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THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND: Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1 Ref: RWF0595RM

Jonathan Stroud

Nathaniel is eleven years old and a magician's apprentice, learning the traditional arts of magic. All is well until he has a life-changing encounter with Simonm Lovelace, a magician of unrivaled ruthlessness and ambition. When Lovelace brutally humiliates Nathaniel in public, Nathaniel decides to speed up his education, teaching himself spells way beyond his years. With revenge on his mind, he masters one of the toughest spells of all and summons Bartimaeus, a five-thousand-year-old djinni, to assist him. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal Lovelace's greatest treasure, he finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, and rebellion. REMAINDER MARK.

480pp, 7.5x5.25 ... ISBN 0786852550 ... Paperback

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THE GOLEM'S EYE: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 2 Ref: RWF0594

Jonathan Stroud

At only fourteen, Nathaniel is a rising star: a young magician who is quickly climbing the ranks of the government. There is seemingly nothing he cannot handle, until he is asked to deal with the growing Resistance movement, which is disrupting London life with its thefts and raids. It's no easy task: the ringleader Kitty and her friends remain elusive, and Nathaniel's job - and perhaps his life - are soon at risk. As the pressure mounts, he is distracted by a new series of terrifying attacks in the capital. But is it the Resistance again, or something more dangerous still? To uncover the perpetrators, Nathaniel must take desperate measures; a journey to the enemy city of Prague and - worse - summoning once again the troublesome, enigmatic, and quick-witted djinni Bartimaeus.

A thrilling sequel to the best-selling Amulet of Samarkand, The Golem's Eye is a roller-coaster ride of magic, adventure, and political skullduggery, in which the fates of Nathaniel, Bartimaeus, and Kitty explosively collide.

576pp, 7.5x5.25 ... ISBN 0786836547 ... Paperback

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PTOLEMY'S GATE: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3 Ref: RWF0596RM

Jonathan Stroud

Three years have passed since the magician Nathaniel helped prevent a cataclysmic attack on London. Now an established member of the British government, he faces unprecedented problems: foreign wars are going badly, and rebellion is formenting among the commoners. Increasingly imperious and distracted, Nathaniel is treating Bartimaeus worse than ever. The djinni is growing weak from too much time in this world and is nearing the end of his patience. Meanwhile, Nathaniel's longtime rival Kitty has been stealthily completing her research on magic, demons and Bartimaeus's past. She has a daring plan that she hopes will break the endless cycle of conflict between djinn and humans. But will anyone listen to what she has to say?

In this glorious conclusion to the Bartimaeus trilogy, the destinies of Bartimaeus, Nathaniel, and Kitty converge once more. For the first time, we will learn the secrets of Bartimaeus's history and get a glimpse into the Other Place, as together the treesome faces treacherous magicians, a complex conspiracy, and a rebellious faction of demons. REMAINDER MARK.

512pp, 7.5x5.25 ... ISBN 078683868X ... Paperback

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CIRCLES OF STONE Ref: RWD187

Joan Dahr Lambert

"Ever since Clan of the Cave Bear, readers (and publishers) have been awaiting another fetching prehistorical tale aimed at women. Maybe Lambert's saga about a series of healer-women named Zena is it. The Zenas carry a goddess tradition from an African homeland into southern France and beyond. One million years ago, the first Zena loses her mother in a flash flood, then finds and rears a child orphaned by a lion attack; later, adopted into the orphan's clan, she becomes its leader, and during her life, the first sacred stone circle, representing the power of birth, is built. The second Zena arrives some 250,000 years ago, when genetic changes make birth difficult and the connection with a powerful birthing goddess more vital. The third Zena lives in the Pyrenees as Paleolithic cave art is born; she endures and survives the arrival of patriarchal raiders from the north. Energetic and entertaining, Lambert's epic may prove irresistible to those yearning for something indisputably Clannish." - Booklist.

416pp, 8x5.5 ... Hardback

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THE COLOR OF MAGIC Ref: RXX2687-T

Terry Pratchett

The Color of Magic is Terry Pratchett's maiden voyage through the now-legendary land of Discworld. This is where it all begins - with the tourist Twoflower and his wizard guide, Rincewind. Remainder mark.

