A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

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A. J. Liebling, born in Manhattan in 1904, joined the staff of the New Yorker in 1935 and contributed innumerable articles to the magazine throughout his lifetime, on subjects ranging from food to boxing and France to horse racing. As a war correspondent during the Second World War, he reported from France, England and Algeria, and participated in the Normandy landings. In later life he married the writer Jean Stafford, his third wife. He died in 1963.

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A. J. Rosen is an author of YA fantasy novels and is an ambassador for Wattpad, known as @agatharoza. Entwined is her first novel.

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A. O. Scott has been a film critic at the New York Times since 2000. His writing has appeared in many other publications, including the New York Review of Books, Slate, the New Yorker and the Nation. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in criticism in 2010, Scott is currently Distinguished Professor of Film Criticism at Wesleyan University. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. 
 
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A.S. Byatt (1936-2023) was a novelist, short-story writer and critic of international renown. Her novels include Possession (winner of the Booker Prize 1990), the Frederica Quartet and The Children’s Book, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction. She was appointed CBE in 1990 and DBE in 1999, and was awarded the Erasmus Prize 2016 for her ‘inspiring contribution to life writing’ and the Pak Kyongni Prize 2017. In 2018 she received the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award.

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A. T. Williams won the George Orwell Prize for Political Writing in 2013 for his book A Very British Killing: The Death of Baha Mousa. He lives in Warwickshire.

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Dubbed ‘The new queen of spy fiction’ by the Guardian newspaper, and ‘the real thing’ by the Washington Post, A.C. 'Ava' Glass is the CWA Dagger-shortlisted author of Alias Emma (The Chase), The Traitor and The Trap. The Traitor was a 2023 Richard and Judy Bookclub pick. Alias Emma was a Barnes and Noble book of the month. A former crime reporter and communications consultant, for five years Ava worked closely with spies. Her time in that world fascinated her, and the people she met back then inspire every book she writes.

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Arthur Edward Waite was the designer and co-creator of the now famous Rider Waite Tarot deck. 
 
An American-born British poet and scholarly mystic, his strong interest in all esoteric matters - divination, magic, Kabbalism, alchemy and Freemasony - led to him penning a number of books. These include the Key to the Tarot, The Book of Ceremonial Magic and A New Encyclopedia of Freemasony.

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A.E. Warren is the author of the Tomorrow's Ancestors series, which consists of Subject Twenty-One, The Hidden Base, The Fourth Species and The Final Rising. 
 
After spending eight years working as a lawyer, she began to write in the evenings and early mornings as a form of escapism from life in a very small cubicle with lots of files. She self-published her first novels in her spare time, which were picked up by Del Rey UK which is the science fiction/fantasy imprint of Penguin Random House. 
 
 She is an avid reader, occasional gamer and fair-weather runner. She lives in the UK with her husband, daughter and hopefully, one day, a wise border terrier named Austen.

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A K Benedict writes crime and speculative fiction in a room filled with clowns, mannequins and Doctor Who figures. Her first novel, The Beauty of Murder, was nominated for an eDunnit award and is in development for a major 8-part TV series by Company Pictures. Her second, Jonathan Dark or The Evidence of Ghosts, came out in February 2016. She's written Torchwood audio dramas for Big Finish and her short stories have featured in anthologies including Great British Horror and Best British Short Stories. She lives in St Leonards-on-Sea with her dog, Dame Margaret Rutherford.

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A. L. Kennedy has twice been selected as one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists and has won a host of other awards – including the Costa Book of the Year for her novel Day. She lives in Essex.

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A.M. Ellis is a speculative fiction author and lover of everything steeped in myth and mystery. Her stories often lean into diverse voices, not only in her identity as a Black woman, but in exploring neurodivergence and mental health. A proud introvert and nostalgic gamer, she lives in Maryland, USA, with her husband and three children.

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A.N. Wilson was born in 1950 and educated at Rugby and New College, Oxford. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he holds a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is an award-winning biographer and a celebrated novelist, winning prizes for much of his work. He lives in North London.

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A. T. Emerald lives with her husband and baby daughter in Nottinghamshire. She discovered her love of writing in 2020 and has not shut up about enemies to lovers ever since. She loves iced matcha, torrid love confessions with knives pressed to throats (fictional, of course) and does not accept bills for any therapy her books might incur.

