{"product_id":"9781250767769","title":"The Library of the Dead","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Library of the Dead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): T. L. Huchu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked.\" – Genevieve Cogman, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Library \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSixth Sense\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eStranger Things\u003c\/i\u003e in T. L. Huchu's \u003ci\u003eThe Library of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e, a sharp contemporary fantasy following a precocious and cynical teen as she explores the shadowy magical underside of modern Edinburgh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHEN GHOSTS TALK\u003cbr\u003eSHE WILL LISTEN\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRopa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker – and they sure do love to talk. Now she speaks to Edinburgh’s dead, carrying messages to those they left behind. A girl’s gotta earn a living, and it seems harmless enough. Until, that is, the dead whisper that someone’s bewitching children – leaving them husks, empty of joy and strength. It’s on Ropa’s patch, so she feels honor-bound to investigate. But what she learns will rock her world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRopa will dice with death as she calls on Zimbabwean magic and Scottish pragmatism to hunt down clues. And although underground Edinburgh hides a wealth of dark secrets, she also discovers an occult library, a magical mentor and some unexpected allies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet as shadows lengthen, will the hunter become the hunted?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written.\" – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRivers of London\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Library of the Dead:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLibrary of the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . . . roll on the sequel.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you’ll see all year . . . We can't wait for the next volume.\" — \u003ci\u003eSFX\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably.\" — \u003ci\u003eThe Scotsman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu’s occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.” - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked.” - Genevieve Cogman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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 \u003ci\u003eThe Atlas Six\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fast-moving and entertaining.” - Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!” - A. K. Larkwood, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Unspoken Name\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250767769\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40820539490510,"sku":"9781250767769","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_aaf3e3a1-3f6b-46e4-a6a6-bb1b7d04903f.jpg?v=1644857936","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250767769","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}