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OUT NOW: Sign Here by Claudia Lux

We’re wishing Sign Here by Claudia Lux a very happy book birthday!

For fans of The Good Place and We Sold Our Souls, this speculative thriller follows a man determined to get out of Hell—and the family he must destroy to do it.

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Peyote Trip has a pretty good gig in the deals department on the fifth floor of Hell. Sure, none of the pens work and the coffee machine has been out of order for a century, but Pey has a plan—and all he needs is one last member of the Harrison family to sell their soul.

When the Harrisons retreat to the family lake house for the summer, with their daughter Mickey’s precocious new friend in tow, the opportunity Pey has waited a millennium for might finally be in his grasp. And with the help of his charismatic coworker Calamity, he sets a plan in motion.

But things aren’t always as they seem, on Earth or in Hell. And as old secrets and new dangers scrape away at the Harrisons’ shiny surface, revealing the darkness beneath, everyone must face the consequences of their choices.

“Twisted, witty, terrifying and ultimately completely heartbreaking. Frankly… Hell would be proud.”—Phoebe Waller-Bridge

“A clever premise executed with flair, Sign Here is an electrifying page-turner that balances the thrilling and grim with an astute exploration of morality, family ties, and the burden of secrets. A striking debut.”—Rachel Harrison, author of The Return

“The most dark, twisted fun I’ve had with a book for ages.”—C.J. Tudor, bestselling author of The Burning Girls

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Revealing the paperback cover of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton!

We’re so excited to be revealing the paperback cover of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, out in the UK this February!

The inspiration behind Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho’s major motion picture, Mickey 17, Mickey7 is an unputdownable sci-fi thriller for fans of Andy Weir and Blake Crouch.

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Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living.

Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. Whenever there’s a mission that’s too dangerous—even suicidal— the crew turns to Mickey. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. Mickey signed on to escape from both bad debts and boredom on Midgard.

After six deaths, Mickey7 understands the terms of his deal…and why it was the only colonial position unfilled when he took it.

When he goes missing and is presumed dead at the hands of deadly indigenous creatures, Mickey8 reports for duty, and their troubles really begin.

“Excellent” — The FT

“Leaves the audience gasping” — The Times

“Intelligent, heartfelt and very funny” — SciFiNow

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OUT NOW: Cold Water by Dave Hutchinson

We’re wishing Cold Water by Dave Hutchinson a very happy book birthday!

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TO UNCOVER THE TRUTH, YOU MUST RISK EVERYTHING

When Carey Tews retired from Les Coureurs – the clandestine organisation of high-risk smugglers – she swore she’d never go back. Her cover in Hungary was blown, and even if she could have returned, she wouldn’t. That is, until an old friend and lover is found dead in mysterious circumstances.

Back for one last job in a Europe fractured into a hundred tiny principalities, with civil unrest and political instability the norm, she must navigate local authorities, rogue operatives and Russian spies.

What she doesn’t know is that the investigation will take her to places she couldn’t even imagine.

‘A clever, complicated tale of dirty tricks, spies and politics.’ — The Guardian

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OUT NOW: The Dark Between the Trees by Fiona Barnett

We’re so excited to be wishing The Dark Between the Trees by Fiona Barnett a very happy book birthday!

This dual timeline tale of lost soldiers, frightened academics and the stories men will tell one another to cast women and girls as witches is the perfect read for fans of The Ritual, The Descent and The Blair Witch Project.

Good news, UK readers, you only have to wait two more days! (And if you’re in Edinburgh, come and join us for the launch!)

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1643: A small group of Parliamentarian soldiers are ambushed in an isolated part of Northern England. Their only hope for survival is to flee into the nearby Moresby Wood… unwise though that may seem. For Moresby Wood is known to be an unnatural place, the realm of witchcraft and shadows, where the devil is said to go walking by moonlight…

Seventeen men enter the wood. Only two are ever seen again, and the stories they tell of what happened make no sense. Stories of shifting landscapes, of trees that appear and disappear at will… and of something else. Something dark. Something hungry.

Today, five women are headed into Moresby Wood to discover, once and for all, what happened to that unfortunate group of soldiers. Led by Dr Alice Christopher, an historian who has devoted her entire academic career to uncovering the secrets of Moresby Wood. Armed with metal detectors, GPS units, mobile phones and the most recent map of the area (which is nearly 50 years old), Dr Christopher’s group enters the wood ready for anything.

Or so they think.

“Blimey, this was creepy as hell!” — Claire North, author of Ithaca

“Haunting and heart-stopping. The Dark Between the Trees marks the arrival of a bold new voice in British horror.” — MR Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts

“Surreal and haunting” – Booklist

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Announcing The Dark Between the Trees by Fiona Barnett!

Solaris is delighted to announce the acquisition of The Dark Between the Trees by Fiona Barnett, a dual timeline tale of English Civil War soldiers and a group of researchers who discover all is not as it seems when they venture into Moresby Wood…

World English Rights were acquired by Michael Rowley from Anne Perry at Ki Agency Ltd.

The Dark Between the Trees will be released on 11 October 2022 in the US and 13 October 2022 in the UK.

We’re thrilled to share the stunning cover with you today, designed by Dominic Forbes:

1643: A small group of Parliamentarian soldiers are ambushed in an isolated part of Northern England. Their only hope for survival is to flee into the nearby Moresby Wood… unwise though that may seem. For Moresby Wood is known to be an unnatural place, the realm of witchcraft and shadows, where the devil is said to go walking by moonlight…

Seventeen men enter the wood. Only two are ever seen again, and the stories they tell of what happened make no sense. Stories of shifting landscapes, of trees that appear and disappear at will… and of something else. Something dark. Something hungry.