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A.B.C. Merriman-Labor was a barrister, writer and munitions worker born in Freetown, Sierra Leone in 1877. His published works include A Series of Lectures on the Negro Race and The Story of the African Slave in a Nutshell. He also edited two editions of the Handbook of Sierra Leone. He arrived in the UK in 1904 to study law. In 1907, he organised a centenary commemoration of the abolition of the slave trade in Westminster Abbey. He later embarked on an 'entertainment-lecture' tour called Life and Scenes in Britain, travelling across thousands of miles of West, South West and Central Africa, which he expanded on to create Britons Through Negro Spectacles.

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Aabria Iyengar is an American actress and author.

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Aaliya Jaleel is a freelance illustrator, designer, and visual development artist, currently majoring in Animation at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is also the illustrator of Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise. You can visit her online at www.aaliyamj.com.

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Aaron Allston

After more than fifteen years of experience as a clinical psychotherapist, Dr Aaron Balick has taken the amazing insights from psychology and psychotherapy out of the consultation room and made them accessible to the wider world. 
 
He has been an ‘agony uncle’ for many years for both CBBC and BBC Radio 1, as well as on television, including BBC Worldwide, BBC 3 and BBC Learning.

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Beatrix Potter

Join Peter Rabbit as he learns about colours, numbers and animals in this adorable little library. 
 
In these four chunky board books you will learn early concepts with Peter Rabbit and all his friends. With beautiful, bright, contemporary artwork, this board book collection is perfect for even the youngest Peter Rabbit fans. 
 
Look out for other Peter Rabbit books with early learning concepts: 
Hop, Skip and Stick sticker activity book 
What Can You See, Peter? 
Hoppy Holidays sticker activity book

Peter Rabbit Tales: Little Library

Join Peter Rabbit on a fluffy Easter adventure in this sensory touch-and-feel book. 
 
Peter and the rabbits are hopping about on an egg hunt. Along the way, they find fluffy surprises and meet some new friends! 
 
This sensory board book features tactile elements on every page and a simple story to follow. 
 
The perfect Easter gift, introduce little readers to the world of Peter Rabbit with this touch-and-feel board book. 
 
Look out for more Easter adventures with Peter Rabbit: 
Peter Rabbit Tales: A Spring Surprise 
Hop, Skip, Stick: A Sticker Activity Book 
Peter Rabbit: A Pop-Up Easter Egg Hunt 
Happy Easter Peter! 
Peter Rabbit Easter Eggs Press-out and Play 
Peter Rabbit: Easter Fun 
Peter Rabbit: Peter's First Easter

Peter Rabbit A Fluffy Easter Tale

Eric Hill

Spot - The original lift the flap series by Eric Hill

It's time for bed - but Spot has lots of "Goodnights" to say before he can settle down to sleep... 
 
This classic picture book will help toddlers wind down for bedtime as they follow along with the fun of Spot's night-time routine through sturdy interactive flaps for little hands. 
 
For more Spot lift-the-flap adventures, why not try: 
Where's Spot? 
Spot Goes to the Farm 
Spot Goes to the Beach 
Spot Goes on Holiday 
Spot Bakes a Cake 
Spot Visits his Grandparents 
Spot Goes to School 
Spot's First Christmas 
Spot's Birthday Party

Spot Says Goodnight

Brought to you by Penguin. 
 
Revisit the world of Beatrix Potter in this timeless new audiobook edition. Featuring all 23 of the classic tales, this new collection features a range of award-winning and contemporary voices, including Olivia Colman, Tom Hardy, Lily James, James Acaster, David Harewood and Joanna Lumley. 
 
Whether you're looking to relive those treasured moments of your childhood, or hoping to share some of your old favourites with your own little ones, there's no storybook world more pleasant than that of Beatrix Potter. 
 
Meet again the famous characters that children love and adore: Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, The Flopsy Bunnies, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten, Jeremy Fisher, Jemima Puddle-Duck and many more. 
 
This audiobook is perfect for half-term listening, car journeys and bedtime stories. 
 
