We're delighted to be publishing three exceptional books this THURSDAY 2 JULY - MY NAME'S NOT FRIDAY by Jon Walter, THE HERO'S TOMB by Conrad Mason, and the paperback edition of THE MURDSTONE TRILOGY by Mal Peet.

And we're thrilled to give you a sneak peek inside...

Jon Walter’s second novel, MY NAME'S NOT FRIDAY, is a beautiful and moving story about the power of belief and the strength of the human spirit, set against the terrifying backdrop of the American Civil War.

Read an exclusive extract here!

Conrad Mason's THE HERO'S TOMB is a fantastic fantasy adventure - set in Conrad's fabulous world of Tales of Fayt. Join Joseph as he searches for the mysterious truth about his father, and with Tabs (star of The Mystery of the Crooked Imp) confronts the hero that never died...

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It is with a bittersweet mixture of a joy and sorrow that we are publishing the paperback edition of THE MURDSTONE TRILOGY by the late, great Mal Peet. Mal's untimely death earlier this year has robbed us of one of the most astonishing - and hilarious - of writers. His warm heart, wicked sense of humour and exceptional storytelling prowess are all readily on show in his barnstorming final novel.

Read an extract here!

Remember, all of these fabulous books are available NOW for pre-order from the DFB Shop!