L'uomo di casa by Romano De Marco (2017)

Mine to Keep by Wendy Hudson (2017)

**Award winning author Wendy Hudson is back with a chilling lesbian romantic suspense, set in rural Scotland.** Erin Carter is alone. Plagued by childhood nightmares since the loss of her mother, she embarks on a journey to trace her father, hoping to find some semblance of family and put the darkness to rest. A tentative thread leads her to Hopetoun, in rural Scotland, and the welcoming Cornfield Castle. There she meets Abigail Miller, the castle chef, who quickly becomes her tour guide and search partner. Along with Abigail’s brother, George, they decipher village gossip from truth, fact from folklore, and offer Erin sanctuary within the castle walls. But when Erin’s nightmares start to close in, can she defeat them and learn to live again?

Forever and a Day by Anthony Horowitz (2018)

The sea keeps its secrets. But not this time. One body. Three bullets. 007 floats in the waters of Marseille, killed by an unknown hand. It’s time for a new agent to step up. Time for a new weapon in the war against organised crime. It’s time for James Bond to earn his licence to kill. This is the story of the birth of a legend, in the brutal underworld of the French Riviera.

Purity is a Lie by Gav Thorpe (2018)

**Advent Calendar 2018: Day Twenty** When Taddeus the Purifier joins Rogue Trader Janus Draik on a mission into the dark heart of the Blackstone Fortress, his faith is tested – as is his patience with his would-be allies. #### **Read it because** Everybody loves an imperial priest—especially one who wants to purify things in flames and thinks he's seeing visions from the Emperor… #### **The story** Of all the explorers in the Blackstone Fortress, few are as feared by those who have made Precipice a home as Taddeus the Purifier. Though the Ecclesiarchy priest disdains all those around him who would plunder the fortress for profit or power, he knows they are of use—for the visions sent to him by the Emperor are all that matters. Accompanying Rogue Trader Janus Draik in search of a hidden vault will put Taddeus' beliefs to the test, as danger looms.

Motherlode by Nick Kyme (2018)

**Advent Calendar 2018: Day Thirteen** Returning to Precipice after a narrow escape from a Drukhari raider in the Blackstone Fortress, the ratling twins Raus & Rein find that danger lurks all around them… #### **Read it because** It's a madcap day-in-the-life tale starring the ratling twins from Warhammer Quest: Blackstone Fortress. Getting into one scrape after another, it's a great exploration of how they are—and how they survive. #### **The story** After a successful adventure in the Blackstone Fortress—and a desperate escape from a fearsome enemy—the ratling twins Raus & Rein return to Precipice to sell their hard-won spoils, leaving their Drukhari foe for dead. But it's not that easy to kill a denizen of the Dark City… As they try to offload their haul in the markets of Precipice, the day quickly spirals out of control as their past catches up with them in more ways than one—can the twins possibly escape the enemies coming their way?

Baphomet by Night by Peter McLean (2018)

Assigned to garrison duty on the recently reclaimed forge world Baphomet, Astra Militarum Corporal Cully and Sergeant Rachain find a mystery on their hands… The war for Baphomet is over. The Chaos cult, which brought the planet to its knees, has been defeated, and the ruined forge world is back in Imperial hands. Sergeant Rachain and Corporal Cully of the Reslian 45th are assigned to garrison duty in an outpost in a shattered city—a nice easy job… or so it seems. When an attack from the smoke-shrouded darkness leaves several of their number dead with no sign of enemy casualties, the Astra Militarum troopers start to wonder just what is out there.

