In Prospero Returned, Anthony Donaldson, a seasoned English teacher in Toronto, begins a new school year still reeling from the death of his long-time partner, Clyde. Emotionally armoured and outwardly composed, Anthony expects routine-but that illusion begins to unravel when Brian Josephs, a sensitive and enigmatic new student, arrives in his class. What starts as mentorship quickly evolves into a deeper, more co
Love knows no bounds. E.S Toms has put that into a beautiful depiction of the lives of four souls as they navigate their lives.
It follows the love and life stories of Zariah, Ally, Alexandra and Sebastian as they entwine in relationships full of love, trauma, burdens of their pasts, joy, hurt and anguish. Zariah finds herself questioning whether she could ever trust another human being
Default offers a profound exploration of the human experience, examining the intricacies of struggle, resilience, and identity. This compelling drama as seen through the lens of various characters, navigates the complex emotions and challenges we face, providing readers with a fresh perspective on life's pivotal moments. Each chapter weaves a unique narrative, from personal an
Ezma never imagined she'd flee her homeland with only the clothes on her back and three children in tow. With her husband, Avzer, already in France and war devouring Syria inch by inch, she clings to the only thing left - hope. Forced to live with distant relatives, endure the bombs, the fear and the screams - each day heavier than the last. Crossing borders illegally into Turkey, Ezma does what
I'm Staying In Tonight explores the narrator's complex relationship with identity, truth, and intimacy. The writing is raw and unapologetically honest, as it delves into feelings of disconnection, the search for meaning, and a rejection of societal norms. The narrator's reflections on hands, attraction, and relationships speak to a longing for authenticity in a world t
A gripping and harrowing tale of survival and desperation, Things Bad Begun, follows Elaine as she flees for her life after a brutal attack by her husband, Fraser. With vivid and visceral descriptions, the author takes you on a heart-pounding journey through the night, as Elaine makes her escape, traumatised by the violence she has just experienced and haunted by memories of the past. As she gr
It's a dog's life. No, really, that's what this book is about. Honestly. Written for dogs... by a dog.
Hi, I'm Hamish, a Great Dog. Within these pages, I introduce you to all my friends, as well as explaining the intricacies of sending messages by peemail and imparting pearls of wisdom to enable any self-respecting puppy to lead an exemplary life and to mould their two-leggers
What if everything you stood for-every value, every method, every hope for the future-was suddenly illegal, absurd, or dangerous?
Kingston James, an ambitious principal, is thrust back to the 1960s; trapped in a world where his progressive educational ideas clash with entrenched traditions. He struggles to implement changes, only to face fierce resistance at every turn. Haunted by e
In this powerful, fast-moving thriller, Caryssa Flynn and friends have narrowly escaped a mass shooting in a café overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. The peaceful community nestled in the eucalyptus tree-lined hills had never experienced danger and violence of this magnitude.
Caryssa long ago warned former colleague and Silicon Valley millionaire, Sean Coleman to terminate his mi
Longing for Laurie is a Gothic tale based on the commemorative baby syndrome. Laurie Wilder, a vibrant young woman, suffers a cardiac arrest from a blood clot and is rendered vegetative. She and her husband Ted are childless. The families of husband and wife are divided, but agree on one thing: to harvest Laurie's oocytes and implant an embryo in a surrogate. As their requests/demands wind
Written on the Wall by Marisa Atha follows the intertwined lives of four women as they navigate the complexities of love, family, and the pursuit of happiness. Becka struggles with the heart-wrenching disappointment of failed attempts at conceiving a child while Sara finds solace in the everyday joys of motherhood. Renee and Dena never plan to exchange San Francisco's night sc
Heartbroken. Directionless. Cash-strapped. Jack Collins is a disenchanted university student with no purpose, money or hope. This is the story of how he searches for his place in the world as he meanders around London, having encounters with strangers, touching on topics like politics, religion, masculinity and technology - all covered in the space of a single day. A damning indictment of the 21st century told thr