Today, five women are headed into Moresby Wood to discover, once and for all, what happened to that unfortunate group of soldiers. They’re led by Dr Alice Christopher, an historian who has devoted her entire academic career to uncovering the secrets of Moresby Wood. Armed with metal detectors, GPS units, mobile phones and the most recent map of the area (which is nearly 50 years old), Dr Christopher’s group enters the wood ready for anything.

Or so they think.

Author Fiona Barnett on the book:

“This story is a mashup of so many of my favourite things: campfire stories, ordinary foot-soldiers in one of the most exciting parts of British history, the things that come slithering out of the darkest part of the woods, and competent women yelling at each other. I’m thrilled that the folks at Rebellion have come with me into the mists of this particular deep forest, and I can’t wait to see The Dark Between the Trees out in the world!”

Acquiring Editor Michael Rowley:

“I love The Dark Between the Trees. It’s a wonderful blend of atmosphere, suspense and pace. The team are all very excited about it, and we’re thrilled to be publishing it.”

Fiona Barnett lives in Edinburgh, but grew up by the New Forest with stories of Roundheads and Cavaliers, and ancient secrets in the heart of the woods. She has podcasted on the British Civil Wars, and her short fiction has appeared in Haunted Voices: An Anthology of Scottish Gothic Storytelling.

For press enquiries please contact Jess Gofton, PR & Marketing Manager: jess.gofton@rebellion.co.uk.

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OUT NOW: Mickey7 by Edward Ashton!

We’re beyond excited to be wishing Mickey7 by Edward Ashton a very happy UK publication day!

This unputdownable sci-fi thriller is a must-read for fans of The Martian and, with the news that it’s being adapted by Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho, now’s the perfect time to grab your copy and read it before it hits the big screen.

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Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living.

Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. Whenever there’s a mission that’s too dangerous—even suicidal— the crew turns to Mickey. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. Mickey signed on to escape from both bad debts and boredom on Midgard.

After six deaths, Mickey7 understands the terms of his deal…and why it was the only colonial position unfilled when he took it.

When he goes missing and is presumed dead at the hands of deadly indigenous creatures, Mickey8 reports for duty, and their troubles really begin.

‘Excellent’ — The FT

‘Leaves the audience gasping’ — The Times

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Mickey7 to be adapted by Bong Joon Ho!

We’re absolutely delighted to share the news that Edward Ashton’s unputdownable sci-fi thriller, Mickey7, is set to be adapted for the big screen by Bong Joon Ho, the Oscar-winning director of Parasite.

Mickey7 will be released on 17 February 2022, so now’s the perfect time to pre order your copy!

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Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living.

Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. Whenever there’s a mission that’s too dangerous—even suicidal— the crew turns to Mickey. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. Mickey signed on to escape from both bad debts and boredom on Midgard.

After six deaths, Mickey7 understands the terms of his deal…and why it was the only colonial position unfilled when he took it.

When he goes missing and is presumed dead at the hands of deadly indigenous creatures, Mickey8 reports for duty, and their troubles really begin.

“Excellent” — The FT

“Andy Weir, watch out!” — Stephen Baxter

For press enquiries, please contact Jess Gofton, PR and Marketing Manager: jess.gofton@rebellion.co.uk

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Happy publication day The Sand Men

It’s Super Thursday* and we’re wading into the fray with a big hitter of our very own: The Sand Men, a bold new thriller from bestseller Christopher Fowler, is out today, and we couldn’t be happier.

By now you’ve probably seen our lush cover art, and read all about this JG Ballard influenced slice of near-future fiction, set in the deady dunes of Dubai.

If not, well, we’re here to help. Chris has been doing a few interviews about this frankly brilliant new book at the following blogs:

And you don’t have to take our work for it that The Sand Men is ace – check out Starburst’s review, which calls it “a staggering read”, or head over to Love Reading, whose review says The Sand Men “succeeds in dragging a harsh reality into a tale of artifices in an artificial land”. Not enough for you? How about reading The Eloquent Page’s take on things – “entertaining, engrossing and thought provoking” – are you noticing a theme yet?

Finally, don’t forget to come along to Forbidden Planet on Shaftesbury Avenue next Thursay night from 6pm, to get your copies of The Sand Men signed by Mr Fowler himself. You can find details on Facebook or over at the official Forbidden Planet website.

*The day when the publishing industry throws a collective fit and publishes roughly four million new books in advance of the Christmas rush….

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Europe In Autumn only £1.99!

By now you’re probably heard all about how brilliant Dave Hutchinson’s murky sci-fi thriller Europe In Autumn is, what with all the award nominations and all.

This week, with the prestigious Campbell Awards coming up and Europe In Autumn in the running, we thought we’d celebrate with an exclusive Rebellion eBook Store sale on all thrillers – that’s right, you can pick up Europe In Autumn for only £1.99!

There’s a plethora of other titles to choose from, including Haterz by James Goss, Cannonbridge by Jonathan Barnes and Plastic by Christopher Fowler, all available for less than the cost of a pint.

What are you waiting for? Get clicking – the sale closes on 14 June, so be quick!

Europe In Autumn is out now!
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