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The Canterbury Tales
Written between 1387 and 1400 as a series of stories told by a group of thirty people who travel as pilgrims to Canterbury, 'The Canterbury Tales' offers romance, farce, philosophy, religion and satire in a ribald reflection of humankind. This offers a specially written introduction to contextualise the book.
Series: Gothic Fantasy
African Myths
Sub-Saharan Africa has a powerful tradition of storytelling. Despite the diversity of traditions, a number of beliefs and themes are shared by African peoples, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to the Zulu of South Africa. This book offers a range of tales, from creation stories and trickster adventures to animal fables and moral stories.
£8.99
African Myths
Sub-Saharan Africa has a powerful tradition of storytelling. Despite the diversity of traditions, a number of beliefs and themes are shared by African peoples, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to the Zulu of South Africa. This book offers a range of tales, from creation stories and trickster adventures to animal fables and moral stories.
£4.99
After Sundown
The first of an annual, non-themed horror anthology series of original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£9.95
After Sundown
The first of an annual, non-themed horror anthology series of original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£20.00
After Sundown
The first of an annual, non-themed horror anthology series of original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£6.95
Anti-State
2121 AD. Three years after the Mars conflict, the colony is struggling to recover. Commodore Ellisa Shann returns, but when a ship is stolen, she is drawn into a deadly duel.
Series: The Fractal Series
Anti-State
2121 AD. Three years after the Mars conflict, the colony is struggling to recover. Commodore Ellisa Shann returns, but when a ship is stolen, she is drawn into a deadly duel.
Series: The Fractal Series
Arthurian Myths
This latest addition to our successful series offers a new selection of myths, featuring Arthur’s knights of the round table, his love for Queen Guinevere and, of course, the ultimate betrayal by his friend, and most trusted knight, Sir Launcelot. All awaken the magical and exciting world of King Arthur.
£6.99
Aztec Myths
Aztec myths explained life and death by linking them to the earth, sky and sea in a grand cosmic scheme. This collection explores the history, gods, calendar and tales of the Aztecs, from the war god Huitzilopochtli to the supreme deity Tezcatlipoca; from migration legends to the origin myth of the Five Suns. Also includes Maya and Incan tales.
£8.99
Blood Country
Since the world ended, Dez McClane has survived in a world of monsters despite having no special powers. Now Dez and Iris must face an even greater evil: the ruling species in this terrible post-apocalyptic world, a horde of monsters whose bloodlust makes them unstoppable.
Series: The Raven
£12.95
Blood Country
Since the world ended, Dez McClane has survived in a world of monsters despite having no special powers. Now Dez and Iris must face an even greater evil: the ruling species in this terrible post-apocalyptic world, a horde of monsters whose bloodlust makes them unstoppable.
Series: The Raven
£20.00
Blood Country
Since the world ended, Dez McClane has survived in a world of monsters despite having no special powers. Now Dez and Iris must face an even greater evil: the ruling species in this terrible post-apocalyptic world, a horde of monsters whose bloodlust makes them unstoppable.
Series: The Raven
£6.95
Celtic Myths
Populated by gods, High Kings, willful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and wizards the Celtic myths are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly retold, gathering together the legends and sagas of this ancient culture.
£8.99
Celtic Myths
Populated by gods, High Kings, willful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and wizards the Celtic myths are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly retold, gathering together the legends and sagas of this ancient culture.
£4.99
Central African Folktales
Joining the lively collections of folktales from East, West and Southern Africa are selected tales here from Central Africa. Modern national boundaries complicate the origins of the stories still told in the DRC, the Republic of the Congo, Cameroon and more but many can be traced back to the Sao civilization of the 6th Century BCE.
£8.99
Central African Folktales
Joining the lively collections of folktales from East, West and Southern Africa are selected tales here from Central Africa. Modern national boundaries complicate the origins of the stories still told in the DRC, the Republic of the Congo, Cameroon and more but many can be traced back to the Sao civilization of the 6th Century BCE.
Ceres
Second episode in the Fractal mini-series. A strange anomalous object is discovered in a mine shaft. Hours later, an intruder has broken into Guiseppe Bas, murdered Doctor Mattias Stavinson, and stolen the find. Mine Team Supervisor Jakob Tremayne blasts off in pursuit. Can he stop the murderous thief before he escapes.
Series: The Fractal Series Episodes
£2.49
Chinese Folktales
A new introduction highlights the exquisite stories within this collection of classic Chinese folk and fairy tales, including 'The King of the Ants', 'The Ghost Who Was Foiled', 'A Night on the Battlefield', 'The Lady of the Moon' and 'The Flower Elves'. Stories of gods, heroes and creatures vie with the curious, poetic delights of ancient China.
