The first in an epic fantasy series, with a smouldering forbidden romance, a dangerous heist, a world full of magic, and DRAGONS. The last male dragon. A desperate thief. A bond that will save the world . . . or shatter it. Long ago, humans betrayed dragons, stealing their magic and banishing them to a dying world. Now their descendants worship dragons as gods. But the ''gods'' remember, and they do not forgive. So when thief Arcady casts a spell to steal a powerful artefact and accidentally traps Everen - the last male dragon - in the human world, the consequences are deadly. Everen soon realises the key to his destiny, and to regaining his true power, lies in Arcady. All he needs to do is convince them to bond with him completely - and then kill them . . .

''Brilliant'' HANNAH KANER ''Exactly what you love in a fantasy'' ROBIN HOBB ''A fire-new take on dragons'' SAMANTHA SHANNON

READERS LOVE DRAGONFALL ''I''m a HUGE fan of this book . . . The romance is the most delicious slow burn, and the ending... Well. You''ll have to wait and see'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Dragonfall was the dragon book I didn''t know I needed. This was sooo different to anything else I''ve read! Prophecies, magic, reluctant romance, wonderful world building and an ending I genuinely didn''t see coming and I''m still reeling from'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''10/10 would recommend (it has sexy dragons; what more could you want?)'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''If you like dragons, romance, heists, Six of Crows and all things queer then this book is for you!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Holy starfire, this is a great story . . . the well paced development of erotic tension between a dragon and human led to a blistering end that has left me wanting more. I can''t wait for the next'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Long-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm in the second book in this magical, romantic, epic fantasy series from a Sunday Times bestselling author.An ancient danger. A broken bond. The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance. Arcady and Everen have been separated, parted by the Veil. Alone in Vatra, Arcady embarks on their greatest con yet: posing as a noble student at the University, determined to prove their grandsire''s innocence once and for all. Imprisoned in Vere Celene, Everen is hated by his kind. When he is released to defend his people, visions of the past and the future haunt him. If he steers the wrong path, he may never create a future where humans and dragons can live in harmony. Time is running out. Threats rise from Arcady''s old life and their new. And between the worlds, an ancient danger is awakening. Together Arcady and Everen can face it - but only if they can find their way back together, and restore the trust that has been broken.READERS LOVE EMBERCLAW''Trials, fated lovers, and a plot so knotted you''ll be wishing this were a trilogy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If Dragonfall left you intrigued, Emberclaw will leave you breathless'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I loved reading every line of it'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Each chapter had me gasping and ready for more'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This second book was so enthralling'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''A VIBRANT TALE'' LEIGH BARDUGO ON DRAGONFALL

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Dragonfall comes the first in a gaslamp fantasy trilogy about a circus aerialist''s quest to escape his past and decipher the magical prophecy that will shape his future.

🎪 In a land of lost wonders, the past is stirring once more . . . 🎪

When Micah runs away from a debutante''s life at home and joins the circus, he harbours two secrets. One: he was born between male and female. And two: he may have powers last seen in mysterious beings from an almost-forgotten age.As Micah discovers the joy of flight as an aerialist, courting his trapeze partner, Aenea, and confiding in the mysterious white clown, Drystan, he finally feels free. But the circus has a dark side, and Micah''s past isn''t done with him.Meanwhile, the strange ''ghost'' of a woman with damselfly wings whispers to Micah that only he can help magic return to the realm, and he fears she may be right . . .Micah has much to learn, and he must do it quickly - before his past and future collide, with catastrophic consequences.A gorgeous and inventive fantasy with queer elements, inspired by Victorian Scotland. L.R. Lam weaves a coming-of-age tale, stirrings of first love, and prophetic whispers into this unforgettable first instalment of the Micah Grey series.

READERS LOVE IT''Lushly written and beautifully imaginative'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It was beautiful, exciting and thought provoking'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The worldbuilding was so deeply immersive'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''A luscious, intricately imagined tale of identity, love, terror, freedom and magic'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I was hooked from the start and enjoyed the rollercoaster all the way to the end'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In the second instalment of the Micah Grey Trilogy from the award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author of Dragonfall, Micah must learn two types of magic. 🎪 Old magics are waking. Will the world survive their return? 🎪 Micah Grey almost died when he fled the circus with Drystan. Now he and the ex-clown must use Glamours to disguise themselves and hide in the once-grand Kymri Theatre, run by a once-renowned magician, Jasper Maske. Micah and Drystan wonder if Maske''s stage magic is all smoke and mirrors, but when Maske''s arch-nemesis challenges him-and by extension, Micah and Drystan-to a duel, they might truly discover the line between trickery and real power. Meanwhile, the Shadow still haunts Micah''s steps, and as the duel draws near, Micah increasingly suffers from dark visions. Events that destroyed the ancient world are being replayed. Can Micah''s latent powers break this deadly pattern that will seal all their fates? In this rich and evocative second novel of the Micah Grey series, L.R. Lam blends a coming-of-age story, queer romance, and magical powers into a charming and original fantasy world, inspired by Victorian Scotland.''Lam vividly draws a tale like no other'' SARAH REES BRENNAN Readers love SHADOWPLAY! ''A gorgeously written novel with so big a heart the pages can barely contain it.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I wish I''d had this (and Pantomime) to read fifteen years ago.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''I read this in two sittings - it would have been one if I hadn''t needed to go to work in between.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Drystan is such a heartthrob! This series is incredibly enjoyable and I''m excited for book three.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER

