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Today we’re excited to be joined by award-nominated and national bestselling author Kamilah Cole to discuss her adult debut, An Arcane Inheritance. We discuss writing evolutions, Dark Academia and what Kamilah has coming up for eager readers. Hi Kamilah, thank you for joining us today. Please could you introduce yourself and tell us a little about your book An Arcane Inheritance? Thank you for having me! My name is Kamilah Cole, and I’m a Jamaican-born and American-raised author of fantasy […]

Today we’re excited to be joined by Leigh Radford whose debut novel One Yellow Eye wove an emotionally rich and compelling story full of humanity and science, often undermining expectations. We delve into the themes explored in the book and using horror to explore them in innovative ways.

Murder at the Hotel Orient is a ingenious whodunnit with a captivating hook and a story that delivers on every one of your expectations.

Your Murder Next takes a brilliant premise and spins it into a captivating tale of secrets, lies and murder. It is a quintessential YA thriller that delivers terrific twists and a story that will keep you saying just one more page.

The Hollow Boys is the type of book that makes you stare into space upon finishing, needing to process everything that has just occurred. It leaves you with an unnerving tale of tragedy and complex characters that will walk in your dreams.

Tell Your Friends is a stellar sophomore thriller that delves into child stardom in the modern age, influencer culture and parasocial relationships.

David Headley, one of the most influential people in the UK book industry and far beyond. He is talking to us about his career so far, legacy and Capital Crime, London’s biggest celebration of crime writing. Capital Crime takes place on the 18-20 June 2026, so you still have time to snag a ticket.

Main Characters snuck into my heart and stole a sliver of it. This gorgeous book makes the most of its incredible concept, with a well-realised and emotionally devastating story.

Release DateJune 18, 2026Rating9 / 10Buy FromAmazon UKBarnes & NobleBookshop.orgSimon & Schuster UKWaterstones Our Wicked Gifts is an unputdownable YA thriller with these brilliant horror and speculative elements. Think Succession with a Faustian pact by way of Knives Out and know that you are in for one hell of a story. Kathryn Foxfield consistently delivers excellent concepts, layered characterisation and interesting twists. I have enjoyed her work for a long time and am so delighted to see her getting the […]

Release DateSeptember 1, 2026Rating10 / 10Buy FromAmazonBarnes & NobleBookshop.orgWaterstones Kiss, Slay, Replay takes an ingenious premise and delivers something elbow-deep in blood but also beautifully emotional. It cements Rachel Harrison as a must-read author for me and a shining light within the horror space. I have an incredible personal connection to Harrison’s previous book Play Nice. Sometimes you just read a book at the right time and it leaves an indelible mark on your heart. That was one of those […]