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The One Impossible Labyrinth: The Brand New Jack West Thriller (Jack West Series)

By Matthew Reilly. 2022

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Adventure stories, Fantasy, Ghost and horror stories, Science fiction, Suspense and thrillers, War storiesAncient history
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THE BRAND NEW JACK WEST THRILLER'THE HOTTEST ACTION WRITER AROUND' EVENING TELEGRAPHTHE END IS HEREJack West Jr has made it…

to the Supreme Labyrinth.Now he faces one last race - against multiple rivals, against time, against the collapse of the universe itself - a headlong race that will end at a throne inside the fabled labyrinth.AN IMPOSSIBLE MAZEBut the road will be hard. For this is a maze like no other: a maze of mazes. Uncompromising and complex. Demanding and deadly.A CATACLYSMIC CONCLUSIONIt all comes down to this. It ends here - now - in the most lethal and dangerous place Jack has encountered in all of his many adventures. And in the face of this indescribable peril, with everything on the line, there is only one thing he can do.Attempt the impossible.* * * * *PRAISE FOR THE JACK WEST THRILLERS'An action hero worthy of Lee Child' Sydney Morning Herald'Thrilling, action-packed adventure from cover to cover' Guardian'Nobody writes action like Matthew Reilly' Vince Flynn'Get ready for a wild ride' Daily Telegraph'Exciting and entertaining' Chicago Sun-Times* * * * *READERS LOVE THE JACK WEST THRILLERS'Indiana Jones in a book . . . Immensely entertaining''A super duper kick ass soldier''A first class all-action historical thriller''Heart-pounding stuff''Enjoy the rollercoaster ride'

The Emperor's Exile (Eagles of the Empire 19): The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller

By Simon Scarrow. 2020

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Adventure stories, Historical fiction, Suspense and thrillers, War storiesAncient history, History
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The Sunday Times bestseller - a thrilling new adventure in Simon Scarrow's acclaimed Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for…

readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF SIMON SCARROW'S BOOKS!'I could not put it down' ***** - AMAZON REVIEW'Awesome read . . . ' ***** - AMAZON REVIEW'A storytelling master . . . I loved this novel and can't wait for the next' ***** - AMAZON REVIEW'If you have read the previous books, you already know how good they are . . . If you have not read any of these books, then get started!' ***** - AMAZON REVIEWA.D. 57. Battle-scarred veterans of the Roman army Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro return to Rome. Thanks to the failure of their recent campaign on the eastern frontier they face a hostile reception at the imperial court. Their reputations and future are at stake. When Emperor Nero's infatuation with his mistress is exploited by political enemies, he reluctantly banishes her into exile. Cato, isolated and unwelcome in Rome, is forced to escort her to Sardinia. Arriving on the restless, simmering island with a small cadre of officers, Cato faces peril on three fronts: a fractured command, a deadly plague spreading across the province...and a violent insurgency threatening to tip the province into blood-stained chaos. IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!MORE PRAISE FOR SIMON SCARROW'S NOVELS'Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best'Independent'Blood, gore, political intrigue'Daily Sport'Always a joy' The Times

Killer of Men (The Long War)

By Christian Cameron. 2010

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Adventure stories, Historical fiction, Suspense and thrillers, War storiesAncient history
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In the epic clash of Greece and Persia, a hero is forged - a monumental novel from the author of…

the Tyrant series.Arimnestos is a farm boy when war breaks out between the citizens of his native Plataea and their overbearing neighbours, Thebes. Standing in the battle line for the first time, alongside his father and brother, he shares in a famous and unlikely victory. But after being knocked unconscious in the melee, he awakes not a hero, but a slave.Betrayed by his jealous and cowardly cousin, the freedom he fought for has now vanished, and he becomes the property of a rich citizen. So begins an epic journey out of slavery that takes the young Arimnestos through a world poised on the brink of an epic confrontation, as the emerging civilization of the Greeks starts to flex its muscles against the established empire of the Persians. As he tries to make his fortune and revenge himself on the man who disinherited him, Arimnestos discovers that he has a talent that pays well in this new, violent world - for like his hero, Achilles, he is 'a killer of men'.