The complete cast of voices include: Olivia Colman, Lily James, Tom Hardy, Pearl Mackie, James Norton, David Tennant, Suranne Jones, Aisling Bea, Richard Armitage, David Harewood, Joanna Lumley, Hugh Bonneville, Ben Bailey Smith, Mandip Gill, Jessie Ware, James Acaster, Jenna Coleman, Yrsa Daley Ward, Will Young, Matt Baker, Robert Webb, Alfred Enoch and Gemma Whelan.

Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales

Helen Oxenbury

"Once upon a time there was a village child who was so pretty - so pretty as never was seen . . ." 
 
So begins Beatrix Potter's retelling of Red Riding Hood. Filled with the delicious darkness of the original classic fairy tale - and some trademark Potter wit and flourishes - this book is brilliantly brought to life with artwork by one of the world's greatest illustrators, Helen Oxenbury.

Red Riding Hood

Join Peter Rabbit as he finds his friends hiding in the garden, searches for who is making the different noises at the pond and spots his sisters in the burrow. 
 
With lots of easy to lift flaps, beautiful modern artwork and simple text, this book will keep little paws entertained for hours. Based on the classic tales by Beatrix Potter, this Peter Rabbit book is the perfect way to introduce colours, numbers and opposites to very young readers.

What Can You See Peter?

Very Big Lift the Flap Book

Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide. 
 
Join the hunt to find lovable Spot in Eric Hill's first ever lift-the-flap tale! 
 
Lift each flap to find all sorts of funny animal surprises, before discovering where cheeky Spot has been hiding. 
 
This is the perfect first book for little ones - the playful text is a wonderful spur to read and respond together, and the hide-and-seek flaps encourage curiosity and interactivity. 
 
This is a reissue of the bestselling board book, now in a smart cased-board format with sturdy, toddler-tough flaps! 
 
Don't miss the other Spot lift-the-flap classics: 
 
Spot's First Walk; Spot's Birthday Party; Spot's First Christmas; Spot Goes to School; Spot Goes on Holiday; Spot Goes to the Circus; Spot Goes to the Farm; Spot's First Easter; Spot's Baby Sister; Spot Stays Overnight; Spot Goes to the Park; Spot Goes to a Party; Spot Bakes a Cake; Spot Visits his Grandparents; Spot Can Count; Who's There, Spot?; Spot Says Goodnight

Where's Spot?

Where has Peter Rabbit gone? Play a fun game of hide and seek with much-loved characters from the world of Beatrix Potter. 
 
Is that Peter by the blackberry bush? Is he hiding in the lettuce patch? Lift the flap and see! With easy-to-lift flaps, rhyming text and charming illustrations, this Peter Rabbit story is fun to share with little ones. The perfect introduction to Beatrix Potter for very young readers.

Where is Peter Rabbit?

Lift the Flap Book

Tell Mummy 'I Love You' this Mother's Day with this heart-warming book from our favourite furry friend, Peter Rabbit. 
 
With a little help from Peter Rabbit himself, this book includes beautiful rhyme, contemporary design and gorgeous illustrations which capture the charm of Beatrix Potter's drawings. Peter Rabbit I Love You Mummy is book which will appeal to Beatrix Potter fans old and new - making it the perfect gift to tell a loved one how much they mean to you! 
 
 
Explore the LOVE Series: 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Daddy 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Grandma 
Peter Rabbit I Love You Grandpa 
Peter Rabbit I Love You

Peter Rabbit I Love You Mummy

Peter Rabbit and his friends love Easter, and this year the race is on to find as many Easter eggs as possible. There are lots of fun flaps to lift and pop-ups to discover in this playful eggstravaganza! 
 
Children can lift the giant flaps to reveal Peter Rabbit's burrow, then help Peter to pull up some radishes and turnips before Mr McGregor catches him! Next they can help Jemima Puddle-Duck to find her naughty little ducklings, and join Peter and his friends to find the ten hidden Easter eggs! Make sure they look out for the amazing pop-up surprise! 
 
Peter Rabbit: Easter Egg Hunt is the perfect Easter gift, and is ideal for parents to enjoy with their children. It will appeal to Peter Rabbit fans and any children who enjoy animal stories.

