Funny Adventure

"...will definitely bring a smile to your face." - Amazon UK reviewer "Accountants CAN be fun" - PJ Lea Could this be the worst job interview in the entire history of the universe? Possibly. So when Elton D Philpotts lands his dream Space Corps accountancy job he can’t help wondering how it happened. And why. Somebody in the Space Corps must need him, and they need him bad. But the work is dull; nothing like the glamour job he expected. Until he sees things he should not have seen: A hidden ledger, dodgy accounting transactions, bogus gate receipts. And when a whole starship disappears, ...

When a ragged band of mercenaries happen upon an ancient artefact in a hidden ruin, they unwittingly trigger a series of events that will have dire consequences for the entire population of Illmoor. While they hurtle towards a major conflict with the most twisted and malevolent mind in the land, an impostor sits on the Dullitch throne, his illusion sustained by the sort of dark magic that always comes at a price… Originally published as The Vanquish Vendetta by Hodder in the UK

Tío Manuel decía que los domingos debían disfrutarse: ¡El desayuno con su periódico, incluso antes de bañarse! Un especial y gran desayuno con una taza de té caliente, En un sillón muy cómodo leyendo su periódico de frente. Pero algo había salido mal: no sabía por qué había sido, Tres meses sin periódico, pensó que ya era algo aburrido.

STEADY ON, GEORGE! is the stirring and humorous account of the adventures of two mature men in Spain. Five months after his friend George becomes a widower, 76-year-old Mel Taylor finally gets his new knee into gear and flies out to visit him in Denia. Intending to stay for a couple of weeks, George soon whisks him off on a trip whose consequences threaten to turn his quiet life by the English seaside upside down. Despite the misgivings of his protective daughter Beth, Mel soon finds George’s desire for change and renewal so contagious that previously unthinkable ideas begin to seem quite...

Another zany adventure with the Cats of Laughing Thunder - Fritz, Pumpkin, Sven, and Yolanda! The antics begin with the arrival of Wee Fiona, a exchange student cat from Scotland. The cats encounter giggle juice, space elevators, foam swords, weird forks, robotic clams, bow wrapping machines, a young beaver, and a lime-chip eating bully. Teacher Ms. Robo Kitty is at the end of her wits! Will peace ever return to Cat School?

Vampire Veronica Melbourne hunts down evil vampires and rogue supernaturals. She also hunts humans—if they give her a reason to kill. When Julia Agrippina asks Veronica to deliver two teenage vampires to a castle stronghold, the huntress figures it should be a straightforward matter. As they travel toward the teens’ ancestral home, Veronica can’t shake the feeling that someone is following them. And when preternatural creatures come out in full force, Veronica learns that an old enemy of the teens is still alive—his violent intentions remain a dire threat to the young vampires. Soon...

Alexa is the typical girl next door, more comfortable in jeans and t-shirts than dresses and heels. Her best friend, Jessa, believes a girl should be fully dressed at all times. Relationships aren't something they excel at - and their catch phrase of 'Hooker Please' lets the other know all is well. When they decide to chuck everything to the side and go on an all-expenses paid trip to faraway places, documenting their journey and travels, both women have no clue what is in store for them. Three weeks into the six-month trip, the groups are split up and each woman is left to find herself. ...

Santa's surprise visit, a backroom deal, a rare map, and someone's been really, really bad. Five holidays tales, including an all-new Samantha Moon short story! "When Sam Met Santa" - When Santa Claus shows up at Samantha Moon's door, it's hardly the strangest thing that's ever happened to her. What happens next, however, is another story... Also included: "The Santa Call" - After accidentally forgetting his wife at home during a weekend getaway, ol’ St. Nick returns to discover she’s left him. At wit’s end, Santa turns to a radio talk show for some much needed love advice. But will ...

Did you always think that zombies were just made up to scare people? So did Tyler Bowers until his town was overrun by them. It is now up to him, his robot best friend Rob, and their martial arts expert friend, Kate, to save the town. Will they succeed in finding the source of the outbreak or will they too become the living dead? This story is a funny adventure that is engaging for children, middle school students, and grown-ups too! Check out The Undercover Brothers: Skateboard Spies (Prequel Story) to find out how it all began.

E.T.A. Hoffman's magical tale of an enchanted nutcracker, an evil mouse king, and a faithful young girl has been a holiday classic for generations. Combined here with the much-loved music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, the narrated story unfolds with a bewitching blend of wonder and drama that is sure to delight time and time again.