The Last Greek (Commander #2)

By Christian Cameron. 2020

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Adventure stories, Classic fiction, Historical fiction, War storiesFamily and relationships, Ancient history, European history, European travel and geography
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

Few writers are better at conjuring up a vision of Ancient Greece' THE TIMES* * * * * * *210BCE.The…

most powerful empires in the world brawl over the spoils of a declawed Greece.Philopoemen has a vision to end the chaos and anarchy that consumes his homeland - to stop the endless wars and preserve the world he loves. He must resist the urge of the oligarchs to surrender to their oppressors and raise an army to defend his countrymen from the all-conquering powers of Sparta, Macedon and Rome.It is the last roll of the dice for the Achean League. The moment Philopoemen has been training for his whole life.The new Achilles is poised to restore the glory of the former empire. To herald a new era.To become the last great hero of Greece.* * * * * * *Praise for Christian Cameron:'One of the finest writers of historical fiction in the world' BEN KANE'The master of historical fiction' SUNDAY TIMES'A storyteller at the height of his powers' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY

Killer of Men (The Long War)

By Christian Cameron. 2010

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Adventure stories, Historical fiction, Suspense and thrillers, War storiesAncient history
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

In the epic clash of Greece and Persia, a hero is forged - a monumental novel from the author of…

the Tyrant series.Arimnestos is a farm boy when war breaks out between the citizens of his native Plataea and their overbearing neighbours, Thebes. Standing in the battle line for the first time, alongside his father and brother, he shares in a famous and unlikely victory. But after being knocked unconscious in the melee, he awakes not a hero, but a slave.Betrayed by his jealous and cowardly cousin, the freedom he fought for has now vanished, and he becomes the property of a rich citizen. So begins an epic journey out of slavery that takes the young Arimnestos through a world poised on the brink of an epic confrontation, as the emerging civilization of the Greeks starts to flex its muscles against the established empire of the Persians. As he tries to make his fortune and revenge himself on the man who disinherited him, Arimnestos discovers that he has a talent that pays well in this new, violent world - for like his hero, Achilles, he is 'a killer of men'.

The Emperor's Exile: The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller (Eagles Of The Empire Ser.)

By Simon Scarrow. 2020

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Adventure stories, Historical fiction, Suspense and thrillers, War storiesAncient history, History
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The Sunday Times bestseller - a thrilling new adventure in Simon Scarrow's acclaimed Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for…

readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF SIMON SCARROW'S BOOKS!'I could not put it down' ***** - AMAZON REVIEW'Awesome read . . . ' ***** - AMAZON REVIEW'A storytelling master . . . I loved this novel and can't wait for the next' ***** - AMAZON REVIEW'If you have read the previous books, you already know how good they are . . . If you have not read any of these books, then get started!' ***** - AMAZON REVIEWA.D. 57. Battle-scarred veterans of the Roman army Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro return to Rome. Thanks to the failure of their recent campaign on the eastern frontier they face a hostile reception at the imperial court. Their reputations and future are at stake. When Emperor Nero's infatuation with his mistress is exploited by political enemies, he reluctantly banishes her into exile. Cato, isolated and unwelcome in Rome, is forced to escort her to Sardinia. Arriving on the restless, simmering island with a small cadre of officers, Cato faces peril on three fronts: a fractured command, a deadly plague spreading across the province...and a violent insurgency threatening to tip the province into blood-stained chaos. IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!MORE PRAISE FOR SIMON SCARROW'S NOVELS'Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best' Independent'Blood, gore, political intrigue' Daily Sport'Always a joy' The Times

The Last Greek (Commander Ser.)

