, attractive, reckless - nobody can take their eyes off Keisha. Including Marcie's husband. Something you can never, ever undo ... Some people would kill for the life Marcie has - what will she do to keep it?"--Publisher

Lisa lives for her daughter Ava, her job, and her best friend Marilyn, but when a handsome client shows an interest in her, Lisa starts daydreaming about sharing her life with him too. Maybe she’s ready now. Maybe she can trust again. Maybe it's time to let her terrifying secret past go. Then her daughter rescues a boy from drowning and their pictures are all over the news for everyone to see. Lisa's world explodes, and she finds everything she has built threatened. Not knowing whom she can trust, it's up to her to face her past to save what she holds dear.

An impossible quest, a battle against the greatest odds . . . and three friends who will fight, and maybe die, together . . .

A rich, compelling high-action yarn: as the Dark King rises, four teenagers face betrayal and test their friendships to the limit!

Fin finds himself at the heart of an ancient prophecy when the Knights of Nowhere kidnap the Storyholder, threatening his world - and all the worlds woven into place by the Stories...

A gripping psychological thriller from the author of Behind Her Eyes, now a major Netflix series. After being dead for 13 minutes, I find myself in icy water, uncertain how I got there. I know it wasn't an accident, and I wasn't suicidal. As a teenage girl, distinguishing friends from enemies can be challenging. My friends love me, or so I believe, but could they have tried to kill me? This story delves into manipulation, fear, and the truth, questioning our relationships and what we truly know about those closest to us. Readers rave about the captivating characters and the addictive narrative, describing it as a brilliantly constructed YA crime novel. The exploration of the complexities of modern adolescence—texting, social media, and the challenges of growing up—resonates deeply. The portrayal of toxic female friendships adds a dark, gritty layer, enhancing the suspense and creating an engaging experience with unreliable narrators. Many reviewers express feeling breathless after finishing, likening the experience to a thrilling roller coaster ride. This emotional and thrilling read offers more than just school drama, with deep, relatable characters that keep readers hooked.

Donâe(tm)t trust this book. Donâe(tm)t trust this story. Donâe(tm)t trust yourself. âe~Sarah Pinborough is about to become your new obsessionâe(tm) Harlan Coben David and Adele seem like the ideal pair. He's a successful psychiatrist, she is his picture-perfect wife who adores him. But why is he so controlling? And why is she keeping things hidden? As Louise, David's new secretary, is drawn into their world, she uncovers more puzzling questions than answers. The only thing that is crystal clear is that something in this marriage is very, very wrong. But Louise can't guess how wrong âe" and how far someone might go to protect their marriage's secrets. âe~The most unsettling thriller of the yearâe¦ Read it now before someone spoils the end for youâe(tm) John Connolly

'This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better' Wilder's Book Review Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty - stories you love, and that we all think we know . . . . . . but what about the secrets hidden within them? Why would a prince fall in love with a woman in a coffin? Why would a queen try so hard to poison her step-daughter? And what is a fairy Godmother's real motivation? Turn the page, and discover these classic fairy stories, told the way they always should have been . . . This collection includes the award-winning novella BEAUTY, as well as the superb novellas POISON and CHARM. 'Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale' One Chapter More

LIFE CAME OUT OF AFRICA... But now it's death's turn. A deadly autoimmune reaction, triggered by the bite of swarming African flies, spreads like a plague, leaving billions dead and civilization in ruins. Governments collapse, and those who remain live in fear of the death carried by the skies. The origins of the flies are debated—some see them as a mutation, others as a man-made horror. As hope dwindles, many interpret the plague as divine retribution, recalling past deluges sent by God. The afflicted, in their final moments, speak of visions of God coming for them. Yet, a small group, calling themselves mungus, claims immunity and preaches acceptance of the plague, urging others to embrace the bites as a path to the afterlife. Nigel, an investigative reporter, navigates the apocalyptic landscape of plague-ravaged England, searching for Bandora, a kidnapped African boy. His quest for redemption and truth leads him to the enigmatic head mungu, a man unafraid of the flies. The narrative explores themes of apocalypse, love, and the fragile bonds that sustain both marriages and civilizations. Ultimately, it delves into the nature of truth—how we seek it, confront it, and the personal truths we must face.

An enticing contemporary retelling of the classic story of Sleeping Beauty. While the the handsome prince, the evil fairy, the beautiful girl and of course the spindle all appear, Sarah Pinborough’s charming and provocative spin on the story will captivate fans of the fairy tale all over again. The third of three brand-new retellings of classic fairy tales by Sarah Pinborough.