Man of Iron by Guy Haley (2018)

**Advent Calendar 2018: Day Four** What exactly is UR-025? When the ancient robot ventures into the Blackstone Fortress alongside a party from the Adeptus Mechanicus, secrets come to light that could spell doom… #### **Read it because** It's a look at one of the greatest mysteries—and most fascinating characters—from the Warhammer Quest: Blackstone Fortress game. #### **The story** Of all the explorers in the Blackstone Fortress, the towering robot known only as UR-025 is perhaps the most mysterious… and dangerous. An automatous tool of Magos-Ethericus Nanctos III of Ryza, the machine's true reasons for joining the muster at Precipice and venturing inside the ancient alien labyrinth of the fortress is unknown. When it enters the twisted, ever-changing corridors of the alien construct alongside a force of other explorers from the Adeptus Mechanicus, secrets may come to light… and they are to be feared.

Lightning Run by Peter McLean (2018)

**Read it because** We've seen tales about ace Imperial fighter pilots – this takes a different tack with a Valkyrie pilot who is thrown into peril when a mission goes awry. #### **The story** Elijan III has all but fallen to Chaos. Servants of the Dark Gods swarm across the world, and only a small contingent of Imperial forces remain – but as long as the Aquila flies, hope remains. And while pilot Salvatoria Grant's Valkyrie flies, she will keep fighting to return the world to Imperial control. Tasked with transporting an Astra Militarum general who may be the key to winning the war, Grant's mission takes an unpleasant turn and she finds herself in a situation out of her control and our of her comfort zone… but one that could save Elijan III.

Sand Lords by Peter McLean (2018)

Lost in the desert, their vehicles failing and water nearly gone, the Tallarn 236th Sand Lords are in trouble—but even more danger is about to find them. #### **Read it because** It's a tense tale that explores the infamous Tallarn Desert Raiders and shows their resourcefulness in the face of near-certain death. #### **The story** In the deep deserts of Marbas II, Captain Amareo Thrax of the Tallarn 236th—the infamous "Sand Lords"—is in trouble. His convoy of 28 armoured recon vehicles is down to a mere handful. Water is low and shade non-existent. And morale is as low as it can be, his warriors bitter and terrified. As he reflects on the events that led them to these dire straits, little does he realise that the horror has yet to end…

Repentia by Alec Worley (2018)

Two Sisters Repentia have been sent to retrieve a holy relic of the Ecclesiarchy from a dangerous world. As they seek a way off the planet with their prize, danger looms… #### **Read it because** It's a look at a little-explored side of the Adepta Sororitas—the repentant sisters who have transgressed and seek absolution. #### **The story** When a sister of the Adepta Sororitas transgresses, she takes the oath of the Repentia. Casting off arms and armour, she takes up the holy Eviscerator and embarks on the most dangerous missions her Canoness has to offer, in the hope of redemption in the eyes of the immortal God-Emperor. Two such Sisters Repentia have been dispatched to a feral world in search of a long-lost relic of the Ecclesiarchy, the writings of a martyred hero. Can they survive the trials and tribulations that they face as they seek a way off the world with their prize?

That's Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger (2018)

It's been three years since the Virgil County High School Massacre. Three years since my best friend, Sarah, was killed in a bathroom stall during the mass shooting. Everyone knows Sarah's story--that she died proclaiming her faith. But it's not true. I know because I was with her when she died. I didn't say anything then, and people got hurt because of it. Now Sarah's parents are publishing a book about her, so this might be my last chance to set the record straight...but I'm not the only survivor with a story to tell about what did--and didn't--happen that day. Except Sarah's martyrdom is important to a lot of people, people who don't take kindly to what I'm trying to do. And the more I learn, the less certain I am about what's right. I don't know what will be worse: the guilt of staying silent or the consequences of speaking up...

Before I let go by Marieke Nijkamp (2018)

Corey and her best friend, Kyra, are inseparable. Corey is the only person who understands Kyra's high-highs and low-lows. So when Corey's family moves away from their Alaskan town, she makes Kyra promise to stay strong during the long, dark winters and wait for her return. Except Kyra doesn't. Two days before Corey is to visit, Kyra is found floating underneath the ice.

