The highly anticipated sequel to the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE 'Bloody brilliant'V.E. Schwab‘A ripping read’Joe AbercrombieGabriel de León has saved the Holy Grail from death, but his chance to end the endless night is lost.After turning his back on his silversaint brothers once and for all, Gabriel and the Grail set out to learn the truth of how Daysdeath might finally be undone.But the last silversaint faces peril, within and without. Pursued by children of the Forever King, drawn into wars and webs centuries in the weaving, and ravaged by his own rising bloodlust, Gabriel may not survive to see the truth of the Grail revealed.A truth that may be too awful for any to imagine.Jay Kristoff's book 'Empire of the Damned' was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-02-26. Read more

✨Sounds Like Love, the new magical rom-com from Ashley Poston is available to pre-order now!✨‘This is a beautiful story 🥰 Such a poignant portrayal of love, loss and finding oneself’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Ashley Poston writes really beautiful love stories with just a sprinkling of magic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Ashley Poston knows how to write romance … if you’re a true, soulmate-believing, kitchen slow dancing, and lover of romance with a bit of magical a realism, this is the one for you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * * Six months ago, Clementine West had the worst day of her life. So, she came up with a plan to keep her heart safe: stay busy, work hard, take no risks. And it’s been working.That is until one day she finds a strange man standing in her kitchen. A man with kind eyes, a crooked smile, and a recipe for the perfect lemon meringue pie. The kind of man that, before everything, she could have fallen for …He’s perfect but for one thing: he lives in the past. Seven years ago, to be exact.This should be impossible, but Clementine used to love impossible things. And maybe, just maybe, she will again. After all, love is never a matter of time – but a matter of timing.* * * Praise for Ashley Poston:'I LOVED this book. A beautiful, poignant story … breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy' ALI HAZELWOOD'An absolute and unexpected delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN'A gorgeous love story from one of the finest romance writers out there' CARLEY FORTUNE Read more

'This book is bloody brilliant'V.E. Schwab‘A ripping read’Joe AbercrombieThe SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES bestseller from the award-winning author of the Nevernight ChronicleIt has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise.Ever since, vampires have waged war against humanity building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Gabriel de León, half man, half monster, and last remaining silversaint – a sworn brother of the holy Silver Order dedicated to defending the realm from the creatures of the night – is all that stands between the world and its end.Imprisoned by the very monsters he has vowed to destroy Gabriel is forced to tell his story – a story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the War of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity’s last remaining hope:The Holy Grail.Featuring the darkly beautiful illustrations of Bon Orthwick (@monolimeart)Jay Kristoff's book 'Empire of the Damned' was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-02-26. Read more

Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho is one of the most controversial and talked-about novels of all time. A multi-million-copy bestseller hailed as a modern classic, it is a violent and outrageous black comedy about the darkest side of human nature.With an introduction by Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting.I like to dissect girls. Did you know I’m utterly insane?Patrick Bateman has it all: good looks, youth, charm, a job on Wall Street, and reservations at every new restaurant in town. He is also a psychopath. A man addicted to his superficial, perfect life, he pulls us into a dark underworld where the American Dream becomes a nightmare . . .Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature. Read more

'Outrageously fun. Both a propulsive, heart-pounding ride and a layered examination of social media, status, and obsession' Grace D. Li, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a ThiefJulie Chan didn't mean to steal her identical twin's life. She meant to call the police when she found the body. She meant to dial 911.Except when she unlocked Chloe's phone to make that call, she also gained access to her estranged sister's sponsorship deals, her followers, her wealth, her whole life. And Julie's not prepared to give it back. Not yet. So it's goodbye Julie, love Chloe x Now all Julie has to do is keep her head down and blend in with the beautiful Belladonnas, the tribe of influencers who had welcomed Chloe in to their inner circle before she died. Julie's going to breathe, detox, workout. Curate each post. Filter each picture. Spend whole days filming unboxing videos. But someone out there knows that even identical twins have their differences...'Diabolically fun' Monika Kim, author of Sunday Times bestseller, The Eyes are the Best Part'Edgy, vicious, and impossible to put down' Amber Cowie, award-winning author of The Off SeasonReaders LOVE Julie Chan is Dead: 'Captivating' 5 STAR REVIEW'Thrilling' 5 STAR REVIEW 'Enthralling' 5 STAR REVIEW 'Kept me reading way past midnight, I couldn't put it down' 5 STAR REVIEW 'Such a wild ride' 5 STAR REVIEW Read more

