In modern-day London, Zara Cole attempts to resurrect her murdered sister using forbidden rituals, while Jude Wolf barters her soul to demons for various supernatural abilities. Their paths collide with Emer Byrne, a girl who provides illegal magical services to women fleeing dangerous situations. A serial killer is targeting magic users, carving occult symbols into their bodies and severing their spirits from the earthly plane. These three young women form a desperate alliance to solve the murders, navigating a landscape of decaying mansions, blood sacrifices, and the physical Toll that performing witchcraft exacts on the human body.
Readers of gothic horror and dark fantasy will find a visceral depiction of the costs associated with power. The narrative focuses on the systemic erasure of women and the lengths individuals go to for autonomy in a hostile world. Those who appreciate detailed world-building centered on eldritch lore and body horror will experience a story that prioritizes atmospheric tension over traditional heroics. The book leaves the reader with a bleak perspective on the trade-offs between mortality and vengeance.
Practical and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2024
- Language
- EN
