Michel Faber

With an introduction by David Mitchell. Isserley spends most of her time driving. But why is she so interested in picking up hitchhikers? And why are they always male, well-built, and alone? An utterly unpredictable and macabre mystery, Under the Skin is a genre-defying masterpiece.

Outstandingly weird and memorable GUARDIAN Deliciously creepy NEW SCIENTIST Fear never dies… These stories from eighteen masters of the craft will curdle your blood, haunt your dreams, and redefine terror. An exploited child worker in the silver mines of Bolivia finds an ally – but at what cost? A young woman's workplace affair has terrifying repercussions when her lover's wife...

'I am with you always, even unto the end of the world . . .' Peter Leigh is a missionary called to go on the journey of a lifetime. Leaving behind his beloved wife, Bea, Peter sets out on a quest to take the word of God to the farthest corners of the galaxy. His mission will challenge everything—his faith,...

Watch your step. Keep your wits about you; you will need them . . . So begins this irresistible voyage into the dark side of Victorian London. Amongst an unforgettable cast of low-lifes, physicians, businessmen, and prostitutes, meet our heroine Sugar, a young woman trying to drag herself up from the gutter any way she can. Be prepared for a...

A celebration of friendship and courage and a delightful homage to Lewis Carroll, C. S. Lewis, and Frank Baum by the acclaimed and bestselling author of The Crimson Petal and the White. Neil Gaiman - 'Glorious. A story that will be found and enjoyed and dreamed about for years to come' A celebration of friendship, courage, and imagination inspired by...

'I'm not here to change your mind about Dusty Springfield or Shostakovich or Tupac Shakur or synthpop. I'm here to change your mind about your mind.' There are countless books on music with much analysis given to musicians, bands, eras and/or genres. But rarely does a book delve into what's going on inside us when we listen. Michel Faber explores...