240pp, 8x5.25 ... Paperback

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COMPASS OF THE HEART Ref: RFD210

Priscilla Cogan

Follows on from the bestselling Winona’s Web (see page 27). "Love is very tricky," warns Winona Pathfinder, the elderly Sioux medicine woman who has introduced psychologist Meggie O'Connor to the spiritual ways of Lakota healing. Soon, however, Meggie's teacher will cross over to the Other side, leaving Meggie, just forty and newly divorced, to make her way on her own. But before she goes, Winona nudges her younger cousin Hawk to walk alongside Meggie on a journey of the heart and soul. This is the story of love, spiritual awakening and healing. For the first time in years, level-headed Meggie has to reckon with romance and the risk of passion. Hawk is torn between his love for the white woman and his loyalty to the red road. Wary yet optimistic, they both seek out the Pipe Road - the path that will lead them to harmony with the world and with each other. All the while, Winona watches over them and their circle of friends and family. Recommended.

352pp, 8x5 ... Hardback

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THE DAUGHTERS OF JOY: An Adventure of the Heart Ref: RWD510

Deepak Chopra

Jess Conover is going about his daily grind as an aspiring writer in Boston when he finds a classified ad in the newspaper he believes is meant specifically for him: Love has found you. Tell no one, just come. His odyssey takes him to a school run by a group of women who call themselves the Daughters of Joy - and who will open Jess's heart up to a world he never envisioned could exist... Remainder mark.

288pp, 9.5x6.25 ... Hardback

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EQUAL RITES Ref: RXX2689-T

Terry Pratchett

The third in Terry Pratchett's hugely popular "Discworld" series. The wizard Drum Billet decides the time has come to relinquish his power and choose a successor, who should by rights be the eighth son of an eighth son. The designated eighth son, though, is female, and wizards are meant to be male. REMAINDER MARK.

240pp, 8.25x6 ... Paperback

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THE FIRST EAGLE Ref: RED082

Tony Hillerman

When Acting Lt. Jim Chee catches a Hopi poacher huddled over a butchered Navajo Tribal police officer, he has an open-and-shut case--until his former boss, Joe Leaphorn, blows it wide open. Now retired from the Navajo Tribal Police, Leaphorn has been hired to find a hot-headed female biologist hunting for the key to a virulent plague lurking in the Southwest. The scientist disappeared from the same area the same day the Navajo cop was murdered. Is she a suspect or another victim? And what about a report that a skinwalker--a Navajo witch--was seen at the same time and place too? For Leaphorn and Chee, the answers lie buried in a complicated knot of superstition and science, in a place where the worlds of native peoples and outside forces converge and collide. "Tony Hillerman is a wonderful storyteller...Surrendering to Hillerman's strong narrative voice and supple storytelling techniques, we come to see that ancient cultures and modern sciences are simply different mythologies for the same reality." - New York Times Book Review.

278pp, 7x4¼ ... Hardback

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THE FLAMING SWORD: A Novel of Ancient Egypt Ref: RXZ1096-T

Christian Jacq

Christian Jacq, author of the international sensations Ramses and The Stone of Light, concludes his epic Queen of Freedom triloy as the fiercely determined Queen Ahhotep struggles to save her people - and reclaim hew own legacy. Combining historical fact with vivid imagination, Christian Jacq tells the enthralling story of the Ancient Egypt warrior-queen Ahhotep - without whose valiant courage the Valley of the Kings and the glorious treasures of the pharaohs, including Ramses the Great, would never have existed

320pp, 8.25x5.5 ... ISBN 0743480503 ... Paperback

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THE GREAT SECRET: Volume 4 of The Mysteries of Osiris Ref: RWF0336

Christian Jacq

Unrecognisable, the evil Herald is hiding at the very heart of Abydos, preparing to commit the supreme crime. By bringing death into the kingdon of Osiris in order to prevent his resurrection, he will at last be able to overthrow the pharaoh Senusret, seize power and spread his wicked doctrine far and wide.

Will youg Iker manage to fulfil his mission, to celebrate the mysteries of Osiris? In the face of misfortune, will the priestess Isis bring her Quest for the Impossible to a successful conclusion? And if death could really be overcome... REMAINDER MARK.

174pp, 9.25x6 ... ISBN 0743259556 ... Paperback

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HUNTING BADGER Ref: RED955

Tony Hillerman

Hunting Badger is Tony Hillerman's 14th novel featuring Navajo tribal police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. Here the two cops are working two angles of the same case to catch the right-wing militiamen who pulled off a violent heist at an Indian casino. Hillerman serves up plenty of action and enough plot twists to keep readers off balance. Through it all are Hillerman's rich insights into Navajo life and culture. REMAINDER MARK.

