We’re delighted to reveal the stunning covers of our May 2025 releases!
LUSUS NATURAE
Chris Coppel
Lusus Naturae is the latest spine-chilling horror novel from renowned horror and thriller writer Chris Coppel, following the dark re-awakening of a long-trapped monster, genetically modified in WWII as a killing machine to fight against the Nazis.
As the peaceful town of Deal in Kent prepares for an onslaught of tourists during the summer holidays, nautical archaeologists uncover the infamous Lady Lovibond, a ship long thought to be lost to the sea. But unbeknownst to them, the ship is carrying with it a dark secret, for trapped within a mysterious stone sarcophagus – strapped to the foredeck of a second ship, ensnared within the wreckage – is the most horrific scientific-experiment-gone-wrong in history. Blissfully unaware, the archaeologists bring this artifact ashore, not realising that they are about to unleash a living weapon of mass destruction upon the unsuspecting population of Deal. Will any of them survive?
Lusus Naturae is a must read for all monster-horror lovers, with its spectacularly gripping, fast-paced plot and wickedly gruesome descriptions. Perfect for readers who have enjoyed Coppel’s previous horror novels, such as Lunacy and Latency, and fans of Stephen King’s grittier horror works.
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Chris Coppel – Lusus Naturae£12.99
SECRETS OF LOSTMOR
Ann Smythe
Secrets of Lostmor follows Lily as she embarks on an emotional rollercoaster when she is forced to return to her childhood home, an abandoned gothic mansion on the Cornish coast that she thought was sold long ago.
Haunted by a family tragedy, her rekindled friendship with the groundsman who still lives on the estate leads to the discovery of family secrets, including affairs, betrayal and murder. She also finds unexpected love with Oliver, only for their relationship to be threatened by past events. The arrival of a mysterious character seeking answers in Lostmor only heightens the tension, and his drive for retribution and revenge intertwines with Lily’s story as, eventually, their paths cross.
This thrilling romantic suspense novel weaves a gothic murder mystery with layers of deceit and family drama, captivating readers through a compelling story of love, murder and revenge. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh’s best seller I Let You Go and Rachel Lynch’s The Secret Inheritance, it will keep readers hooked until the dramatic climax.
QUACKS
Dr Ahmed Handy
Quacks delights readers with a series of hilarious and bizarre stories from Dr Ahmed Handy’s early years working in the NHS. This heartfelt and humorous memoir covers the oftentimes bewildering, but undoubtedly formative, three-and-a-half-years Dr Handy spent as a junior doctor, beginning with his tentative first days on the wards and concluding with his final hospital-based attachment.
Whilst discussing the day-to-day challenges faced by junior doctors, Handy opens up a discourse around the culture shock he felt as a British Arab working in the Midlands. Having grown up in East Anglia, and after attending medical school in London, he suddenly found himself working in the Midlands, a part of the country with which he was wholly unfamiliar, and which was equally unfamiliar with people like him – a theme that resonates throughout the book.
What sets Quacks apart from other junior doctor memoirs is the focus on Handy’s personal experiences of other quirky doctors and nurses he worked alongside, ranging from the mildly eccentric to the petty, bizarre, or even overtly sociopathic. The amusing, entertaining and sometimes shocking stories arising from these experiences form the narrative of the book, with Handy also articulating the personal impact of these experiences, and how they shaped both his life and career in the years that followed.
This witty and thought-provoking memoir is an enlightening account and easy read, perfect for fans of Adam Kay’s This is Going to Hurt, and those wanting to know more about the inner workings of the NHS.
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Dr Ahmed Handy – Quacks£9.99
THE WASHING OF THE SPEARS (Babanango, #3)
DJG Palmer
The Washing of the Spears concludes the epic historical romance trilogy Babanango, with author DJG Palmer drawing upon personal experience and extensive research to artfully portray Victorian army life and the true horrors of colonial war, the ageless truths of being gay in the military, and the scale of losses enforced by the British Empire.
In this heartbreaking final instalment, death lurks around every corner, and as their part in the Anglo-Zulu War reaches its pinnacle, Lieutenant Bond is forced to choose between what is expected of him and what his heart desires. Whether at the hands of the encroaching army of warriors or at the hands of the British army, should the nature of their relationship become known, Bond and Coleman risk everything they love and cherish in order to maintain it. Will they choose love over duty, in their final battle? Or will overwhelming odds and futile honour find them still torn between risk and reward?
Eloquently written, meticulously researched, and artfully balancing historical fact and emotive human experiences, DJG Palmer delivers storytelling akin to Madeline Miller’s infamous retelling of the Trojan War, Song of Achilles, creating a tragic and heart-breaking final instalment to his epic trilogy. The Babanango trilogy is a must read for romance and historical fiction lovers alike, with The Washing of the Spears drawing a realistic conclusion to a beautiful and tragic tale of ill-fated love.