By Christian Cameron. 2020

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Adventure stories, Classic fiction, Historical fiction, War storiesFamily and relationships, Ancient history, European history, European travel and geography
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

Few writers are better at conjuring up a vision of Ancient Greece' THE TIMES* * * * * * *210BCE.…

The most powerful empires in the world brawl over the spoils of a declawed Greece.Philopoemen has a vision to end the chaos and anarchy that consumes his homeland - to stop the endless wars and preserve the world he loves. He must resist the urge of the oligarchs to surrender to their oppressors and raise an army to defend his countrymen from the all-conquering powers of Sparta, Macedon and Rome.It is the last roll of the dice for the Achean League. The moment Philopoemen has been training for his whole life.The new Achilles is poised to restore the glory of the former empire. To herald a new era.To become the last great hero of Greece.* * * * * * *Praise for Christian Cameron:'One of the finest writers of historical fiction in the world' BEN KANE'The master of historical fiction' SUNDAY TIMES'A storyteller at the height of his powers' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY

The Emperor's Exile (Eagles of the Empire 19): A thrilling new Roman epic from the Sunday Times bestseller

By Simon Scarrow. 2020

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Adventure stories, Historical fiction, Suspense and thrillers, War storiesAncient history, History
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From the Sunday Times bestselling author, a thrilling new adventure in Simon Scarrow's acclaimed Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect…

for readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. A.D. 57. Battle-scarred veterans of the Roman army Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro return to Rome. Thanks to the failure of their recent campaign on the eastern frontier they face a hostile reception at the imperial court. Their reputations and future are at stake. When Emperor Nero's infatuation with his mistress is exploited by political enemies, he reluctantly banishes her into exile. Cato, isolated and unwelcome in Rome, is forced to escort her to Sardinia. Arriving on the restless, simmering island with a small cadre of officers, Cato faces peril on three fronts: a fractured command, a deadly plague spreading across the province...and a violent insurgency threatening to tip the province into blood-stained chaos. IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!Praise for Simon's novels:'Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best' Independent'Blood, gore, political intrigue' Daily Sport'Always a joy' The Times

The Emperor's Exile (Eagles of the Empire 19): The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller

By Simon Scarrow. 2020

DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip)
Adventure stories, Historical fiction, Suspense and thrillers, War storiesAncient history, History
Synthetic audio

The gripping and action-packed new Roman army adventure in the Eagles of the Empire series by Sunday Times bestselling author…

Simon Scarrow. The perfect read for readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro, hardened veterans of the Roman army, have faced the Empire's enemies from Britannia to Parthia, from Hispania to Judea. Now once again they are on a mission that will imperil their lives and those of all who serve with them. Loyal to the last to their comrades in battle, fearless in the face of the most brutal or barbaric opponents, they are the finest men the Emperor can call on in the service of Rome. IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!Praise for Simon's novels:'Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best' Independent'Blood, gore, political intrigue' Daily Sport 'Always a joy' The Times(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

The Last Greek (Commander #2)

By Christian Cameron. 2020

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Adventure stories, Classic fiction, Historical fiction, War storiesFamily and relationships, Ancient history, European history, European travel and geography
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

Few writers are better at conjuring up a vision of Ancient Greece' THE TIMES* * * * * * *210BCE.The…

most powerful empires in the world brawl over the spoils of a declawed Greece.Philopoemen has a vision to end the chaos and anarchy that consumes his homeland - to stop the endless wars and preserve the world he loves. He must resist the urge of the oligarchs to surrender to their oppressors and raise an army to defend his countrymen from the all-conquering powers of Sparta, Macedon and Rome.It is the last roll of the dice for the Achean League. The moment Philopoemen has been training for his whole life.The new Achilles is poised to restore the glory of the former empire. To herald a new era.To become the last great hero of Greece.* * * * * * *Praise for Christian Cameron:'One of the finest writers of historical fiction in the world' BEN KANE'The master of historical fiction' SUNDAY TIMES'A storyteller at the height of his powers' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY

Rome: The brand new epic historical adventure for Summer 2025!

