Summary
In an isolated desert town, a young woman seeking a fresh start is confronted by ancient gods, malevolent supernatural forces, and eccentric neighbours. A witty fantasy horror, perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Tingle, and Rachel Harrison.
When Selena travels to the remote desert town of Quartz Creek in search of her estranged Aunt Amelia, she is desperate and short of options. Fleeing an unhappy marriage, she has exactly twenty-seven dollars to her name, and her only fr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781835410042 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1835410049 |
| Author: | T. Kingfisher |
| Publisher: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 255g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 55mm |
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Critics Review
Kingfisher provides all the chills, thrills, and laughs she’s known for in this dextrous dark fantasy… This time out, Kingfisher’s prose is as stark as the desert setting, but still preserves all the usual charming creativity of her worldbuilding…Kingfisher remains extremely good at what she does.-Publisher’s Weekly, STARRED Review
Delightful supporting characters, intriguing mythology, and a neurodivergent protagonist come together for an entertaining story. Besides fans of Kingfisher’s (Hemlock & Silver), place it in the hands of readers of Katherine Addison and Lois McMaster Bujold.-Library Journal
Praise for T. Kingfisher
Kingfisher never fails to dazzle.-Peter S. Beagle on Thornhedge
I opened, I devoured.-Naomi Novik on Thornhedge
Funny, frightening and full of heart.-Alix E. Harrow on Nettle & Bone
A sharp-edged delight.-Katherine Addison on Thornhedge
Exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once.-Catriona Ward on Nettle & Bone
Haunting and unusual, a unique retelling of a classic tale.-Tamora Pierce on Thornhedge
Kingfisher weaves elements of fairy tale, folklore and history in this beautifully crafted story of loss, endurance, terror and kindness.-Juliet Marillier on Thornhedge
T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy.-Seanan McGuire on Nettle & Bone
Full of melancholy charm… such a pleasure to read.-The New York Times on Thornhedge
About The Author
T. Kingfisher
T. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen name author Ursula Vernon uses when writing for adults. As Kingfisher, she has won the Hugo, Nebula, Locus and Dragon Awards, including the Hugo for Best Novel for her book Nettle & Bone. When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies.
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