276pp, 7x4.5 ... Paperback

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LONG RIVER Ref: RWF0159

Joseph Bruchac

In Long River, Joseph Bruchac secures his reputation as one of America's finest Native American storytellers. Set in a time and place before memory, Long River is the exciting sequel to Bruchac's acclaimed first novel, Dawn Land. In the rich and authentic tradition of his Abenaki ancestors, Bruchac continues his story of Young Hunter, the finest warrior in the village of the Only People who lived in the Northeast ten thousand years ago. An exquisite tale of friendship, courage, trust and adventure, Long River enriches the reader with a broader understanding of the lifeways and highly developed value systems of native people.

312pp, 9x6 ... ISBN 1555912133 ... Hardback

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LORD OF SNOW AND SHADOWS Ref: RXX2685-T

Sarah Ash

'In this excellent start to a new fantasy series from British author Ash (Moths to a Flame), Gavril Andar, an idealistic young artist, falls for the nobly born Astasia Orlova, whose portrait he's been hired to paint. Luckily, he's attractive enough for Astasia to return the favor. He doesn't know he's also Gavril Nagarian, son of the recently assassinated ruler of the wintry kingdom of Azhkendir, and that fate is about to deal him a dreadful blow. Like his father before him, Gavril becomes soul-bound to the Drakhaoul, a creature that grants awesome power at a terrible price. Kidnapped, Gavril finds himself trapped in Kastel Drakhaon, reluctant to draw on his new magical abilities, as their use only makes him more beast-like and less human. But with Prince Eugene of Tielin threatening to reconquer all of the Rossiyan Empire, he may have no choice. Fascinating and unpredictable, Gavril's tale gains richness from the grand scope of Ash's narrative, with its echoes of Russian history under the czars. Enhanced by supporting characters who are living, breathing individuals, this book will leave readers drooling to get their hands on the sequel from the moment they turn its final page.' - Publishers Weekly.

496pp, 9x6 ... Hardback

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MESSAGE FROM FOREVER: A Novel of Aboriginal Wisdom Ref: RED076

Marlo Morgan

Following the success of her worldwide bestseller, 'Mutant Message Down Under,' this is Marlo Morgan's long-awaited new novel. 'Message From Forever' is the story of Australian aboriginal twins who are taken from their mother by Christian missionaries. As they become adults, Beatrice renounces her Western lifestyle and joins a small group of aborigines on a walkabout. After decades of learning about the people of the outback, she becomes a 'runner between both worlds' and steps into the political arena to fight for the rights of aboriginal peoples. Her work brings her into contact with her brother Geoff who has fallen into crime and addiction. Beatrice shares 'The Message From Forever' with him, which outlines aboriginal philosophy and the principles of good living. This message is one that challenges our concepts of identity, spirituality and environmental involvement and shows us how we can live our lives in accordance with ageless values and simple wisdom.

334pp, 7¾x5 ... Hardback

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QUEEN OF FREEDOM: The Empire of Darkness Ref: RXX266-T

Christian Jacq

Set in C17th B.C., Volume One in the stunning new Queen of Freedom trilogy, from the bestselling author of Ramses. Egypt is a shadow of its former self. An army of barbarians, mounted on horse-drawn chariots, has swept through the Empire, destroying everything in its path. Known as the Hyksos, the 'leaders from foreign lands', they have reduced the land of the pharaohs to slavery. Only one city resists: Thebes, where the widow of the last pharaoh, Teti the Small, still reigns. But Teti knows it's only a matter of time before her men succumb to the barbarities of the cruel Hyksos. She has an 18-year-old daughter, however: Ahotep. Fierce, beautiful and courageous, Ahotep will never accept defeat. And so she decides to re-ignite the flame of Egyptian resistance All by herself.

400pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

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REMNANTS OF THE FIRST EARTH Ref: REDC81

Ray A Young Bear

Remnants of the First Earth continues the story of Edgar Bearchild - Young Bear's fictionalised alter ego - which began with Black Eagle Child, a New York Times Notable Book for 1992. Young Bear revisits the Black Eagle Child Settlement and its residents, including Ted Facepaint, Rose Grassleggings, Lorna Bearcap and Luciano Bearchild. At the centre of the novel is a murder investigation involving a powerful shaman holding court at the local Ramada Inn, negligent white cops from nearby Why Cheer, and corrupt tribal authorities. This lyrical narrative swirls through the present and into the mysteries of the age-old stories and myths that still haunt, inform and enlighten this unique community. "Out of an idiosyncratic mix of folk tales, rowdy adventures and religious imagery, Young Bear has fashioned a powerful, utterly distinctive and unsettling portrait of Native American life. It is one of the most interesting (nd audacious) ongoing projects in American letters." - Kirkus Reviews.

316pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

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THE SAI PROPHECY Ref: RFD209

Barbara Gardner

This spellbinding adventure – a winner of the Visionary Award for Fiction – looks toward the new millennium and sets the stage for the alignment of the world’s great religions. This sweeping 160 year saga of romance, intrigue, tragedy and enlightenment, as five generations of the Hoffman family find their lives impacted by the three Sai Baba avatars of modern India. "The Sai Prophecy brought me the deepest sense of inner peace that I have experienced in years. So far as I am concerned, this book is not a novel. It is a rich spiritual journey cleverly disguised as a novel. I love this book. You can only feel blessed when you read it." --Caroline Myss.

354pp, 9x6 ... Paperback

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THE SECOND COMING OF THE STAR GODS: A Visionary Novel Ref: RWB0369

Page Bryant

Set amidst the haunting, mysterious beauty of Ancient Egypt, The Second Coming of the Star Gods is an epic tale of magic, political intrigue, and mythology. Rich in historical and mystical detail, the story centers on Khem and Tiye, two young apprentice priestesses in the Temple of the Sun. As the girls are initiated into the secret arts of dream interpretation, astronomy, and astral travel, a battle for the great empire’s throne is being waged between the Pharaoh and his half-brother a battle in which the young apprentices will unwittingly play the decisive role. Engaging and hypnotic, The Second Coming of the Star Gods creates characters and a world so real you won’t want to soon leave.

496pp, 9x6 ... ISBN 157174343X ... Paperback

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SEPTIMUS HEAP: Magyk - Book 1 Ref: RWF0498

Angie Sage

Evil necromancer Dom Daniel is plotting his comeback. Having 'executed' the most daringly ruthless part of his plan, one obstacle remains. But this obstacle, although small, is proving to be a challenge, and Dom Daniel is not fond of challenges he hasn't created personally. They tend not to live for long ... unless, that is, they happen to be a member of the Heap family. Let the Magyk, Mayhem and incredible chase begin in this spellbinding adventure filled with cunning, deception and wonderful characters.

576pp, 7x5 ... ISBN 0747579261 ... Paperback

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THE SHADOW MATRIX: A Novel of Darkover Ref: RXX114-T

Marion Zimmer Bradley

"...a high-class addition to Bradley's Darkover saga. Margaret Alton is trying to master her gifts and the Shadow Matrix; Mikhail Lanart-Hastur, her lover, is on a wild-goose chase, courtesy of his uncle, Lord Regis Hastur; Mikhail's mother is fussing; and the lovers are trying to overcome political and family objections to their marriage. Just as they are up to their hindquarters in alligators, they are flung back to the Age of Chaos, in which Varzil the Good acts as a sort of deus ex machina to tie up several loose ends and generate others. The whole plot has a certain melodramatic, even operatic, quality, but the pacing is brisk, the setting is well handled, and the book succeeds at the most basic level of keeping the reader--particularly the hard-core Darkover reader--turning the pages. The characters sometimes indulge in illogical angst, and the Terran Empire, showing its invincible stupidity in handling Darkover, remains something of a straw villain. Bradley's saga is clearly showing some signs of age, but Darkover remains a monumental achievement, one that seems likely to spur more than a few additional good tales from its creator." - Booklist.

576pp, 9.5x6.5 ... Hardback

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SPIRIT OF THE RAVEN Ref: RWE1022

Bob Cherry

When a trapper is found dead in the Alaskan bush, everyone in the tiny village of Snag Point who knew him is affected. There's his trapping partner, Hjalmar the Finn; his girlfriend, Moon Faced Nellie; an "old woman" named Maruluk; a priest who is tormented by his desires; and Deputy Delbert Demara, a lawman drunk on power. Finn initially blames the murder on Keetuk, an elusive musher, but he slowly comes to realize that danger is much closer to home. Set during Alaska's territorial days, this novel is ostensibly about the aftermath of a murder, but it also examines the interactions of a culturally diverse group.

