Once Was Willem
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Mike Carey is an acclaimed writer celebrated for his contributions to the comic book medium. His narratives often delve into darker themes and complex moral quandaries. Carey's style is characterized by a profound insight into the human psyche, crafting compelling and thought-provoking stories.







'A masterpiece of medieval dark fiction'
Set against a backdrop of medieval darkness, this novel intricately weaves themes of survival, morality, and the human condition. The story delves into the lives of its characters, exploring their struggles and triumphs in a world filled with peril and uncertainty. Rich in atmosphere and vivid imagery, it captures the essence of a time marked by both brutality and beauty, making it a compelling read for fans of dark fiction.
Struggling with the shadow of his father's successful boy-wizard novels, Tom Taylor faces a scandal that suggests he may be more than just a fictional inspiration. As he becomes the target of a secretive and dangerous group that has monitored him throughout his life, Tom embarks on a globe-trotting journey. His quest is not only to uncover the truth about his origins but also to navigate the blurred lines between fiction and reality, exploring historical sites where stories have influenced the world.
Written by the region's foremost seabird specialist, this fully updated and expanded edition covers all seabird species found along the southern African coastline and the Southern Ocean. A new section on flying fish and squid encountered in these waters adds further interest. An essential guide for the region.
"Most books on leadership focus on how to inspire, influence, and direct others. However, you may be missing a key ingredient in your leadership training--how to lead you! This book will help you focus on those areas of life that affect your leadership, and enable you to grow into a compelling and effective leader others will want to follow. You will learn: The importance of carefully defining "success," How to determine what you think of yourself, and how to move forward, How to identify and change conditioning, How to find your purpose, vision, and mission, Ways of effectively aligning life's many priorities in proper order, And much more. Discover the secrets of leading yourself and, in turn, how to influence others for the benefit of all" --Back cover
A chilling anthology of 18 stories about the terrifying fears of isolation, from the modern masters of horror. Featuring Tim Lebbon, Paul Tremblay, Joe R. Lansdale, M.R. Carey, Ken Liu and many more.
The collection features twenty-six standout science fiction stories from 2020, curated by editor Donna Scott. Each tale explores diverse themes such as heroism, loss, and wonder, showcasing a range of voices and styles from various authors. This anthology highlights the richness of contemporary sci-fi, offering readers a glimpse into imaginative worlds and thought-provoking narratives.
Militant A.Is, virtual realities, augmented realities and alternative realities; a city where murderers stalk the streets, where drug lords rule the shadows, and where large sections of the population are locked in time stasis, but where tea is still sipped in cafés on the corner and the past still resonates with the future... Neal Asher opens the anthology with a story set in his Polity Universe, Dave Hutchinson gives us a novelette from his Fractured Universe milieu, Jeremy Szal takes us to the world of his debut novel Stormblood, M.R. Carey, Aliette de Bodard, Geoff Ryman, Aliya Whiteley and a cast of equally talented writers transport us to Londons near and far...