THE TIKTOK SENSATIONThe darkly funny, spellbinding trip of a novel that EVERYONE is talking about'No punches pulled, no hilarities dodged, no meme unmangled. O Bunny you are sooo genius!' MARGARET ATWOODWe call them Bunnies because that is what they call each other. Seriously. Bunny.Samantha Heather Mackey is an outsider in her small, highly selective MFA program at Warren University. In fact, she is utterly repelled by the rest of her fiction writing cohort – a clique of unbearably twee rich girls who call each other 'Bunny'.But then the Bunnies issue her with an invitation and Samantha finds herself inexplicably drawn to their front door, across the threshold, and down their rabbit hole.Blending sharp satire with fairytale horror, Bunny provides a hilarious look at the dark side of female friendship from one of fiction's most original voices.'The Secret History meets Jennifer's Body. Brilliant, sharp, weird... I loved it and I couldn't put it down.' KRISTEN ROUPENIAN 'Made me nod and cackle in terrified recognition.' LENA DUNHAM 'Hilarious, hallucinogenic freakery.' DAILY MAIL 'Cerebral and complusively readable.' VANITY FAIR Read more

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, Percival Everett's The Trees is a powerful satire of revenge and racial justice in America.A Sunday Times Fiction Book of the YearWinner of the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic FictionA Sunday Times Novel of the Year'He makes a revenge fantasy into a comic horror masterpiece.’ – Los Angeles TimesWhen the rural town of Money, Mississippi is beset by a series of brutal murders, a pair of detectives from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation arrive. Only to be met with resistance from the local sheriff, his deputy, the coroner, and a mob of racist white townsfolk.This, they expect. Less predictable, however, is the second corpse which appears at each crime scene: that of a man resembling Emmett Till, the young Black boy lynched in the same town sixty-five years earlier.As a spate of copycat killings spreads across the country, what begins as a murder investigation soon becomes a journey into the soul of America’s violent past.From the author of James, shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and Erasure, adapted into the Oscar-winning film American Fiction.‘Everett has mastered the movement between unspeakable terror and knock out comedy.’ - The New York Times Read more

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Eighteen-year-old Merricat may, or may not be, a mass murdererSix years ago everyone in the Blackwood family was poisoned by sugar laced with arsenic – everyone, that is, apart from Merricat and her elder sister Constance. They live in peaceful, ordered isolation, away from prying eyes in the nearby village, until one day boorish cousin Charles arrives with designs on their father’s fortune. Whether by practical or magical means, Merricat will do whatever is necessary to protect their home. Read more

From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hands sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight, Mere man shall end this endless night.Gabriel de León has lost his family, his faith, and his last hope of ending the endless night – the Holy Grail, Dior. With no desire left but vengeance, he and a band of loyal brothers journey into the war-torn heart of the Augustin Empire to claim the life of the Forever King.Unbeknownst to the Last Silversaint, the Grail still lives – speeding towards Augustin’s besieged capital in the frail hope of ending Daysdeath forever. But deadly treachery awaits within the halls of power, and the Forever King’s legions march ever closer. Gabriel and Dior will be drawn into a final battle that will shape the very fate of the Empire, but as the sun sets for what may be the last time, there will be no-one left for them to trust.Not even each other.From Sunday Times bestselling author of The Nevernight Chronicle, Jay Kristoff, comes the epic conclusion to the #1 internationally bestselling series.Jay Kristoff's book 'Empire of the Damned' was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-02-26. Read more

