Chris Mould's War of the worldsIn 1894, across space, this Earth was being watched by envious eyes, and plans were being drawn up for an attack. What seems to be a meteorite falls to Earth, but from the debris, unfolds terrifying alien life. A young man called Leon records his observations and sketches. 'Those who have never seen Martian life can scarcely imagine the horror' he tells us. 'Even at this first glimpse, I was overcome with fear and dread. The Earth stood still as we

In the late 1930s

the star you see when you look up is a Wishing Star

comforting and shareable dishes that you'll keep coming back to for simple weeknight dinners

newly risen to sheriff

000 ponies were buried in the snow

If only wishes on snow could come true

What was the average life expectancy in medieval Byzantium

Because he's been dreaming of his own violent death

she robs from the rich to help the poor

the enigmatic Keymaker

From the author of How Emotions Are Made

is found brutally murdered