Peter Rabbit: Easter Egg Hunt

Pop-up Book

One Peter Rabbit . . . 
Two bad mice . . . 
Three naughty kittens . . . 
 
This whimsical board book takes you gently through the numbers from 1 to 10 and is a stylish introduction to the world of Peter Rabbit. With beautiful line artwork, this is a must-have for any baby or toddler's bookshelf.

Peter Rabbit 123

A Counting Book

Emma Thompson

In The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, a new tale written by Emma Thompson, Peter's adventures take him beyond the boundaries of Mr McGregor's garden all the way to Scotland. Here he meets the gentle giant Finlay McBurney, a distant Scottish relative, and much entertainment ensues. 
Emma Thompson, Oscar-winning actress and screen writer, is a long time admirer of Beatrix Potter's tales. She has a talent for creating engaging narratives with a dry humour similar to Potter's own and is the perfect choice of author for this new Peter Rabbit tale, to be published 110 years after the original. 
Emma was inspired to set the tale in Scotland by her knowledge of Beatrix's childhood holidays there.

The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit

Cicely Mary Barker

Relive the magic of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Autumn with this beautiful new edition - the perfect gift. Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker's first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a lifelong love for fairies and all things magical.

Flower Fairies of the Autumn

Relive the magic of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Winter with this beautiful new edition - the perfect gift. Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker's first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a lifelong love for fairies and all things magical.

Flower Fairies of the Winter

A wintry tale based on Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mr Tod. This fresh imagining takes some of the most-loved Beatrix Potter characters on a seasonal adventure through a snowy forest. 
 
In this tale of mischief and bravery, will Peter and Benjamin save the day - and watch out for Mr Tod and Tommy Brock? 
 
A seasonal story that is perfect for a winter's night, with beautifully-designed illustrations. This festive book is the perfect present for little ones this winter!

Peter Rabbit: A Winter's Tale

Hello Peter! introduces very young children to the delightful world of Beatrix Potter's Flopsy. This is the perfect first book for babies, who will love finding out about Flopsy, and how she spends her day. The contemporary design and gentle rhyme will make this a firm favourite with today's parents and their babies. 
 
Hello Flopsy! forms part of a continuing range of Peter Rabbit books specifically for babies.

Peter Rabbit: Hello Flopsy!

Hello Peter! introduces very young children to the delightful world of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit. This is the perfect first book for babies, who will love finding out about Peter, and how he spends his day. The contemporary design and gentle rhyme will make this a firm favourite with today's parents and their babies. 
 
Hello Peter! forms part of a continuing range of Peter Rabbit books specifically for babies.

Peter Rabbit: Hello Peter!

Relive the beauty and magic of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Summer. Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker's first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a lifelong love for fairies and all things magical.

Flower Fairies of the Summer

Do you ever feel that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence? Well, so did Johnny Town-Mouse and Timmy Willie. One was a town mouse and one was a country mouse, and when they end up in each other's worlds they soon discover that they were much happier where they started! 
 
 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse is number 13 in Beatrix Potter's charming series of 23 little books. This series includes some of the best-loved characters of children's literature: Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Mr. Jeremy Fisher, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and many more!

The Tale of Johnny Town Mouse Gold Centenary Edition

Quentin Blake

"A serious, well-behaved young black cat, who leads a daring double life defeating vile villains." 
 
When Miss Kitty sneaks out to go hunting in her beautiful boots, she gets herself into all sorts of scrapes, but on this particular night she meets the foxiest hunter of them all - Mr. Tod! This utterly entertaining tale is filled with mistaken identities, devious villains and even an appearance from Peter Rabbit. Told with Beatrix Potter's trademark dry humour and wry observations, this brilliant tale is sure to become as popular as her original classics and is illustrated by the best-loved Quentin Blake. 
 
Other titles are The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Tom Kitten, The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (designer editions).

The Tale of Kitty In Boots

This new edition of Cicely Mary Barker's classic Flower Fairy title features a beautiful brand-new catwalk-inspired cover. Intricate and reminiscent of lace, the new cover pays homage to the delicate beauty of Cicely's original illustrations. 
 
