Everybody! The sun has fully revealed itself, so the past fortnight has been gloriously warm, and our TBR piles have been dramatically decreased - who doesn’t enjoy some sunny-time reading?
With room to fill, why not look to our upcoming May Publication Day for new stories to dive into? This month, we’ve got a mighty collection of crime capers, fantasy epics and lots of varied books to enjoy - trust us when we say that there’s something for everyone in our soon-to-be-released collection!
To help readers get started, we’ve picked out these five titles which are not to be missed…
Not Bad Ideas by Grayson Koch
It is through every interaction of myriad shades that the author has emerged a more evolved being, with realizations of the self, hitherto unexplored and hence, unfathomed.
There is a common expression that would fit nicely into the ideas and beliefs discussed in Grayson Koch’s deeply explorative memoir: “It takes a village to raise one person.” In a world of such diversity and opportunity, Koch’s writing explores the village that helped raise them…
Not only is this book a celebration of love and friendship, it’s also a challenge against the adversity and pushback unnecessarily experienced by so many in our modern society. As a trans author, Grayson navigates the challenges of the everyday - where true friends become allies in his struggle for self-acceptance.
In a world of independence and assertive opinions, Koch’s work is an important reminder that friends can help validate your worth - the village is still with you, no matter where you go.
Available in paperback.
Abduction by Grace Fauchelle
In the sterile chill of an operating room, Bailey Rickson awakens to a living nightmare. Strapped down and paralysed, her mind races as bright surgical lights blind her and pain radiates from her hip.
If you’re scared of the doctor’s surgery or of having a medical operation, you would at least acknowledge that you had brought yourself to the hospital first. For the lead character in Grace Fauchelle’s chilling new horror story, her worst nightmare has just become a twisted reality…
Not for the faint of heart, this frightening medical tale pins readers to the page as the mysterious (but definitely dangerous) Doctor X starts a harrowing game in which the rights for control and the opportunity to survive are the important stakes on the operating table. Flickering in and out of darkness, what does Bailey need to do to wake up from the nightmare?
For fans of Saw and Final Destination, hold your breath for Fauchelle’s bone-chilling and gruesome story. Are you ready to play?
Available in paperback.
Digital Dreams by Povey Balkanski
Mercue is on the run, hiding on the Moon with enemies closing in fast. His next move could change everything - but only if he survives long enough to make it.
With Star Wars Day just around the corner, we’re all in need of a science-fiction adventure this month. In a high-stakes and pulse-pounding read, set on the desolate fields of the Moon, Povey Balkanski takes readers on a mission to break free from a corrupt system…
As a highly skilled hacker, Mercue is close to launching his ultimate mission, but time is running out. Danger looms large over Mercue’s necessary work, with police forces chasing him down. With the help of his sharp-witted ally, Mark, and the mysterious Alicia, Mercue might just stay ahead of his pursuers.
In our modern age, we can dream of endless possibilities, but in the future, we may not have that same luxury. In Balkanski’s riveting new adventure, the resistance fights back.
Available in paperback.
Beyond Beeston Hill by Stephen Owen
A poignant and evocative collection of tales of family dynamics, social struggles and personal growth set mainly against the backdrop of mining communities in Yorkshire.
Another poignant memoir releasing in May comes courtesy of Stephen Owen, as he tells the personal story of his upbringing in the vitally important working communities of North England - with the complexities and challenges that faced him along the way…
Across the decades, with an expansion in globalisation and declining dependence on domestic mining, English workers like Stephen’s family and friends faced a great upheaval, forcing many to come to terms with their fears and prejudices, but also allowing them to reform their desires in the shape of the modern world.
This quiet story tells a transgressive and compelling narrative, encompassing the human themes of love, betrayal, loss and resilience, whilst reflecting on the importance of our shared past.
Available in paperback.
The Order of Dawn the Crimson Chalice by David Bateman
Julien Laurentin, a legendary vampire and hero of the Order of Dawn, hunts those who prey upon the innocent, driven by a fierce sense of duty and a haunted past.
To round out this month’s recommendations, we turn to a thrilling tale, depicting a fantastical fight between good and evil - at least, that’s what it is at first. In David Bateman’s shadowed fantasy title, the line between right and wrong is blurred for us all…
On the shadowed streets of Nottengier, there are relentless pursuits for blood and vengeance - this is a city laced with dark secrets and hidden tragedies. But one night, a desperate creature flees with nothing but fear and the weight of its sins. This once human ‘monster’ tests our hero’s mercy in the most unexpected of ways.
As the dark night creeps in further and the battles with lurking terrors mold into something new, Julien discovers there is a deeper evil festering in the heart of the city. Can the little humanity that Julien still holds be protected from this unexpected force?
Available in hardback and in paperback.
Make sure to check out all our ‘Coming Soon’ titles on our website!
Happy Reading!