288pp, 9.25x6.25 ... Hardback

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THE VALKYRIES / THE FIFTH MOUNTAIN / VERONIKA DECIDES TO DIE Ref: REA176

Paulo Coelho

Three Novels by Paulo Coelho in one book. The Valkyries is the story of the struggle for survival of the little pocket of Roman civilisation left in Britain - when the Western Roman Empire was crumbling into dust; an epic story, woven around the personalities we know as King Arthur, the bravest of the brave, Uther Pendragon, and Merlin, the wisest of the wise. The Fifth Mountain is set in the 9th century BC. Elijah is a young man struggling to maintain his sanity amidst a chaotic world of tyranny and war. Fleeing his home from persecution, 23-year-old Elijah takes refuge with a young widow and her son in the beautiful town of Akbar, and is forced to choose between his new-found love, and his overwhelming sense of duty. Evoking all the drama and intrigue of the colourful, chaotic Middle East, Paulo Coelho turns the trials of Elijah into an inspiring story of how faith and love can ultimately triumph over suffering. Veronika Decides to Die is the story of a young and pretty girl, who has everything she could wish for - yet one morning she takes an overdose of sleeping pills. The overdose of sleeping pills does not work, and she wakes up in Villete, the local asylum. There she is told that her heart is damaged, and she has only a few days to live. The story follows Veronika through these intense days as she starts to question all her ideas about life. Soon she comes to realize that every second of existence is a choice we all make between living and dying.

698pp, 8x5.25 ... Paperback

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THE WAR OF THE CROWNS Ref: RXX2665-T

Christian Jacq

The second volume in the magnificent Queen of Freedom trilogy; set in 17th century B.C. Egypt. The barbaric Hyksos have taken possession of the whole of Egypt, imposing their harsh rule with unimaginable cruelty. Only Queen Ahotep has yet to succumb. Not far from Thebes, the only city which retains its independence, she has established a secret military base to train the soliders who will one day set her country free. And even when, during an initial skirmish, her husband is killed, the Queen refuses to give in, turning instead to her eldest son, Kames, who must learn to take his father's place and become pharaoh in his turn. Heading an increasingly powerful army, Ahotep steals victory after victory, despite the treacherous behaviour of a handful of 'collaborators'. From south to north, the Egyptians begin to re-group, becoming stronger by the day - and the occupying forces no longer seem quite so invincible. Unless Queen Ahotep and her followers are being lured into the most elaborate of traps... Remainder mark, shop soiled.

312pp, 8.5x5.5 ... Paperback

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WAR OF THE TWINS: Dragonlance Legends, Vol 2 Ref: RWD028

Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

One hundred years after the devastating Cataclysm that destroyed the city of Istar, Raistlin prepares to enter the Abyss and challenge the Dark Queen herself. However, he discovers he has been caught in a time loop from which there seems to be no escape. Only with the help of his brother Caramon and the priestess Crysania can he hope to foil the wiles of Takhisis.

400pp, 7x4.5 ... Paperback

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WELL OF DARKNESS: The Sovereign Stone Trilogy, Volume 1 Ref: RXX115-T

Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

"Here begins the Sovereign Stone trilogy. Related to a role-playing game, it stands on its own in fine style. The protagonist, Gareth, nine when the story begins, is whipping boy to his contemporary, Prince Dagnarus, who is already frustrated because he knows that his older half-brother, Prince Helms, is to succeed their father, King Tamaris. As Dagnarus' only friend, Gareth puts aside scruple after scruple and, to aid the prince's ambitions, becomes adept in the forbidden Void magic. A singularly nasty civil war in the realm of Vinnengaelean ensues. Swords and sorcery are unleashed ruthlessly, and the kingdom's other races - elves, dwarves, and orken - join in. Weis and Hickman raise a fairly standard plot far above mediocrity with ingenious world-building touches; for instance, the dwarves are horse-archers, and the Vrykyl are a singularly gruesome variety of the undead. Moreover, they render Gareth and Dagnarus' friendship convincingly; the characters' motives are plausible and fully developed, and both retain human appeal." - Booklist.

592pp, 9.5x6.5 ... Hardback

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WHITE SHELL WOMAN Ref: RWD167

James D Doss

Ute tribal investigator Charlie Moon visits some Anasazi ruins, which Charlie's old Aunt Daisy, a tribal shaman and all-around tough cookie. says are cursed by fire. When two burned bodies are discovered, he almost believes her. With his aunt's gifts and help from his friend the police chief, Moon finds a killer. Remainder mark.

294pp, 9x6 ... Hardback

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