Enterre Seus Mortos by Ana Paula Maia (2018)

Uma habilidosa mescla de novela policial, faroeste de horror e romance filosófico, escrito por uma das vozes mais originais da literatura brasileira contemporânea. Edgar Wilson é “um homem simples que executa tarefas”. Trabalha no órgão responsável por recolher animais mortos em estradas e levá-los para um depósito onde são triturados num grande moedor. Seu colega de profissão, Tomás, é um ex-padre excomungado pela Igreja Católica que distribui extrema unção aos moribundos vítimas de acidentes fatais que cruzam seu caminho. A rotina de Edgar Wilson, absurda em sua pacatez, é alterada quando ele se depara com o corpo de uma mulher enforcada dentro da mata. Quando descobre que a polícia não possui recursos para recolhê-lo ― o rabecão está quebrado ―, o funcionário é incapaz de deixá-lo à mercê dos abutres e decide rebocar o cadáver clandestinamente até o depósito, onde o guarda num velho freezer, à espera de um policial que, quando chega, não pode resolver a situação. Nos próximos dias, o improvisado esquife receberá ainda outro achado de Wilson, o lacônico herói deste desolador romance kafkiano: desta vez o corpo de um homem. Habituados a conviver com a brutalidade, Edgar e Tomás não se abalam diante da morte, mas conhecem a fronteira, pela qual transitam diariamente, entre o bem e o mal, o homem e o animal. Enquanto Tomás se empenha em salvar a alma, Edgar se preocupa com a carcaça daqueles que cruzam seu caminho. Por isso, os dois decidem dar um fim digno àqueles infelizes cadáveres. Em sua tentativa de devolvê-los ao curso da normalidade, palavra fugidia no universo que Ana Paula Maia constrói magistralmente, os dois removedores de animais mortos conhecerão o insalubre destino de seus semelhantes. Com uma linguagem seca, que mimetiza as estradas pelas quais o romance se desenrola, a autora faz brotar questões existenciais de difícil resolução. O resultado é uma inusitada mescla de romance filosófico e faroeste que revela o poderoso projeto literário de Maia. “Nem da alma nem do coração. Os personagens de Ana Paula Maia sofrem do fígado.” ― O Estado de S. Paulo “É preciso entender muito de ficção, de realidade e de representação da realidade para poder escrever assim.” ― O Globo “Ana Paula encontra, em meio às manobras mais repulsivas, o tom mítico de uma maldição bíblica, disfarçada nos popismos de superfície.” ― Rolling Stone Brasil

Foe by Iain Reid (2018)

Severe climate change has ravaged the country, leaving behind a charred wasteland. Junior and Henrietta live a comfortable if solitary life on one of the last remaining farms. Their private existence is disturbed the day a stranger comes to the door with alarming news. Junior has been randomly selected to travel far away from the farm, but the most unusual part is that arrangements have already been made so that when he leaves, Henrietta won’t have a chance to miss him. She won’t be left alone—not even for a moment. Henrietta will have company. Familiar company.

Woman Before You by Carrie Blake (2018)

For the sake of the game by Laurie R. King (2018)

***For the Sake of the Game*** is the latest volume in the award-winning series from New York Times bestselling editors Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger, with stories of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and friends in a variety of eras and forms. King and Klinger have a simple formula: ask some of the world's greatest writers-regardless of genre-to be inspired by the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle. The results are surprising and joyous. Some tales are pastiches, featuring the recognizable figures of Holmes and Watson; others step away in time or place to describe characters and stories influenced by the Holmes world. Some of the authors spin whimsical tales of fancy; others tell hardcore thrillers or puzzling mysteries. One beloved author writes a song; two others craft a melancholy tale of insectoid analysis. This is not a volume for listeners who crave a steady diet of stories about Holmes and Watson on Baker Street. Rather, it is for the generations of people who were themselves inspired by the classic tales, and who are prepared to let their imaginations roam freely. Features stories by Peter S. Beagle, Rhys Bowen, Reed Farrel Coleman, Jamie Freveletti, Alan Gordon, Gregg Hurwitz, Toni L. P. Kelner, William Kotzwinkle and Joe Servello, Harley Jane Kozak, D. P. Lyle, Weston Ochse, Zoe Sharp, Duane Swierczynski, and F. Paul Wilson