Dr Thomas Bond, Police Surgeon, is still recovering from Jack the Ripper's depredations when he haunted the streets of London - and a more malign enemy hid in his shadow. Bond and the others who worked on the gruesome case are still stalked by its legacies, both psychological and tangible. But now the bodies of children are being pulled from the Thames... and Bond is about to become inextricably linked with an uncanny, undying enemy.

Lord of the Flies meets Never Let Me Go in this “moving and totally involving” (Stephen King) dystopian thriller from the internationally best-selling author of Behind Her Eyes Toby’s life was perfectly normal . . . until it was unraveled by something as simple as a blood test. Taken from his family, Toby now lives in the Death House; an out-of-time existence far from the modern world, where he, and the others who live there, are studied by Matron and her team of nurses. They’re looking for any sign of sickness. Any sign of their wards changing. Any sign that it’s time to take them to the sanatorium. No one returns from the sanatorium. Living in his memories of the past, Toby spends his days fighting his fear. But then a new arrival in the house shatters the fragile peace, and everything changes. Because everybody dies. It’s how you choose to live that counts.

This re-telling of the Cinderella story takes all the much-loved elements of the classic fairytale (the handsome prince, the fairy godmother, the enchanted mouse, the beautiful girl and, of course, the iconic balls) and puts a modern spin on the characters, their motives and their desires.

POISON is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the Snow White story which takes all the elements of the classic fairytale that we love (the handsome prince, the jealous queen, the beautiful girl and, of course, the poisoning) and puts a modern spin on the characters, their motives and their desires. It's fun, contemporary, sexy, and perfect for fans of ONCE UPON A TIME, GRIMM, SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN and more.

From the Number One bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes. Delve into a gaslit London, where Jack the Ripper is making headlines, but another, much more dangerous, madman is on the loose. When a rotting torso is discovered in the vault of New Scotland Yard, it doesn't take Dr Thomas Bond, Police Surgeon, long to realise that there is a second killer at work in the city where, only a few days before, Jack the Ripper brutally murdered two women in one night. This is the hand of a colder killer, one who lacks Jack's emotion. As more headless and limbless torsos find their way into the Thames Dr Bond becomes obsessed with finding the killer. As his investigations lead him into an unholy alliance, he starts to wonder Is it a man who has brought mayhem to the streets of London, or a monster? 'A compulsively readable story that starts as a conventional murder mystery and morphs, by degrees, into a horrifying supernatural thriller' Guardian.

The pitch-black supernatural thriller comes to its thrilling conclusion.

Haunted house stories take center stage in this chilling collection curated by editor Oliver, featuring contributions from renowned horror authors like Joe R. Lansdale and Christopher Priest. Each tale delves into the eerie and unsettling aspects of domestic spaces, blending psychological terror with supernatural elements. This anthology promises original narratives that explore the darker side of home, making it a must-read for horror enthusiasts.

On the hunt for a serial killer, vengeful DI Cass Jones uncovers a dark supernatural conspiracy.

But by the time they find the first body, Suzie Costello is long gone.Based on the hit science fiction series created by Russell T Davies, Long Time Dead is a prequel to Torchwood: Miracle Day, starring John Barrowman and Eve Myles as Jack Harkness and Gwen Cooper. It features Suzie Costello, as played by Indira Varma.

His dead brother has set DI Cass Jones a task from beyond the grave: to find his baby, Cass' nephew, stolen at birth ...

The body in the church hall is very definitely dead. It has been sliced open with surgical precision, its organs exposed, and its vocal cords are gone. It is as if they were never there or they've been dissolved...With the Welsh Amateur Operatic Contest getting under way, music is filling the churches and concert halls of Cardiff. The competition has attracted the finest Welsh talent to the city, but it has also drawn something else - there are stories of a metallic creature hiding in the shadows. Torchwood are on its tail, but it's moving too fast for them to track it down.This new threat requires a new tactic - so Ianto Jones is joining a male voice choir...

Life was good for Matt and Chloe. They were in love and looking forward to their new baby. But what Chloe gave birth to isn't a baby. It isn't even human. It's an entirely new species that uses humans only for food and as hosts for their young.As Matt soon learns, though, he is not alone in his terror. Women all over town have begun to give birth to these hideous creatures, spidery nightmares that live to kill and feed. As the infestation spreads and the countryside is reduced to a series of web-shrouded ghost towns, will the survivors find a way to fight back? Or is it only a matter of time before all of mankind is reduced to a Breeding Ground