By Ben Kane. 2025

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Historical fiction, War storiesAncient history
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'Historical settings and characters that leap into life straight off the page' SCOTT MARIANI'A vivid page-turning epic' ANNE O'BRIEN'Engaging, immersive,…

thrilling. Highly recommend for anybody who loves Roman history, written by one of its true masters' PETER GIBBONSFor an empress to rise, a city must fall...Rome, 410 ADHalf-sister to Emperor Honorius, unmarried and powerless, twenty-year-old Galla Placidia watches from the shadows as imperial policies are made and unmade. Her plans to gain power and influence are halted when the city is besieged and captured by a vast army led by Alaric the Visigoth. Taken hostage, travelling out of Italy, Galla Placidia falls in love and marries a barbarian king. At a time when Rome's power is fast dwindling, its authority diminishing year upon year, she embarks on a dangerous and remarkable journey towards the imperial throne.But what price must a woman pay for power?This is the compelling story of a little-known, remarkable woman whose burning ambition saw her, against all odds, become empress of Rome.What your favourite authors have to say about Ben Kane:'A rip-roaring epic' PAUL FINCH'A truly vibrant and gripping read' HELENA GUMLEY-MASON'An epic tale' MATTHEW HARRFY'Historical fiction has never been more visceral' JAMES ROLLINS'A tour de force on an epic scale' DOUGLAS JACKSONReaders are loving Ben Kane:'Powerful evocation of our history' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An engaging and exciting read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripped me from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Epic tales, gorgeous prose, non-stop action' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Rich in period detail and lively in narrative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rome: The action-packed, rip-roaring historical epic from the Sunday Times bestseller!

By Ben Kane. 2025

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Historical fiction, War storiesAncient history
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

'Highly recommend for anybody who loves Roman history, written by one of its true masters' PETER GIBBONS'Epic in scope and…

intimate in historical detail' MATTHEW HARFFY'Authentic, fast-paced and immersive' CHRISTIAN CAMERON'A masterpiece of late Rome' S.J.A. TURNEY'Historical settings and characters that leap into life straight off the page' SCOTT MARIANI'A vivid page-turning epic' ANNE O'BRIENFor an empress to rise, a city must fall...Rome, 410 ADHalf-sister to Emperor Honorius, unmarried and powerless, twenty-year-old Galla Placidia watches from the shadows as imperial policies are made and unmade. Her plans to gain power and influence are halted when the city is besieged and captured by a vast army led by Alaric the Visigoth. Taken hostage, travelling out of Italy, Galla Placidia falls in love and marries a barbarian king. At a time when Rome's power is fast dwindling, its authority diminishing year upon year, she embarks on a dangerous and remarkable journey towards the imperial throne.But what price must a woman pay for power?This is the compelling story of a little-known, remarkable woman whose burning ambition saw her, against all odds, become empress of Rome.What your favourite authors have to say about Ben Kane:'A rip-roaring epic' PAUL FINCH'A truly vibrant and gripping read' HELENA GUMLEY-MASON'Historical fiction has never been more visceral' JAMES ROLLINS'A tour de force on an epic scale' DOUGLAS JACKSONReaders are loving Ben Kane:'Powerful evocation of our history' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An engaging and exciting read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripped me from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Epic tales, gorgeous prose, non-stop action' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Rich in period detail and lively in narrative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The House of Whispers: The thrilling new novel from the bestselling author of The Clockwork Girl!

By Anna Mazzola. 2023

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Historical fiction, War stories, Mysteries and crime storiesAncient history
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

*Picked as one of the best historical novels of 2023 by The Times!*'A creepy, chilling story - another Anna Mazzola…