False Witness by Andrew Grant (2018)

"Alabama police detective Cooper Devereaux chases a cunning serial killer terrorizing the city of Birmingham in this edge-of-your-seat thriller for readers of James Lee Burke, Craig Johnson, and Robert Crais. A woman disappears on her twenty-first birthday. The following day her body is found, wrapped neatly like a gift in a crumbling, sun-speckled graveyard. What does Detective Devereaux have to go on? Very little. No motive, no suspects. Then another victim is discovered in a crematorium parking lot. Again, she was killed on her twenty-first birthday. Again, her body was wrapped like a gift. By the third murder the tabloids have dubbed the homicidal monster the Birthday Killer--and Devereaux is under the gun. While Devereaux's own violent and mysterious past nips at his heels, and his fragile home life threatens to unravel, he can't afford to be anything but totally obsessed with the frantic search through the many layers of this city, from its wealthy enclaves to its dark criminal underbelly. The only certainty is that Devereaux is hunting a killer determined to fulfill a deranged agenda in which women's lives are extinguished like candles on a cake. Praise for Andrew Grant's False Friend "A suspenseful action-packed drama that is sure to please fans of the series and mystery/thriller lovers alike."--Library Journal "An incendiary thriller. Cooper is solid--decent, flawed, and entertaining."--Kirkus Reviews False Positive "Engrossing. Action-driven, the book's pace never stops until the startling conclusion, which will chill to the core."--RT Book Reviews (top pick) "Smashing."--Booklist RUN "An adrenaline-fueled thrill ride that will have your head spinning and your heart pounding."--Joseph Finder "Grant always delivers the goods. Relentless, twisty, and blistering-fast, RUN is a book you don't dare start at bedtime."--Sean Chercover"--

Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice (2018)

"A daring post-apocalyptic novel from a powerful rising literary voice. With winter looming, a small northern Anishinaabe community goes dark. Cut off, people become passive and confused. Panic builds as the food supply dwindles. While the band council and a pocket of community members struggle to maintain order, an unexpected visitor arrives, escaping the crumbling society to the south. Soon after, others follow. The community leadearship loses its grip on power as the visitors manipulate the tired and hungry to take control of the reserve. Tensions rise and, as the months pass, so does the death toll due to sickness and despair. Frustrated by the building chaos, a group of young friends and their families turn to the land and Anishinaabe tradition in hopes of helping their community thrive again. Guided through the chaos by an unlikely leader named Evan Whitesky, they endeavor to restore order while grappling with a grave decision. Blending action and allegory, Moon of the Crusted Snow upends our expectations. Out of catastrophe comes resilience. And as one society collapses, another is reborn."--provided by publisher.

Hell Bay by Kate Rhodes (2018)

DI Ben Kitto needs a second chance. After ten years working for the murder squad in London, a traumatic event has left him grief-stricken. He’s tried to resign from his job, but his boss has persuaded him to take three months to reconsider. Ben plans to work in his uncle's boatyard on the tiny Scilly island of Bryher where he was born, hoping to mend his shattered nerves. His plans go awry when the body of a sixteen-year-old girl is found on the beach at Hell Bay. Her attacker must still be on the island because no ferries have sailed during the two-day storm. Everyone on the island is under suspicion. Dark secrets are about to resurface. And the murderer could strike again at any time . . .

Ruin Beach by Kate Rhodes (2018)

DI Ben Kitto has become the Scilly Islands’ Deputy Chief of Police. As the island’s lazy summer takes hold, he finds himself missing the excitement of the murder squad in London. But when a body is found anchored to the rocks of a nearby cave, it appears he’s spoken too soon. The island of Tresco, and the deep and murky waters that surround it, hold a dark secret. One that someone seems desperate to uncover . . .