The Library of the Dead
$23.39
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
31 May 2022
Summary
Opening up a world of magic and adventure, The Library of the Dead by T. L. Huchu is the first book in the Edinburgh Nights series.
‘A fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written’ - Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London
‘I highly recommend The Library of the Dead’ - Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series
When ghosts talk, she will listen …
Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker - and she now speaks to Ed…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529039474 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529039479 |
| Author: | T.L. Huchu |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Tor |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 31 May 2022 |
| Weight: | 232g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 131mm x 197mm |
| Series: | Edinburgh Nights |
| Audience Age: | 16 |
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Critics Review
A fast-moving and entertaining tale , beautifully written
A fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London
I highly recommend The Library of the Dead – Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series
An absolute delight … kept me totally hooked – Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library and Scarlet
What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun! – A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name
The Library of the Dead’s alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it’s Ropa – a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent – who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you’ll follow wherever she goes – Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six
Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu’s occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking – Publishers Weekly starred review
A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing … roll on the sequel – The Times
One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you’ll see all year … We can’t wait for the next volume – SFX
Ropa is a terrific and engaging central character and Edinburgh is the perfect backdrop for this fascinating blend of magic and realism – The Herald
Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably – The Scotsman
An enjoyable dark urban fantasy tale … with a great lead character and a vibrant supporting cast – Grimdark Magazine
With a strong female protagonist exploring a unique world, this novel is a fantastic debut and a must have for fantasy fans – CulturedVultures
Drags you in and keeps you reading through the force of nature that is Ropa Moyo – SFFWorld
The excellent characters keep the story engaging – Booklist
T.L. Huchu
T. L. Huchu is a writer whose short-fiction has appeared in publications such as Lightspeed, Interzone, AfroSF and elsewhere. He is the winner of a Nommo Award for African SF/F, and has been shortlisted for the Caine Prize and the Grand Prix de L’Imaginaire. Between projects, he translates fiction from Shona into English and the reverse. You can find him @TendaiHuchu.
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