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This is the tale of two incredible people - one who knows he is incredible and the other who learns to be incredible. Set in 1960 in the UK south-coast resort of Brighton, self-styled guru and magus Hugo Rune rescues a young man from drowning and persuades him to become his assistant and partner in solving 12 mysteries. Rizla (for such is the young man’s assumed name) agrees to help as he has lost his memory and has nowhere else to go. There then follows 12 of the most baffling, surreal, exciting, head-scratching and downright far-fetched mysteries ever written....

If you’re a fan of fiction that is more than just black and white, this latest story collection from number-one New York Times best-selling author George R. R. Martin and award-winning editor Gardner Dozois is filled with subtle shades of gray. Twenty-one all-original stories, by an all-star list of contributors, will delight and astonish you in equal measure with their cunning twists and dazzling reversals. And George R. R. Martin himself offers a brand-new A Game of Thrones tale chronicling one of the biggest rogues in the entire history of Ice and Fire.

Whisper Wings of the North Shores Fairies is a brand-new series of short fairy stories by award-winning radio and audio director/writer Neil Gardner, read by the incomparable Michael Fenton Stevens and featuring bespoke composition by James Dunlop. Perfect for children of all ages, but written with four- to eight-year-olds in mind. A series of uplifting and exciting adventures that help youngsters learn about inclusivity, friendship and some important life lessons (sharing, responsibility, paying attention, listening to adults, taking care, etc.).

These 16 short tales delve into realms of existential investigation, from dark horror and science fiction futures to fantastical flights of scientific wonder. Each story is a self-contained world of its own, a moment in time that illuminates a thought, a person, an experience or a curiosity.

In book three the North Shores fairies are hosting a very special event, to which all the Shores fairies will attend. Whisper Wings is given a very important task to fulfill, one that requires all her patience and skills...and maybe a small bell, to let the other fairies know she is coming!

In book two, Whisper Wings starts to enjoy flying so much that she finds herself in a scary and difficult place, whilst her friends worry about where she has gone. Will she find her way home to the North Shores fairies with the help of some new-found friends?

Growing up and learning to be a North Shores fairy is an exciting but slightly scary time for Whisper Wings. She's a little different from all her fairy friends, and she doesn't know whether she will ever fit in. But with the help and love of her friends and teachers, Whisper Wings is about to discover something amazing about herself, and learn an important lesson at the same time.