£8.99
Chinese Folktales
A new introduction highlights the exquisite stories within this collection of classic Chinese folk and fairy tales, including 'The King of the Ants', 'The Ghost Who Was Foiled', 'A Night on the Battlefield', 'The Lady of the Moon' and 'The Flower Elves'. Stories of gods, heroes and creatures vie with the curious, poetic delights of ancient China.
Chinese Myths
River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China’s unique set of tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless internal wars. This brilliant new book introduces the key themes of Chinese legend before plunging into the fascinating stories themselves.
£8.99
Chinese Myths
River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China’s unique set of tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless internal wars. This brilliant new book introduces the key themes of Chinese legend before plunging into the fascinating stories themselves.
£4.99
Close to Midnight
Close to Midnight is the third volume in an annual, non-themed horror series of entirely original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£9.95
Close to Midnight
Close to Midnight is the third volume in an annual, non-themed horror series of entirely original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£20.00
Close to Midnight
Close to Midnight is the third volume in an annual, non-themed horror series of entirely original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£5.99
Czech Folktales
With a fresh introduction this new collection will acquaint you with classic tales such as 'The Three Roses' and 'The Witch and the Horseshoes'. The lively stories of the Czech people are parables and moral fables – rich with satire they cling to the hope that all will come well in the end, that justice will be well served by truth.
£8.99
Czech Folktales
With a fresh introduction this new collection will acquaint you with classic tales such as 'The Three Roses' and 'The Witch and the Horseshoes'. The lively stories of the Czech people are parables and moral fables – rich with satire they cling to the hope that all will come well in the end, that justice will be well served by truth.
Darkness Beckons Anthology
The fourth volume in the ABC of Horror, a non-themed series of entirely original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£9.95
Darkness Beckons Anthology
The fourth volume in the ABC of Horror, a non-themed series of entirely original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£20.00
Darkness Beckons Anthology
The fourth volume in the ABC of Horror, a non-themed series of entirely original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£4.95
Death's Key
Aidan Ingledark's close to destroying the Goblets Immortal, the magic vessels that imbue imbibers with special abilities, and thus stopping the evil mage Meraude. Potentially allied with him are Slaíne, who might be more than he first thought, and the twin Sightfuls, Jinn and Quick. Together, they must escape the wizard Hex and his House of Curses.
Series: The Goblets Immortal
£12.95
Death's Key
Aidan Ingledark's close to destroying the Goblets Immortal, the magic vessels that imbue imbibers with special abilities, and thus stopping the evil mage Meraude. Potentially allied with him are Slaíne, who might be more than he first thought, and the twin Sightfuls, Jinn and Quick. Together, they must escape the wizard Hex and his House of Curses.
Series: The Goblets Immortal
£20.00
Death's Key
Aidan Ingledark's close to destroying the Goblets Immortal, the magic vessels that imbue imbibers with special abilities, and thus stopping the evil mage Meraude. Potentially allied with him are Slaíne, who might be more than he first thought, and the twin Sightfuls, Jinn and Quick. Together, they must escape the wizard Hex and his House of Curses.
Series: The Goblets Immortal
£4.95
East African Folktales
The modern nations of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and more inherit the folk and mythic tales of the rift valley region. Here you'll find stories of ogres and tricksters, riddles and poems, and great heroes of history such as Liongo. This new collection is created for the modern reader.
£8.99
East African Folktales
The modern nations of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and more inherit the folk and mythic tales of the rift valley region. Here you'll find stories of ogres and tricksters, riddles and poems, and great heroes of history such as Liongo. This new collection is created for the modern reader.
£4.99
Egyptian Myths
This new book of classic tales brings the stories of the ancients to life, from the birth of creation by the sun god Ra, the murder of Osiris, and the revenge of Horus, to the underworld and afterlife. The Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today.
£6.99
Elemental Forces
The fifth volume in the ABC of Horror, a non-themed series of original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£9.95
Elemental Forces
The fifth volume in the ABC of Horror, a non-themed series of original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£20.00
Elemental Forces
The fifth volume in the ABC of Horror, a non-themed series of original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
£4.95
Europa
First episode in the Fractal mini-series, building on the heavily-praised worlds of Fearless and Resilient. David Hannington II is murdered on the small research base on Europa. As the incident is investigated, his secret plans for the continuation of illegal research into clone technology and mind imaging technology are revealed.
Series: The Fractal Series Episodes
£2.49