''Moves at a cracking pace and, with neat plot twists and cliffhangers, is page-turning fun'' Guardian

Seven resistance fighters will free the galaxy from the ruthless Empire - or die trying.

After Eris faked her death, she thought she had left her old life as Princess Discordia - heir to the galaxy''s most ruthless empire - behind. But joining the Novantaen Resistance, an organisation opposed to the Empire''s voracious expansion, throws her right back into the fray.

Resistance fighter pilot Clo has been given a mission: infiltrate an Empire spaceship ferrying deadly cargo to gain vital intelligence. A task made all the more difficult when she''s forced to partner with an old enemy - Princess Discordia herself, Eris.

They discover more than they bargained for on the ship: fugitives with first-hand knowledge of the Empire''s inner workings. With this information, these women might just bring the Empire to its knees. But the clock is ticking: Eris''s brother Damocles, new heir to the throne, plans to disrupt a peace summit with the only remaining free alien people, ensuring the Empire''s total domination. Unless this band of unlikely rebels stops him, millions will die . . .

THE MOST WANTED REBELS IN THE GALAXY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN SAVE ITAfter an ambush leaves the Novantae resistance in tatters, the survivors scatter across the galaxy. Wanted by two great empires, the bounty on any rebel''s head is enough to make a captor filthy rich. And the Seven Devils? Biggest score of them all. The Devils take refuge on Fortuna where Ariadne gets a message with unimaginable consequences: the Oracle has gone rogue. The AI has developed a way of mass programming citizens into mindless drones. The Oracle''s demand is simple: it wants its daughter Ariadne back at any cost. Time for an Impossible to Infiltrate mission: high chance of death, low chance of success. The Devils will have to use their unique skills, no matter the sacrifice, even if that means teaming up with old enemies. Their plan? Get to the heart of the Empire. Destroy the Oracle. Burn it all to the ground.

The first in an epic fantasy series, with a smouldering forbidden romance, a dangerous heist, a world full of magic, and DRAGONS. The last male dragon. A desperate thief. A bond that will save the world . . . or shatter it. Long ago, humans betrayed dragons, stealing their magic and banishing them to a dying world. Now their descendants worship dragons as gods. But the ''gods'' remember, and they do not forgive. So when thief Arcady casts a spell to steal a powerful artefact and accidentally traps Everen - the last male dragon - in the human world, the consequences are deadly. Everen soon realises the key to his destiny, and to regaining his true power, lies in Arcady. All he needs to do is convince them to bond with him completely - and then kill them . . .

''Brilliant'' HANNAH KANER ''Exactly what you love in a fantasy'' ROBIN HOBB ''A fire-new take on dragons'' SAMANTHA SHANNON

READERS LOVE DRAGONFALL ''I''m a HUGE fan of this book . . . The romance is the most delicious slow burn, and the ending... Well. You''ll have to wait and see'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Dragonfall was the dragon book I didn''t know I needed. This was sooo different to anything else I''ve read! Prophecies, magic, reluctant romance, wonderful world building and an ending I genuinely didn''t see coming and I''m still reeling from'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''10/10 would recommend (it has sexy dragons; what more could you want?)'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''If you like dragons, romance, heists, Six of Crows and all things queer then this book is for you!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Holy starfire, this is a great story . . . the well paced development of erotic tension between a dragon and human led to a blistering end that has left me wanting more. I can''t wait for the next'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Long-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm in the second book in this magical, romantic, epic fantasy series from a Sunday Times bestselling author.An ancient danger. A broken bond. The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance. Arcady and Everen have been separated, parted by the Veil. Alone in Vatra, Arcady embarks on their greatest con yet: posing as a noble student at the University, determined to prove their grandsire''s innocence once and for all. Imprisoned in Vere Celene, Everen is hated by his kind. When he is released to defend his people, visions of the past and the future haunt him. If he steers the wrong path, he may never create a future where humans and dragons can live in harmony. Time is running out. Threats rise from Arcady''s old life and their new. And between the worlds, an ancient danger is awakening. Together Arcady and Everen can face it - but only if they can find their way back together, and restore the trust that has been broken.READERS LOVE EMBERCLAW''Trials, fated lovers, and a plot so knotted you''ll be wishing this were a trilogy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If Dragonfall left you intrigued, Emberclaw will leave you breathless'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I loved reading every line of it'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Each chapter had me gasping and ready for more'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This second book was so enthralling'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''A VIBRANT TALE'' LEIGH BARDUGO ON DRAGONFALL

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Dragonfall comes the first in a gaslamp fantasy trilogy about a circus aerialist''s quest to escape his past and decipher the magical prophecy that will shape his future.

