Book of Night, 9781529102390
Paperback
Shadowy thieves, dark magic, and deadly secrets threaten everything.

Book of Night

the number one sunday times bestseller

$32.57

  • Paperback

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    2 February 2023

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Summary

Book of Night: A Dark Descent into Shadow

#1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black makes her stunning adult debut with Book of Night, a modern dark fantasy of shadowy thieves and secret societies.

Charlie Hall has never found a lock she couldn’t pick, a book she couldn’t steal, or a bad decision she wouldn’t make. She’s spent half her life working for gloamists, magicians who manipulate shadows to peer into locked rooms, strangle people in their beds…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529102390
ISBN-10:1529102391
Author:Holly Black
Publisher:Cornerstone
Imprint:Penguin
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:2 February 2023
Weight:300g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 38mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Dark, strange, thick with mystery and twists – a story so believable in its magic, you’ll be keeping one eye on your shadow as you turn the pages.

With a gripping, perfectly paced story and a killer ending, this dark fantasy feels like an instant classic * Guardian *Dark, strange, thick with mystery and twists – a story so believable in its magic, you’ll be keeping one eye on your shadow as you turn the pages. * Leigh Bardugo, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ninth House *If Neil Gaiman channelled Stephen King, the result might be this book … scintillating prose, whiplash twists, and a voice of character that demands to be heard from again. * James Rollins, New York Times bestseller of The Starless Crown *Holly Black is a master of fantasy with the Midas touch – there is no story she cannot turn to gold. * V.E. Schwab, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue *Superb, entangling magic and mystery around the gritty horrors of human nature, neglectful parenting and the scourge of severe income inequalities … Will have you frantically turning pages and finishing in less time than you thought possible. Everything you could want from a modern fantasy. * SFX *A gripping ride from start to finish. Book of Night invites you to reckon with the shadows of your past. * Olivie Blake, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six *Fuelled by Holly Black’s wonderfully limitless imagination, Book of Night is a whip-smart and mysterious novel * CultureFly *Heart, soul, and a bit of kink – Book of Night is smart, decadent fun. * Kelly Link, Pulitzer Prize Finalist *A delicious, dark, adrenaline rush of a book. I’m already dying to see Charlie Hall’s next con. * Alix E. Harrow, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Once and Future Witches *A deliciously clever page-turner. * Paolo Bacigalupi, New York Times Bestselling author of The Water Knife *A dark romp full of danger and shadows with a razor-sharp heroine and vivid magic. * Zoraida Córdova, bestselling author of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina *Black is a master at world-building. * The New York Times *The many mysteries keep the suspense sizzling as Charlie guides readers through this slippery world. Black’s adult fans and readers looking for dark urban fantasy will be thrilled. * Publishers Weekly *Book of Night delivers hot sex, a breathless plot, perfect characters, and some of the most gorgeous writing I’ve read in years, sharp as a razor blade, clear as a one-way glass. * Ellen Kushner, award-winning author of Swordspoint *…[T]he story builds to an exciting climax that will certainly leave you crossing your fingers for a sequel. * Paste Magazine *

About The Author

Holly Black

Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty fantasy novels. She has been a finalist for an Eisner Award and the Lodestar Award, and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into 32 languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.

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