Krimi & Thriller

After decades of warfare, Malazan forces are now close to consolidating the Quon Talian mainland. Yet it is at this moment that Emperor Kellanved orders a new campaign far to the north: the invasion of Falar.Since the main Malazan armies are otherwise engaged in Quon Tali, a collection of orphaned units and broken squads has been brought together under Fist Dujek - himself recovering from the loss of an arm - to fight this new campaign. A somewhat rag-tag army, joined by a similarly motley fleet under the command of the Emperor himself.There are however those who harbour doubts regarding the stewardship of Kellanved and his cohort Dancer, and as the Malazan force heads north, it encounters an unlooked-for and most unwelcome threat - unspeakable and born of legend, it has woken and will destroy all who stand in its way. Most appalled by this is Tayschrenn, the untested High Mage of the Empire. He is all-too aware of the true nature of this ancient horror - and his own inadequacy in having to confront it. Yet confront it he must, alongside the most unlikely of allies . . .And then the theocracy of Falar is itself far from defenceless - its priests are in possession of a weapon so terrifying it has not been unleashed for centuries. Named the Jhistal, it was rumoured to be a gift from the sea-god Mael. But two can play at that game, for the Emperor sails towards Falar aboard his flagship Twisted - a vessel that is itself thought to be not entirely of this world . . .Here, then, in the tracts of the Ice Wastes and among the islands of Falar, the Empire of Malaz faces two seemingly insurmountable tests - each one potentially the origin of its destruction . . .These are bloody, turbulent and treacherous times for all caught up in the forging of the Malazan Empire.

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese manga format.

TUGGED ALONG BY FAMILY TIESRudeus brings Zanoba back to Ranoa Kingdom to plan the Man-God’s future downfall when a letter arrives from the Holy Kingdom of Millis—Cliff’s grandfather is urging him home. Though he suspects another Man-God plot is afoot, Rudeus is soon distracted by a missive from his own matriarchal relatives and races off to the capital of Millis. A storm of clashing motives and political intrigue is brewing: what else awaits our hero in the city of Millishion?

Harry Hole faces a new rising enemy. 'A page-turner you won't want to put down' Time OutHarry knows he shouldn't get involved. A report of a rare and unusual gun - a type favoured by assassins - being smuggled into the country sparks Detective Harry Hole's interest.

A mindbending, relentlessly surprising thriller from the author of the bestselling Wayward Pines trilogy."Are you happy with your life?" Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the masked abductor knocks him unconscious. Before he awakens to find himself strapped to a gurney, surrounded by strangers in hazmat suits. Before a man Jason's never met smiles down at him and says, "Welcome back, my friend." In this world he's woken up to, Jason's life is not the one he knows. His wife is not his wife. His son was never born. And Jason is not an ordinary college physics professor, but a celebrated genius who has achieved something remarkable. Something impossible. Is it this world or the other that's the dream? And even if the home he remembers is real, how can Jason possibly make it back to the family he loves? The answers lie in a journey more wondrous and horrifying than anything he could've imagined-one that will force him to confront the darkest parts of himself even as he battles a terrifying, seemingly unbeatable foe. Dark Matter is a brilliantly plotted tale that is at once sweeping and intimate, mind-bendingly strange and profoundly human-a relentlessly surprising science-fiction thriller about choices, paths not taken, and how far we'll go to claim the lives we dream of.

Somniphobia (Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales from the Pizzaplex #3) is a thrilling book written by the renowned author Scott Cawthon. Published on November 3, 2022, by Scholastic US, this book takes you on a spine-chilling journey that keeps you on the edge of your seat. As part of the widely popular Five Nights at Freddy's series, Somniphobia delves deeper into the eerie world of the Pizzaplex. Cawthon masterfully crafts a tale that is both captivating and terrifying, making it a standout addition to the horror genre. Don't miss out on this latest installment from Scott Cawthon, brought to you by Scholastic US.

Upgrade is the new mind-bending thriller from Blake Crouch, author of the bestselling Dark Matter and Recursion.

The squad you love is out of time. Prepare for the thrilling finale in the epic, bestselling Aurora Cycle series about a band of unlikely heroes who just might be the galaxy's last hope for survival. Is this the end? What happens when you ask a bunch of losers, discipline cases and misfits to save the galaxy from an ancient evil? The ancient evil wins, of course. Wait . . . Not. So. Fast. When we last saw Squad 312, they were working together seamlessly (aka, freaking out) as an intergalactic battle raged and an ancient superweapon threatened to obliterate Earth. Everything went horribly wrong, naturally. But as it turns out, not all endings are endings, and the team has one last chance to rewrite theirs. Maybe two. It's complicated. Cue Zila, Fin and Scarlett (and Magellan!) making friends, making enemies and making history? Sure, no problem. Cue Tyler, Kal and Auri joining forces with two of the galaxy's most hated villains? Um, okay, yeah. That too. Actually saving the galaxy, though? Now that will take a miracle.

An all-consuming tale of psychological suspense with a spectacular twist from the internationally bestselling author Alice Feeney

*A gripping debut thriller from the host of the #1 podcast CRIME JUNKIE* If you liked I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK and SHARP OBJECTS, you will love this!

Originally published in 1934, Seven Gothic Tales, the first book by "one of the finest and most singular artists of our time" (The Atlantic), is a modern classic. Here are seven exquisite tales combining the keen psychological insight characteristic of the modern short story with the haunting mystery of the nineteenth-century Gothic tale, in the tradition of writers such as Goethe, Hoffmann, and Poe.

I never wanted a mate.Until I was put in chains.Strapped down.And claimed.I always believed I could analyze any situation until I found a solution. Solve any problem if I just applied my brain.I went to university, studied science and told myself my academic cocoon would protect me from the alphas dominating our society.I was wrong.No textbook prepared me for my meeting with test subject 351.The biggest, scariest alpha on death row, hauled into my lab to uncover how to control the beast of a man. How to make him submit.Mold him into a weapon.But there is no controlling the feral alpha, and no logic strong enough to save my mind once he unleashes his fury on my body.Once he claims me.

Stephen King's compelling novel - a No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller in hardback - is about a contract killer, an ex-marine, with one last payday to earn before he retires. Once again King sets his storytelling talent on a new path with this epic new thriller.