🎪 In a land of lost wonders, the past is stirring once more . . . 🎪

When Micah runs away from a debutante''s life at home and joins the circus, he harbours two secrets. One: he was born between male and female. And two: he may have powers last seen in mysterious beings from an almost-forgotten age.As Micah discovers the joy of flight as an aerialist, courting his trapeze partner, Aenea, and confiding in the mysterious white clown, Drystan, he finally feels free. But the circus has a dark side, and Micah''s past isn''t done with him.Meanwhile, the strange ''ghost'' of a woman with damselfly wings whispers to Micah that only he can help magic return to the realm, and he fears she may be right . . .Micah has much to learn, and he must do it quickly - before his past and future collide, with catastrophic consequences.A gorgeous and inventive fantasy with queer elements, inspired by Victorian Scotland. L.R. Lam weaves a coming-of-age tale, stirrings of first love, and prophetic whispers into this unforgettable first instalment of the Micah Grey series.

READERS LOVE IT''Lushly written and beautifully imaginative'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It was beautiful, exciting and thought provoking'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The worldbuilding was so deeply immersive'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''A luscious, intricately imagined tale of identity, love, terror, freedom and magic'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I was hooked from the start and enjoyed the rollercoaster all the way to the end'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In the second instalment of the Micah Grey Trilogy from the award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author of Dragonfall, Micah must learn two types of magic. 🎪 Old magics are waking. Will the world survive their return? 🎪 Micah Grey almost died when he fled the circus with Drystan. Now he and the ex-clown must use Glamours to disguise themselves and hide in the once-grand Kymri Theatre, run by a once-renowned magician, Jasper Maske. Micah and Drystan wonder if Maske''s stage magic is all smoke and mirrors, but when Maske''s arch-nemesis challenges him-and by extension, Micah and Drystan-to a duel, they might truly discover the line between trickery and real power. Meanwhile, the Shadow still haunts Micah''s steps, and as the duel draws near, Micah increasingly suffers from dark visions. Events that destroyed the ancient world are being replayed. Can Micah''s latent powers break this deadly pattern that will seal all their fates? In this rich and evocative second novel of the Micah Grey series, L.R. Lam blends a coming-of-age story, queer romance, and magical powers into a charming and original fantasy world, inspired by Victorian Scotland.''Lam vividly draws a tale like no other'' SARAH REES BRENNAN Readers love SHADOWPLAY! ''A gorgeously written novel with so big a heart the pages can barely contain it.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I wish I''d had this (and Pantomime) to read fifteen years ago.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''I read this in two sittings - it would have been one if I hadn''t needed to go to work in between.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Drystan is such a heartthrob! This series is incredibly enjoyable and I''m excited for book three.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER

''Moves at a cracking pace and, with neat plot twists and cliffhangers, is page-turning fun'' Guardian

Seven resistance fighters will free the galaxy from the ruthless Empire - or die trying.

After Eris faked her death, she thought she had left her old life as Princess Discordia - heir to the galaxy''s most ruthless empire - behind. But joining the Novantaen Resistance, an organisation opposed to the Empire''s voracious expansion, throws her right back into the fray.

Resistance fighter pilot Clo has been given a mission: infiltrate an Empire spaceship ferrying deadly cargo to gain vital intelligence. A task made all the more difficult when she''s forced to partner with an old enemy - Princess Discordia herself, Eris.

They discover more than they bargained for on the ship: fugitives with first-hand knowledge of the Empire''s inner workings. With this information, these women might just bring the Empire to its knees. But the clock is ticking: Eris''s brother Damocles, new heir to the throne, plans to disrupt a peace summit with the only remaining free alien people, ensuring the Empire''s total domination. Unless this band of unlikely rebels stops him, millions will die . . .

THE MOST WANTED REBELS IN THE GALAXY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN SAVE ITAfter an ambush leaves the Novantae resistance in tatters, the survivors scatter across the galaxy. Wanted by two great empires, the bounty on any rebel''s head is enough to make a captor filthy rich. And the Seven Devils? Biggest score of them all. The Devils take refuge on Fortuna where Ariadne gets a message with unimaginable consequences: the Oracle has gone rogue. The AI has developed a way of mass programming citizens into mindless drones. The Oracle''s demand is simple: it wants its daughter Ariadne back at any cost. Time for an Impossible to Infiltrate mission: high chance of death, low chance of success. The Devils will have to use their unique skills, no matter the sacrifice, even if that means teaming up with old enemies. Their plan? Get to the heart of the Empire. Destroy the Oracle. Burn it all to the ground.