This spooky season curl up with the perfect witchy romcom for fans of Gilmore Girls, Hocus Pocus and Charmed. An absolute must-read if you love Erin Sterling’s The Ex Hex and Lana Harper’s Payback’s a Witch!It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus…Essie Winterscale lives in a huge and ever-changing house in the village of Good Winter, in deepest, darkest Essex. She lives with various witches of various ages, one of whom is still a bit salty about being hanged in the 1700s, one who keeps accidentally casting fertility spells, and one who knits things that create the future.All Essie ever wanted was to have a normal life but in the end she found herself drawn back to Beldam House because she just can’t stop her witchiness (although the ability to instantly chill wine is pretty awesome, even she has to admit).Into this coven of chaos stumbles gorgeous, clueless Josh, their new landlord – and he’s just discovered his tenants haven’t paid rent since the 1700s! As Josh is drawn further into the lives of the inhabitants of Beldam House, Essie is determined to keep him at broomstick’s length. That is, until a family secret, lying hidden for centuries, puts Josh firmly under her spell…‘Funny, smart and sassy…No one creates such brilliant worlds quite like Kate does’ Julie CaplinReaders have been bewitched by Hex Appeal:‘If I could rate this book 10 stars I totally would’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘SO much fun… a must read for spooky season’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Great characters, a wonderful setting and a story that will keep you engaged to the very end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Genuine laugh-out-loud moments’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Charming… I loved the close-knit coven’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐An amazing and fun ride… the story just sucked me in’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fast-moving plot, sharp humour… compulsively readable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘So much fun, definitely a good read for fall’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I love all the witchy vibes’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Full of magic and cosy comfort… gripping and entertaining’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Enemies to lovers with magical and witchery powers’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

'Jane Eyre meets American Psycho. Gloriously outrageous, sensationally unhinged' SUNDAY TIMES‘Simmering with rage, propulsive and laugh-out-loud funny' CATRIONA WARD'Weird and wonderful' LUCY MANGAN, GUARDIANWinifred Notty arrives at Ensor House prepared to play the perfect Victorian governess. She’ll dutifully tutor her charges, Drusilla and Andrew, tell them bedtime stories, and only joke about eating children. But the longer Winifred spends within the estate’s dreary confines and the more she learns of the perversions and pathetic preoccupations of the Pounds family, the more trouble she has sticking to her plan.Whether creeping across the moonlit lawns in her undergarments or gently tormenting the house staff, Winifred struggles at every turn to stifle the horrid compulsions of her past until her chillingly dark imagination breaches the feeble boundary of reality on Christmas morning. Wielding her signature sardonic wit and a penchant for the gorgeously macabre, Virginia Feito returns with a vengeance in Victorian Psycho.NOW BEING ADAPTED FOR A MAJOR FILM STARRING MARGARET QUALLEYWhat readers are saying…'Psychotic, strange, utterly hilarious, strangely relatable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Dark, gruesome, hilarious, wild, weird' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'One hell of a ride. Perfection!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I frequently found myself blindsided, mouth agape, and loved every second of it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Dare you crack open the TerrorTome? (Mind the spine)When horror writer Nick Steen gets sucked into a cursed typewriter by the terrifying Type-Face, Dark Lord of the Prolix, the hellish visions inside his head are unleashed for real. Forced to fight his escaping imagination - now leaking out of his own brain - Nick must defend the town of Stalkford from his own fictional horrors, including avascular-necrosis-obsessed serial killer Nelson Strain and Nick's dreaded throppleganger, the Dark Third. Can he and Roz, his frequently incorrect female editor, hunt down these incarnate denizens of Nick's rampaging imaginata before they destroy Stalkford, outer Stalkford and possibly slightly further?From the twisted genius of horror master Garth Marenghi - Frighternerman, Darkscribe, Doomsage (plus Man-Shee) - come three dark tales from his long-lost multi-volume epic: TerrorTome.Can a brain leak? (Yes, it can)-------------------------------------------'Reads like Garth's classic oeuvre of paperback horrors crossed with the X-Files, Faustian myth and bits of Manimal. Plus the cover is embossed with genuine foil at his insistence and at your expense'Ken Hodder, Head of Hodder'These three tales of terror by Garth Marenghi are... quality'Queen Fang, NosFor(at)um.com'A strong beginning, deepening intrigue and a knockout ending'How to Write Magazine Read more