The book includes all the original classic poems and illustrations of the Flower Fairies of the Summer 
 
Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to girls and women around the world ever since the publication of Cicely's first book in 1923. The magical illustrations have inspired generations of children to search for fairies at the bottom of their gardens. There is something delightfully charming about the delicate, childlike fairies of Cicely's imagination. Once seen, they are never forgotten.

Is there someone you love from the bottom of your heart? Do you sometimes find it difficult to tell them how you feel? This gorgeous book will help you. The heart-warming rhyme will touch the heart of the one you love, and express everything you feel in the cutest way. The clean design and contemporary styling will appeal to existing Peter Rabbit fans and is sure to catch the eye of anyone looking for a gorgeous way to say 'I love You'.

Love From Peter Rabbit

Relive the beauty and magic of Cecily Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Spring, now with a brand new enchanting cover. 
 
Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker's first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a life-long love for fairies and all things magical.

Flower Fairies of the Spring

Spot story books have been delighting children and parents for years with their gentle storylines and bright, colourful scenes. Spot is always the star of these books and his experiences with his family, friends and the wider world are those experienced by very young children. 
 
In this addition to the 'Spot Loves' titles, Spot is spending time with his Dad. They do lots of fun things together - from playing football to flying a kite to feeding ducks. Spot loves Dad, and Dad loves Spot. 
 
This book is delightful for father and son to share together. And will make an especially lovely gift - for Father's Day, a birthday - or any other celebration day!

Spot Loves His Dad

Join Peter and his friends in this charming re-issue of Easter Surprise. Classic Beatrix Potter characters combined with a gorgeous new cover make this little story board book a must for every baby's Easter.

Peter Rabbit: Easter Surprise

Spot loves spending time with his mum. They do lots of fun things together. Sometimes, he helps her with the groceries and sometimes they play hide-and-seek in the garden. 
 
Join the much-loved Spot on his day with his mum as he learns what it means to spend time with his mum - great for early learning and play. 
 
Spot loves Mum and Mum loves Spot! 
 
If you loved this, try: 
Where's Spot? 
Spot Loves His Dad 
Spot Bakes a Cake

Spot Loves His Mum

"As you climb into bed, let me give you a hug. 
Settle down little bunny. You're warm, safe and snug." 
 
This whimsical board book takes you into the world of Beatrix Potter's animals as they gently fall asleep. 
 
It's a charming introduction to the world of Peter Rabbit. With beautiful line artwork and pastel colours, this is a must-have for any baby or toddler's bookshelf.

Sweet Dreams, Peter!

Delve into the magical world of Flower Fairies with this intricately illustrated colouring book. 
 
With stunning pages to colour from Cicely Mary Barker, this enchanting colouring book is the perfect gift for any Flower Fairies fan. 
 
Suitable for children.

The Flower Fairies Colouring Book

This stunning reissue of Cicely Mary Barker's collection, The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies, includes the timeless poems and beautiful illustrations from the classic books. With a brand-new enchanting look, this is the perfect gift for Flower Fairies fans of all ages. 
 
Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker's first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to generations of readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a life-long love for fairies and all things magical.

The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies

Rediscover the charm of the World of Beatrix Potter with this enchanting colouring book filled with all your favourite characters. 
 
With beautiful pages to colour, this charming colouring book is the perfect gift for any Beatrix Potter fan. 
 
Suitable for children.

The Beatrix Potter Colouring Book

A Private Thriller

A series of children's modern classic novels by renowned 20th century children's writers. All the titles in this series have the A Puffin Book logo, contemporary-style covers, and child-friendly endnotes.

A Puffin Book

A Ripley Novel

A Slice of the Moon

A Victorian Mystery

A Walk in...

A Women’s Murder Club Thriller

A chef Paul Delamare Mystery

Aberrations

Across the Universe

Actiphons

Adelia Aguilar

Adrian Mole

Adventures in Time

Aftermath

Against War

Age of X

Agent 21

Agent Z

Detective Aidan Waits is a troubled junior detective haunted by his past. Facing an uncertain future, and disconnected from his history, DC Waits and his partner, Detective Inspector Peter 'Sutty' Sutcliffe work on Manchester's streets to uncover the city's worst criminals among the grime of the underworld.

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