The Library of the Dead
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T. L. Huchu
Now a USA TODAY bestseller!Ilube Nommo Award 2022 for Best Novel"An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked." – Genevieve Cogman, bestselling author of The Invisible Library Sixth Sense meets Stranger Things in T. L. Huchu's The Library of the Dead, a sharp contemporary fantasy following a precocious and cynical teen as she explores the shadowy magical underside of modern Edinburgh.WHEN GHOSTS TALKSHE WILL LISTEN Ropa 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.Ropa 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.Yet as shadows lengthen, will the hunter become the hunted?"A fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written." – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of LondonEdinburgh Nights series:The Library of the DeadOur Lady of Mysterious AilmentsThe Mystery at Dunvegan CastleThe Legacy of Arniston HouseAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Author
T. L. Huchu
Pages
336
Publisher
Tor Publishing Group
Published Date
2021-06-01
ISBN
1250767776 9781250767776
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"There were things I didn’t like about this book, BUT it was an okay read, not what I expected."
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Krystle poirier
"This was a fun urban fantasy read. The MC was quirky in a fun way and the world building was pretty good (even though you're left kinda wanting background on how they got to this point). The pacing of the plot was pretty good, although there were times I wish we'd had more detail. I also really liked that there was zero romance in this book, which I feel is rare for fantasy, which is why I rarely read it. Overall, don't expect fine literature from this book, but absolutely read it if you want something fun and easy to get through, without too much tugging at heartstrings or interpersonal drama. I am eager to read the next one. "
Darya 🖤
"Enjoyed this book a lot. I liked the world and lore it created. "
Nova Quartz
"Mixed feelings on the whole book, but one of my favorite narrators of all time."
WitcherSchooloftheFox
"This book was a little of a tough start. I was not a huge fan of the jargon used in the book but it grew on me as I got to know Ropa a little better. In the end it was a super interesting read/page turner and I would love to see where it goes in the next few books in the series. I already ordered them all. Overall a cool read. "
Alaina Mingle
"It is a good story with great potential."
LeaAnn Maynard
"Personally I had a hard time with this book. "
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Jem Emerton
"Overall really enjoyed it. It did take a while for me to warm up to the voice / how the story was told, but once I was in the thick of the mystery, understood the world/magic system, I was solid. Im really interested to see how the next book in the series play out. If you’re looking for a cozy mystery series with a hint of magic, this is for you!"
Kelly Sarna
"Ropa is a strong and feisty individual. A little weird and quite strange being that she can communicate with ghost and travel to the everyThere.
It was a little slow at times but otherwise good.
She talks to ghosts and send messages back to their loved ones. I like the idea of a ghost talker though. It’s different. But she needs money so she is hesitant to help anyone without payment. But then kids went missing and then coming back different.
I wanted to find the kids. "
Courtney Prygocki
"The first 150 pages were pretty dang slow. But the book really some intensity in the second half! Ropa is definitely a strong character for the mere age of what barely 14 years old?!"
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Olivia Prather