Her freeloading house guest is about to learn some discipline! Bryan and Jill have been staying at my house since the pandemic, and while Jill is pulling her weight, Bryan spends all his time eating my food and sitting on my couch playing video games. Finally, I had enough. With his wife’s permission, I decide it’s time to teach Bryan how to behave like a responsible adult. Soon he’s feeling the bite of his own belt right across his backside and when he needs further correction, I call on my experience as a dominatrix to devise even more creative and humiliating punishments. But when ...

Tempest Michaels has a zombie problem. Crazy people craving human flesh have been appearing without warning in hoards in towns across Kent. He is just as mystified as everyone else, but when the elderly husband of the recent viral internet sensation known as Zombie Granny asks him to prove she is no such thing, he has to take the case. Then outside his office, people start screaming...

Join Paul and Rob as they ditch their walking boots for something a little faster—an electric car. But not just any electric car, oh no—a first-generation Nissan Leaf. That’s right, our intrepid duo is setting out on a road trip across England to answer the ultimate question: Can you actually go on a road trip in an electric car? Spoiler alert: the answer might just be “sort of, but it’s complicated.” Will the car make it to the next charger? Will the charger even exist when they get there? And if it does exist, will it actually work? As Paul and Rob discover, there are a lot of...

ORIGIANL STORY, WRITTEN BY A HUMAN Something evil is going on out there... Detective Ange Watson always knew policing was a hard job. A dangerous job. But she never expected to take a bullet in the line of duty… And now it seems her superiors are willing to throw Ange under the bus to cover up their own mistakes. While she isn’t easily intimidated, everyone has their limits. But when a scared young Vietnamese woman seeks refuge in a country church, it sets in motion a chain of events that will push Ange’s ingenuity and determination to its limits. No human being deserves to be sold to...

ORIGINAL STORY, WRITTEN BY A HUMAN Get ready for the thrilling conclusion to P.G. Robertson's Saltwater Crimes Trilogy and the return of the captivating Detective Ange Watson. After the messy Gold Coast affair, Ange is certain that the syndicate has eyes and ears everywhere, thwarting her every move. Forced south to Sydney, Ange soon picks up the trail of her deadly nemesis. It seems that drug trafficking isn’t the only game in town… With the help of her colleagues and an unlikely ally, Ange dives into the murky world of cryptocurrency and NFTs, exploring the dangerous waters where ...

You Will Have Fun. Or Else. Nowhere in the world is there a more bizarre theme park than Happy Fun Land. Nick “Nike” Farmington’s twelve years of thrill-seeking and roller coaster riding has brought him to exotic locales like Perth, Australia, Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands, and Santa Claus, Indiana. He's marathoned a roller coaster for ten consecutive hours and conquered the world’s tallest and fastest. Yet nothing has prepared him for the insanity of Happy Fun Land and it’s mind blowing attractions. China’s amusement park industry is booming and the newest themed entertainment mecca...

Born with an insatiable wanderlust and inspired by an addiction to travel writing, but restricted by the demands of a full time job, Matthew Lightfoot set out to explore the world using his annual holiday allowance. The Two Week Traveller tells the tales of his adventures in almost 150 countries. Often described as ‘one of those people that things just happen to’, he lives up to his reputation with a collection of humorous, hair-raising and thought-provoking travel tales that span the entire globe. Being chased by rogue elephants and robbed at gunpoint by a stoned policeman; ...

The Quest for the Enchanted Ingredients Join Isla Thornheart—whimsical witch-in-training—and her sassy, talking cat Midnight in a potion-packed adventure bursting with laughter, mischief, and magical mayhem! When a mysterious letter invites Isla to the prestigious Annual Potion Making Competition, she’s thrilled—until she learns the real challenge: collecting three legendary ingredients scattered across the magical world. No pressure, right? With her trusty wand, a sauce-stained potion book, and a band of quirky companions—including a mischievous Snackaroo and the ever-...

In the Literary World, anything is possible. The heroes and villains of famous stories can fight each other, and fictional historical figures can make an appearance. Mercutio of Romeo and Juliet recruits d’Artagnan of The Three Musketeers, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Scaramouche and Cyrano de Bergerac to fight some of the greatest villains of literature. While their ladies, Constance Bonacieux, Marguerite St. Just, Aline de Kercadiou and Roxane, try to escape the villains’ clutches.

The best-selling and "perennially hilarious" mother-daughter team is back with a new collection of stories from their real lives, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud. Join Lisa and Francesca as they regret drunk shopping online, try smell dating, and explore the freedom of a hiatus from men - a guyatus. They offer a fresh and funny take on the triumphs and facepalm moments of modern life, showing that when it comes to navigating the crazy world we live in, you're always your own best lifeguard.