The heroes of THE RAT AND THE RAVEN have returned to the University, but they are restless. They don’t fit in any more. Swart is told dreadful news by his father, and at the same time a petitioner comes on foot from far away, begging the wise people of the University for help against an enemy who wields lightning as a weapon. So it is time for Bran to gather his group again: the giant Mill the Hill, the dangerous twins Aethelflaed, the cowardly Dismas who can open any lock if he is scared enough, and Bran's beautiful, strange lover Scathe, a transmitting empath. They must find the Lightning Nest – a Tesla construct, and disable it. Harder things will also be asked of them before the end.

After bringing down the Lightning Nest, the heroes of THE RAT AND THE RAVEN have returned to the University, only to find it deserted and the gates locked. Dismas, who can break any lock, opens the outer door and they gain entry, but then they find that they are locked in and now not even Dismas can open the doors. Who is Emmanuel and how is it that he seems able to control their thoughts? Locked in the tower, the Ravens must fight to defend everything that is most precious – their very humanity is at risk. Emmanuel wants desperately to become human and needs to overwhelm and inhabit them to ensure his own survival.

Ten years after a terrible accident that stripped the earth with laser burns seven kilometres wide and brought and end to most of human civilisation, an unusual group of characters go on a quest to discover who is controlling all that is left of civilisation.

Only the greatest sacrifice can turn the tide of war. War is brewing in the fifth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves increasingly at odds with those who don't. With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, dark forces stand poised to claim her world. The only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may take more from Aelin than she has to give, a quest that forces her to choose what-and who-she's willing to sacrifice for the sake of peace. Kingdoms collide in this fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series.

The third book in the Stormbringer trilogy, Raven s Rising encapsulates the heroes of The Rat and the Raven who have now returned to University, only to find it deserted and the gates locked. Dismas, who can break any lock, opens the outer door and they gain entry, but then they are unable to get out. Locked in the tower, the Ravens must fight to defend everything that is most precious their humanity is at risk. Written by a well-known author, Kerry Greenwood, this high-adventure fantasy has great appeal for adults and teenagers alike. Ages: 12+

In this second book in the Stormbringer trilogy, the heroes of The Rat and the Raven have returned to the University but they are restless. They don?t fit in anymore. Swart is given dreadful news by his father and at the same time a petitioner comes from afar begging the people of the university for help against an enemy who wields lightning as a weapon. In this stand-alone sequel Kerry Greenwood once again offers outstanding adventure/fantasy to challenge her readers and open the door to a dark future ?

What do you do when your mother falls ill and is sent to a rest home, and your father is away working on the Great Ocean Road? How do you survive when the only things you have are the clothes on your back and the promise you made to keep your family together? For Isa Wyatt, there's only one thing she can do. She gathers together her brothers and her sister, packs an old pram with their belongings, and sets off to find her father. It is a long walk, and the children have to face the dangers and hardships of a country suffering the Depression. But on their journey, Isa soon learns that most people will give everything they have to help a small, courageous family survive. And some will do anything to stop them.