THE ICONIC BRITISH SERIES THAT HAS REDEFINED A GENRE AND BECOME FAR MORE THAN A ZOMBIE STORY.This is a tale of loyalty, friendship, and the sacrifices we make for love. The Undead is a gripping, and often laugh-out-loud exploration of how far we’ll go to protect those we care about.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the most original voices of our time.” - Richard Moriarty, The Sun.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “RR Haywood delivers in style.” - Chris Riches, The Express.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Exceptional” - The London Economic.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Gripping authenticity from ex-cop Haywood” John Ward, Deputy Editor, Daily Star Sunday⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It can only be a matter of time before RR Haywood’s books are adapted for Netflix.” - The European⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Brilliant writing from start to end.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A whip-cracking, adrenaline-fuelled doozy of a book!"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The best series ever!"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A cracking read..."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You'll cheer, laugh and cry..."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A gem of a series."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The best zombie series by far.""My name is Howie. I was named after my father, Howard, but having two Howards was confusing, so I became Howie. I am a supermarket night manager. This is my account."When a deadly infection spreads across Europe, supermarket manager Howie’s ordinary life is thrown into chaos. As the world crumbles around him, he teams up with his autistic best mate, Dave and a ragtag group of misfits to face an enemy unlike any other—the undead. But this isn’t just any infection. It evolves. It learns. And it’s getting smarter every day. Howie soon learns that nothing is quite what it seems - and neither is he.With fast-paced, blistering action, The Undead series follows Howie and Dave and their unlikely friends as they become the only hope for humanity pitted in a race against time to stop the infection before it becomes clevererer than them. Which honestly wouldn't be that hard.The Undead has grown to become an iconic British series, redefining zombie horror with rich, unparalleled characterisation—seldom seen outside of literary fiction. But The Undead becomes far more than a zombie story. This is a tale of loyalty and friendship, of how we bond and how far we will go for the people we love. Its catchphrases have become part of everyday language for its readers, and its razor-sharp humour reflects the stupidity and greed of humanity, while still offering hope that we can rise above and do the right thing.Start your journey now and become immersed in the world of The Undead.Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Amazon & Audible bestselling author, RR Haywood. One of the top ten most downloaded indie authors in the UK with over four million books sold and nearly 40 Kindle bestsellers*WINNER OF DISCOVER SCI-FI BEST RELEASE OF 2023*Find out more about the author at rrhaywood.comThis book was authored by Richard Haywood and not generated by any machine or artificial intelligence. This statement serves as a legally binding guarantee of authenticity and can be used to establish the true creator of this work should any doubt arise. Read more

"The Blade Mage delivers big-muscled magic and high-octane thrills." - Gary Phillips, DC Comics Novels – Batman: The Killing JokeThe sword chooses its wielder.I never asked to be Blade Mage. My fellow wizards weren’t thrilled, either. Unfortunately, those weird old druids have a strict no returns policy.So I left, and for the past few years, I’ve hidden from my responsibilities. But I always knew one day the Cabal would come looking for its precious sword.And so they have, but only because a heinous crime has occurred…A sorcerer has used forbidden magic to slay a fellow wizard. It’s an open and shut case. The killer admitted it. He also stands accused of kidnapping a child, who is still missing, but they say that isn’t my problem. No, as Blade Mage, I’m not supposed to play paranormal detective. The Cabal only expects one thing of me—they want me to play executioner.Problem is…The accused is my best friend.And before I chop off his head, I want to know the truth. But the path is filled with shifty wizards, fearsome witches, insidious demons, and supernatural conspirators at every turn.It ain’t easy being the Blade Mage.The Blade Mage is a gritty Urban Fantasy mystery and adventure with a smart-mouthed, sarcastic lead. If you enjoy witty wizards, mythical creatures, and magical mayhem with a side of humor… Well, grab your wizard staff and summon up the Buy or Read Now button and let the fun begin!"Witty, action-packed, and never one to shy away from the unexpected. Phillip Drayer Duncan is not to be missed." - J.H. Fleming, Music the Gathering: A Most Inconvenient Curse Read more

