“An intoxicating fusion of fantasy and historical fiction. . . . Wecker’s storytelling skills dazzle."" —Entertainment WeeklyA marvelous and absorbing debut novel about a chance meeting between two supernatural creatures in turn-of-the-century immigrant New York.Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay by a disgraced rabbi knowledgeable in the ways of dark Kabbalistic magic. She serves as the wife to a Polish merchant who dies at ...

‘One of only two novels I've ever loved whose main characters are not human’ BARBARA KINGSOLVERFor fans of The Essex Serpent and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock.‘By far my favourite book of of the year’ GuardianOne cold night, two newcomers emerge onto the streets of 1899 New York, and it is never the same again.But these two are more than strangers to this land, they are strangers to ...

She was not supposed to be someone this could happen to.Helen is a self-made finance professional with over two decades of experience at one of the world's most recognized financial institutions. She put herself through school, climbed every rung of her career on her own terms, raised a daughter as a single mother, and built a life that reflected exactly who she was — capable, disciplined, and fiercely unwilling to settle for less than what she knew she deserved.Then, in th...

How to be a winner—in the contests you enter or in the game of life.Who says you can’t win’em all?!Helene Hadsell was 'the woman who won every contest prize she desired.' In Contesting: The Name It & Claim It Game, she shares her winning secrets in the vibrant, warm, and folksy manner that was uniquely her.In this updated 3rd Edition, you will learn the nuts and bolts of the hobby. From the contest mechanics to how to create a winning entry and, most importantly, ho...

**"An inspiring yet relatable read for anyone ready to stop settling." —Nina Ruggiero, Travel + LeisureIn this inspiring travel memoir—the antidote to the “just quit your job and ditch all your belongings to backpack the world” mentality—a young woman explores how she took calculated risks to follow her dreams: traveling and living abroad without sacrificing stability and comfort.**Like many young professionals, Helene settled into a steady 9-5, watching the clock ...

In this final installment of the internationally bestselling Irene Huss investigations, the Organized Crimes Unit pairs with the Violent Crimes Unit to help defuse the escalating tension between rival gangs in Göteborg, Sweden. But could there be a mole on the force who is thwarting their efforts?The gang warfare that has been brewing in Göteborg is about to explode. A member of a notorious biker gang has been set on fire—alive. Even in a culture where ritual killi...

Maud is an irascible 88-year-old Swedish woman with no family, no friends, and... no qualms about a little murder. This funny, irreverent story collection by Helene Tursten, author of the Irene Huss investigations, features two-never-before translated stories that will keep you laughing all the way to the retirement home.Ever since her darling father's untimely death when she was only eighteen, Maud has lived in the family's spacious apartment in downtown Gothenbur...

**“A cunningly plotted tale that is by turns cerebral, suspenseful—and ultimately shocking.” –Publishers WeeklyA gripping psychological thriller for fans of The Girl on the Train and The Silent Wife about a wife’s secrets, a husband accused of murder, and a marriage gone terribly wrong**Buenos Aires, 1987. When a beautiful young woman named Lisandra is found dead at the foot of a six-story building, her husband, a psychoanalyst, is immediately arr...

‘One of only two novels I've ever loved whose main characters are not human’ BARBARA KINGSOLVERFor fans of The Essex Serpent and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock.‘By far my favourite book of of the year’ GuardianOne cold night, two newcomers emerge onto the streets of 1899 New York, and it is never the same again.But these two are more than strangers to this land, they are strangers to ...

"Richly nuanced and beautiful. . . . An immersive and magical tale of loneliness, love, and finding hope.” (Buzzfeed)“A layered novel of many complex characters…To keep their worlds safe, Chava and Ahmad must access both their greatest supernatural powers and their deepest human impulses.” (Historical Novels Review)In this enthralling historical epic, set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I— the ...

In this enthralling historical epic, set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I— the long-awaited follow-up to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Golem and the Jinni—Helene Wecker revisits her beloved characters Chava and Ahmad as they confront unexpected new challenges in a rapidly changing human world.Chava is a golem, a woman made of clay, who can hear the thoughts and longings of those around...

Helene Tursten's explosive new series features Detective Inspector Embla Nyström, a sharp, unforgiving woman working in a man's world. When one of her peers is murdered during a routine hunting trip, Embla must track down the killer while confronting a dark incident from her past.Twenty-eight-year-old Embla Nyström has been plagued by chronic nightmares and racing thoughts ever since she can remember. She has learned to channel most of her anxious energy into her p...