triumph!' JENNIFER SAINT'Chilling and compelling, with echoes of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca' ESSIE FOXSometimes the secrets of the past are more dangerous than the present...Rome, 1938.As the world teeters on the brink of war, talented pianist Eva Valenti enters the house of widower Dante Cavallera to become his new wife.On the outside, the forces of Fascism are accelerating, but in her new home, Eva fears that something else is at work, whispering in the walls and leaving mysterious marks on Dante's young daughter.Soon she starts to wonder whether the house itself is trying to give up the secrets of its mysterious past - secrets that Dante seems so determined to keep hidden.However, Eva must also conceal the truth of her own identity, for if she is discovered, she will be in greater danger than she could ever have imagined...***Praise for The House of Whispers:'Mazzola builds up tension skilfully in a story that flirts with the supernatural as it moves towards a fiery conclusion' SUNDAY TIMES'This gothic ghost novel will keep you reading well into the night' GLAMOUR'Utterly brilliant. It's Rebecca meets Winter in Madrid with a sprinkling of Mazzola magic' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON'An atmospheric spine-tingler' HEAT'Packed with political and emotional intrigue, historically rich and deeply unsettling' SARAH HILARY'Deliciously creepy' WOMAN'S WEEKLY'Absolutely brilliant. Gripping, beautifully written and properly chilling' CAROLINE GREEN'Atmospheric and unsettling' DAILY RECORD'Beautiful, chilling, and darkly enchanting. Anna Mazzola is a truly gifted storyteller' CHRIS WHITAKER'A sinister gothic tale' COSMO'I ripped through The House of Whispers in double quick time' JAMES OSWALD'A deliciously creepy tale from the masterful Anna Mazzola' WOMAN'Robert Harris meets M.R. James in an evocative gothic tale' DAVID HEWSON'A gothic tale of political and psychological terror' GUARDIAN'The sense of place is impeccable, the sense of danger truly chilling' SINEAD CROWLEY'A delicately told ghost story set in the bright heat of 1930's Italy. Claustrophobic and compelling' AMANDA MASON

The Last Greek (Commander #2)

By Christian Cameron. 2020

DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip)
Adventure stories, Classic fiction, Historical fiction, War storiesFamily and relationships, Ancient history, European history, European travel and geography
Synthetic audio

Few writers are better at conjuring up a vision of Ancient Greece' THE TIMES* * * * * * *210BCE.The…

most powerful empires in the world brawl over the spoils of a declawed Greece.Philopoemen has a vision to end the chaos and anarchy that consumes his homeland - to stop the endless wars and preserve the world he loves. He must resist the urge of the oligarchs to surrender to their oppressors and raise an army to defend his countrymen from the all-conquering powers of Sparta, Macedon and Rome.It is the last roll of the dice for the Achean League. The moment Philopoemen has been training for his whole life.The new Achilles is poised to restore the glory of the former empire. To herald a new era.To become the last great hero of Greece.* * * * * * *Praise for Christian Cameron:'One of the finest writers of historical fiction in the world' BEN KANE'The master of historical fiction' SUNDAY TIMES'A storyteller at the height of his powers' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY

Rome: The action-packed, rip-roaring historical epic from the Sunday Times bestseller!

By Ben Kane. 2025

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY Audio (Direct to Player), DAISY Audio (Zip), DAISY text (Direct to player), DAISY text (Zip), Word (Zip), ePub (Zip)
Historical fiction, War storiesAncient history
Synthetic audio, Automated braille

'Highly recommend for anybody who loves Roman history, written by one of its true masters' PETER GIBBONS'Epic in scope and…

intimate in historical detail' MATTHEW HARFFY'Authentic, fast-paced and immersive' CHRISTIAN CAMERON'A masterpiece of late Rome' S.J.A. TURNEY'Historical settings and characters that leap into life straight off the page' SCOTT MARIANI'A vivid page-turning epic' ANNE O'BRIENFor an empress to rise, a city must fall...Rome, 410 ADHalf-sister to Emperor Honorius, unmarried and powerless, twenty-year-old Galla Placidia watches from the shadows as imperial policies are made and unmade. Her plans to gain power and influence are halted when the city is besieged and captured by a vast army led by Alaric the Visigoth. Taken hostage, travelling out of Italy, Galla Placidia falls in love and marries a barbarian king. At a time when Rome's power is fast dwindling, its authority diminishing year upon year, she embarks on a dangerous and remarkable journey towards the imperial throne.But what price must a woman pay for power?This is the compelling story of a little-known, remarkable woman whose burning ambition saw her, against all odds, become empress of Rome.What your favourite authors have to say about Ben Kane:'A rip-roaring epic' PAUL FINCH'A truly vibrant and gripping read' HELENA GUMLEY-MASON'Historical fiction has never been more visceral' JAMES ROLLINS'A tour de force on an epic scale' DOUGLAS JACKSONReaders are loving Ben Kane:'Powerful evocation of our history' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An engaging and exciting read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripped me from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Epic tales, gorgeous prose, non-stop action' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Rich in period detail and lively in narrative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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