LOVE IS STRANGER THAN FICTION …📚📚📚'Ashley Poston has done it again … enchanting' B.K. BORISON'If I ever need to get lost in a cosy romance, A Novel Love Story will be the go-to' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This one just hit different … beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐📚Have you ever found yourself lost in a good book … literally?📚Eileen Merriweather loves a good love story. The fictional kind, anyway. After all, imaginary men don’t break your heart.That’s why she’s so excited for her annual book club retreat – instead, when her car breaks down en route, Eileen finds herself in Eloraton. A town where every meet is cute, the rain always comes in the afternoon, and the bookshop is always curated with impeccable taste.It feels too good to be true … because Eloraton is the setting of her favourite romance series. And Eileen is sure she must be here to bring the town its storybook ending.But there’s one character she can’t place. The grumpy bookshop owner with mint-green eyes, and an irritatingly sexy mouth. He does not want Eileen to finish this story, but how else can she find her happily-ever-after?***✨Sounds Like Love, the BRAND NEW magical rom-com from Ashley Poston is available to pre-order now!✨***Readers have been spellbound by Ashley Poston:'That. Was. Outstanding.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LOVED this book. A beautiful, poignant story … breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy' ALI HAZELWOOD'I am SPEECHLESS' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute and unexpected delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN'My favorite Ashley Poston book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A gorgeous love story from one of the finest romance writers out there' CARLEY FORTUNE'A love letter to romance readers' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Perfect for fans of:🌤️Grumpy x sunshine💞Actual book boyfriend🏠Small-town romance🖤Enemies-to-lovers📖Books about books✨A touch of magic Read more

‘This was one of those books that just keeps giving … It’s a thriller, it’s about friendships, it’s about finding your path, it’s a murder mystery, it’s just brilliant’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘STUNNING! Feminist writing at its absolute best. 10 stars’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * *Nessa: The SeekerJo: The ProtectorHarriett: The PunisherWith newfound powers the time has come to take matters into their own hands…Widowed Nessa lives alone in her house near the ocean. In the quiet hours, she hears voices belonging to the dead – who will only speak to her.On the cusp of fifty Harriett’s marriage and career imploded, but her life is far from over – in fact, she’s undergone a stunning metamorphosis.Jo spent years at war with her body. The rage that arrived with menopause felt like the last straw – until she discovers she’s able to channel it.Guided by voices only Nessa can hear, the trio discover the abandoned body of a teenage girl. The police have written off the victim. But the women have not. Their own investigations lead to more bodies, and a world of wealth where the rules don’t apply – and the realisation that laws are designed to protect villains, not the vulnerable.Now three women will avenge the innocent and punish the guilty. IT’S TIME.* * *Praise for Kirsten Miller ‘A perfect contradiction, existing in the shades of grey that real life is so often painted in … A story that’s as furious as it is tender’ Emily Henry ‘A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it with all my broken heart. Read it. You’ll love it’ Marian Keyes‘A proper smash-the-patriarchy read with tension and a compelling plot to boot … Loved it’ Harriet Tyce‘A propulsive plot and characters that roar off the page, this is a novel that’s unafraid to take on societal misogyny while being satirical and even funny at the same time’ Guardian‘An addictive, fast-paced crime novel like nothing you’ve ever read before’ Red magazine Read more

