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Roald Dahl can stand you on your head, twist you in knots, tie up your hands and leave you gasping for more.

In this selection of short stories the surprises are as wicked and witty as ever. Taken from Someone Like You, Kiss Kiss and The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar, PLUS FOUR NEW STORIES, they lure you into a world as full of unease, coincidence and black humour as you could wish.

Author: Roald Dahl

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"What, you’ve never read a Roald Dahl novel?"

The public is officially permitted yet another scandalous glimpse into the private diaries of Uncle Oswald—the greatest rogue, bounder, connoisseur, bon vivant, and fornicator of all time. Sourced directly from Volume XX of his memoirs, this controversial chronicle names so many legendary figures that it carries a grave risk of causing widespread offense to their families and friends.

Author: Roald Dahl

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A masterfully written, profoundly twisted world of dark humor, unexpected betrayals, and psychological tension with this iconic short story collection. Celebrated master of the macabre Roald Dahl delivers fifteen unforgettable, deeply entertaining adult tales. Moving far beyond his famous children's books, this text exposes the hidden vulnerabilities, wild greed, and sinister motives of ordinary people trapped in bizarre wagers and deadly domestic dilemmas. A landmark of mid-century suspense, this collection features legendary masterpieces like Lamb to the Slaughter and Man from the South. Perfect for fans of classic thrillers and sharp, unexpected twist endings.

Author: Roald Dahl

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Now Dickie has disappeared and Stephanie is the prime suspect in his disappearance. Is Dickie dead? Can he be found? And can Stephanie Plum stay one step ahead in this new, dangerous game? Joe Morelli, the hottest cop in Trenton, New Jersey, is also keeping Stephanie on her toes - and he may know more than he's saying about many things in Stephanie's life. It's a cat-and-mouse game for Stephanie Plum and the ultimate prize might be her life.

With trademark hilarity, breathtaking action and unforgettable characters, Lean Mean Thirteen is Janet Evanovich at her very best.

Author: Janet Evanovich

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The Gift of Rain follows sixteen-year-old Philip Hutton on the island of Penang at the start of World War II. After forming an unlikely friendship with a Japanese diplomat, Philip becomes entangled in wartime loyalties and deceit, unknowingly acting as a traitor. To save his community, he must work in secret while facing the destruction of his own family, making for a harrowing, luminous epic.

Author: Tan Twan Eng

Extra Note: Water damage to roughly the last 50 back pages. Reading not affected. 

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Stephanie Plum is hanging up her bounty hunter gear for something safe and normal—or so she thinks. After quitting her job, she learns the hard way that trouble follows her wherever she goes. 

Author: Janet Evanovich

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Entrenched in the searing sands of Libya, a group of soldiers uncovers an ancient tomb containing a macabre crown of thorns and the devastatingly powerful Spear of Destiny—the final resting place of Christ. Decades later in 2008, old army pals Gerald Usherwood and Max Chippendale reunite to trade secrets, only to be murdered in the dead of night by dark shadows protecting the stolen relics. Left to piece together the grisly mystery, Gerald's grandson, DCI Ethan Usherwood, is swept into a high-stakes, international race to uncover the hidden treasure before it's too late.

Author: Daniel Easterman

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The Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes are the defenders of mankind, the ultimate superhuman brotherhood standing against the evils of the galaxy. But even among their hallowed ranks, there are those who would turn their backs on their brothers and follow the path of the traitor. New York Times bestselling editor Christian Dunn presents a thrilling selection of short stories from the dark side of the Imperium. Featuring tales by Black Library's finest authors—including Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Anthony Reynolds, Matthew Farrer, and Sarah Cawkwell—this collection proves that that which can defend, can also betray.

Author: Christian Dunn

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A selection of short stories taken from Kiss, Kiss and Someone Like You, which are all typical examples of Roald Dahl's outrageous, macabre, impeccably timed and bitterly; funny creations. Tales of the Unexpected includes, among others, the chastening tale of 'Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat', an edifying reminder of 'The Way Up to Heaven', the perils of sticking your 'Neck' out, why 'William and Mary saw eye to eye, and how Mrs Maloney led the 'Lamb to the Slaughter'.

Author: Roald Dahl

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Set during the devastation of World War II, this novel follows two paths that eventually collide. Marie-Laure is a blind French girl living in Paris with her father, who guards a priceless diamond at the Museum of Natural History. When the Nazis invade, they flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo. Meanwhile, Werner is a brilliant German orphan whose mastery of radio technology brings him to the attention of the Hitler Youth.

Author: Anthony Doerr

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Room is the story of Ma and Jack. They live in a single, locked room. Five-year-old Jack loves watching TV, but he knows that nothing he sees on the screen is truly real – only him, Ma and the things in Room. Until the day Ma admits there’s a world outside . . .

Author: Emma Donoghue

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A nerve-shreddingly tense mystery from bestselling author Mark Dawson, featuring private investigator Atticus Priest. A man falls to his death from the tower of Salisbury Cathedral. PI Atticus Priest is called in to investigate the tragedy, but the case takes a disturbing turn when a compromising video of the deceased is sent to the local newspaper. Forced to look past the surface, Atticus realizes a dark conspiracy is at play. Is it blackmail? Suicide? Or cold-blooded murder?

Author: Mark Dawson

Extra Note: Listed as worn only because the book has a spine crack in the middle causing the book to fold open completely. No loose pages and otherwise in a good condition.

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