The perfect introduction to one of the best contemporary fantasy authors, Tom LloydIn a land ruled by prophecy and the whims of Gods, a young man finds himself at the heart of a war he barely understands, wielding powers he may never be able to control.Isak is a white-eye, born bigger, more charismatic and more powerful than normal men ... but with that power comes an unpredictable temper and an inner rage. Feared and despised by those around him, he dreams...

Salterin is a town full of fear. Fear and sheep. But mostly fear.It lies in the north of a principality recently shattered by the Hanese war, cut off from its neighbours and warily watching the advance of winter. Bandits and wolves haunt the woods, but something worse lies within. A monster named Therian has installed himself as lord of the manor and no one is foolish enough to oppose him.In their hour of need comes a man with one name. A man who will not s...

'A rollicking good time . . . some kick-ass fantasy' - Fantasy Book Review**'A hugely fun fantasy read' - The Bookbag'Lloyd's fantasy writing has a breadth and solidarity that should be celebrated' - Always Trust in BooksThere's a new Card in the Mercenary Deck - one Lynx isn't sure if he's happy to see or not.The assassin Toil now wears the Princess of Blood on...

The sequel to the bestselling epic fantasy debutt, THE STORMCALLERShattered and stunned, the eyes of the Land are on the minor city of Scree, which could soon be obliterated as the new Lord of the Farlan plots his revenge against Scree's rulers. Suffering under an unnatural summer drought and surrounded by volatile mercenary armies that may be its only salvation, the city is a strange sanctuary for a fugitive abbot to flee to, but he is only the first of many to be...

'Tom Lloyd has always been a fantastic writer' - Fantasy Faction**'A rollicking good time and a fantastic ending to a fascinating series' - Fantasy Book ReviewThe time for heroes has come, but all the Riven Kingdom has is bastards.With war between the Militant Orders looming, the entire continent may soon be on fire. The very nature of magic has changed and the horrors of the deepest black are rising, but an even ...

For Isak, the time for heartless decisions and ruthless action has come if he is to save the Land from its oppressors ...Scree has been wiped from the face of the Land in a brutal demonstration of intent. While those responsible scatter to work on the next step in their plan, the stakes are raised - all the way to the heavens - as the Gods themselves enter the fray.Returning home to a nation divided by fanaticism, Lord Isak is haunted both by the consequenc...

Enchei once swore to take his own life rather than have his secrets exposed. Narin once swore to uphold the laws and traditions of the Empire. Both will falter as a nightmare is unleashed upon the city.As vengeful noblemen, demons and worse haunt the streets, Narin’s lover, Kine, lives under a death sentence. The past is catching up with all of them as they are caught in a terrifying and lethal game. The lives of their loved ones and stability of the entire empire now hang in the b...

A collection of short stories set in the world of the Twilight Reign seriesEleven stories that add further colour and shape to the epic story of the Twilight Reign series - this is an essential volume for Tom Lloyd's many fans.The history of the Land may remember the slaughter at Moorview or the horror of Scree's fall, but there were other casualties of the secret war against Azaer - more tales surrounding those bloody years that went unrecorded. In the sha...

The complete saga of THE TWILIGHT REIGN - a gripping grimdark fantasy epic, for fans of George R. R. Martin and Joe Abercrombie.In a land ruled by prophecy and the whims of Gods, a young man finds himself at the heart of a war he barely understands, wielding powers he may never be able to control.Isak is a white-eye, born bigger, more charismatic and more powerful than normal men ... but with that power comes an unpredictable temper and an inner rage. Feare...

Provides a timely review of gender equality in the boardroom, and through interviews with mentors and mentees it illustrates how mentoring can play a part in helping women stay engaged in their career. This book includes international comparisons and an examination of the UK and EU political environments.

Two-time New York Times bestselling authors Roger Connors and Tom Smith show how leaders can achieve record-breaking results by quickly and effectively shaping their organizational culture to capitalize on their greatest asset—their people. Change the Culture, Change the Game joins their classic book The Oz Principle and their recent bestseller How Did That Happen? to complete the most comprehensive series ever written on workplace accountability. Based ...

The perfect book for opening up honest conversations with young children about grief and death, whether they have lost a loved one, or are simply curious and at the age of asking questions.When one little girl's grandma is nowhere to be seen, and everyone keeps saying how sorry they are that the family have lost her, she makes it her special task to find Grandma and cheer everyone up.But Grandma's not under the sofa or behind the flower patch, so w...