'OMG... I read the last page and just stared into space and thought "that was bloody brilliant"' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'THE ENDING???... It kept me up late at night reading... Will definitely be recommending this to everyone I know' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Laugh-out-loud funny and practically every other known emotion. This book has it all' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ December 2023. The human race has fought a deadly virus and lost. The only things left from the world before are burning cities and rotting corpses. But in London, one woman is still alive. Although she may be completely unprepared for her new existence, as someone who has spent her life trying to fit in, being alone is surprisingly liberating. Determined to discover if she really is the last survivor on earth, she sets off on an extraordinary adventure, with only an abandoned golden retriever named Lucky for company. Maybe she'll find a better life or maybe she'll die along the way. But whatever happens, the end of everything will be her new beginning.A terrifically, dark and funny tale about one woman all alone at the end of the world, perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Katy Brent and Dolly Alderton. Everyone loves Last One at the Party:'Wow, what an incredible read!!!... I was literally racing through the last third of the book to find out about its ending. Well, I was crying after closing the book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I just couldn't put this novel down' Jenny Colgan'I LOVED this book... couldn't stop reading it for the life of me. Then at the end I cried because it was over' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sometimes I laughed, sometimes I cried, but I always related and I never wanted it to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adored this book' Gillian McAllister'I have raced through it in a few days. It has consumed my thoughts and will stay with me for a long time' Sophie Cousens 'This book is fantastic. I'm sobbing' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Super original... moving and VERY FUNNY' Cesca Major Read more

A Brand-New Extreme Horror Novel From the Twisted Mind That Brought You Woom."Switches effortlessly from pitch-perfect satire and South Park-style skewering of everything in sight to tense, bloody, and incredibly painful horror." - BRIAN ASMAN, author of Man, Fuck This House.Revenge is on the program at this year's Splatterfest convention!Horror authors, critics and fans from all over the world have gathered to share stories, enjoy each other's company, and to take part in the yearly Gross Out contest, a fan favorite.But some attendees have arrived with ulterior motives. Clay Kayden, whose story at the last in-person Gross Out contest got him "canceled," wants to tear down the convention from the inside. Moira Mead is desperate to impress her favorite horror director, who's promised to option a story based on the weekend's readings. And Clay's former mentor, Guest of Honor David Ennis, just wants to find his muse again… no matter the cost.In a weekend filled with violence and horror, no one will be spared from trauma, and only one author can reign supreme.(Gross Out features characters and situations from the novella, Woom. While this not a direct sequel, it does continue Shyla and Angel's story from that fateful night in Room 6 of the Lonely Motel.)WARNING: Do not buy this book if you have a weak stomach, if you're easily disturbed, or if you're looking for a light horror read. THIS IS NOT THAT BOOK. Seriously. You've been warned. Read more

Think your job is purgatory? Try working for the afterlife.For former man of science and very unhappy medium, Dr Newton Barlow, the frontline between good and evil is starting to get old. With Purgatory a mess of hopeless bureaucracy, banal amateurism and unreliable excitement, he’s beginning to crave a challenge.Something big.Something big duly arrives in the form of a crime so cunning, so utterly diabolical, that Barlow and the bumbling Purgatorians are going to have to find a way around their trademark inefficiency, or lose a lot more than their expense accounts.But, with his girlfriend pushing for a slice of the paranormal action, his gothic daughter caught in the crossfire with his ex-wife, and an in-tray awash with humiliating ghost chases, the ever-snarky Dr Barlow is spread thinner than roadkill. Headless horsemen, missing links, killer drones and a sinister jester, Tom Fool is another rollicking comedy from the writer of The Unhappy Medium.‘A superb sequel!’ ‘… a Pratchett-like quality to the humor, peppered with engaging facts, and a very interesting premise.’ ‘Clever, original and hilarious.’ ‘Absolutely a standout work!’ Read more