The Book of Doors

“A brilliant page-turner–a clever and beautiful novel about the power of books, and a tribute to those who champion them.” - Sunyi Dean, bestselling author of The Book Eaters

“A real page-turner - incredibly ambitious and inventive, The Book of Doors is a great read.” - Rosie Andrews, bestselling author of The Leviathan

“A magical, mesmerizing adventure from the very first page. This is an extraordinary debut, rich with atmosphere. I think we’ve discovered something special. I dare you to step inside The Book of Doors, you won’t want to leave.” - A. J. West, author of The Spirit Engineer

“The Book of Doors is a beautiful, unputdownable love letter to books and the power they hold in their pages. I loved it.” - Beth Lewis, author of The Wolf Road

“Brown debuts with a riveting tale of adventure, magic, and the long process of grieving… . With an endearingly quirky cast and a lightning quick pace, this is sure to suck readers in.” - Publishers Weekly

“A whirlwind journey that opens doors into other worlds but also into the heart of the human experience.” - Kirkus Reviews

“A stunning fever dream of a story that feels completely real–don’t miss this fantastic thriller debut.”

“The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown is a stunningly visual read. Engaging, poetic, and beautifully phrased, its evocative imagery and well-thought-out characters lend to an adventurous tale brimming with possibility. The fight against a truly sinister villain will keep readers turning pages all the way to the end!”

“The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown is so good! A brilliant concept executed with mind-blowing precision, this intricately plotted book is breathtakingly clever, cinematic in scope and full of magic, wonder and heart.”

- Anita Frank, author of The Good Liars

“The Book of Doors has everything – magic books, fascinating time loops, dreadful villains and likeable protagonists. Yet this is no children’s book, this is a book aimed squarely at adults. It’s clever, fast-paced and so very, very dark. I absolutely loved it.”

“Those who love books about books and enjoy paranormal fantasy with a touch of romance will be enraptured.” - Booklist (starred review)

“Brown’s debut is an immersive and enchanting story of friendship, defining one’s future, and the mystery that life can hold. Fans of Alix E. Harrow will find this novel delightful.” - Library Journal (starred review)

Gareth Brown is the author of the international bestseller The Book of Doors. He wanted to be a writer from a very young age, and he completed his first novel as a teenager. For the last twenty years he has worked in the UK Civil Service and the National Health Service while writing in his spare time. When not working or writing, Gareth loves travelling, especially the whirlwind first few hours in a new city and long road trips through beautiful landscapes. He enjoys barbecues, patisseries, playing pool, and falling asleep in front of the television like an old man. Gareth lives with his wife and two impudent and highly excitable Skye terriers near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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