The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft

The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft

A married couple team up to solve magical mysteries in this wildly entertaining new fantasy series from the acclaimed author of Senlin Ascends

Bancroft is a wonder as ever! The Hexologists was a joyous delight on every page - buoyantly inventive, witty, poignant, gripping and deeply satisfying -- Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE
Josiah Bancroft's imagination will astound youOne of the most inventive fantasy authors out there -- Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga
Bancroft has returned to the page in force, deploying his crystal prose and razored wit around a tale that mixes whimsy and threat in equal measure. He's a gift to the genre and we should support his work -- Mark Lawrence, author of THE BOOK THAT WOULDN'T BURN
Fantastic! The Hexologists fizzes eloquently with wit and elegance, but also has marvellous worldbuilding and an excellent plot - and a central pair of characters who I quite simply love. A cocktail of a book made with the very best champagne -- Genevieve Cogman, author of THE INVISIBLE LIBRARY

The Books of Babel are something you hope to see perhaps once a decade - future classics, which may be remembered long after the series concludes

-- LA TIMES
It's rare to find a modern book that feels like a timeless classic. I'm wildly in love with this book -- Pierce Brown, author of RED RISING, on SENLIN ASCENDS
Josiah Bancroft is a magician. His books are that rare alchemy: gracefully written, deliriously imaginative, action-packed, warm, witty and thought-provoking -- Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE
This light and charming tale encompasses a twisty mystery, detailed Victorian-esque worldbuilding, and nuanced protagonists who love each other dearly, all relayed in Bancroft's superior prose. Readers will be eager to see how the series evolves -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)
Josiah Bancroft's writing is truly a remarkable thing. His poetic and verbose prose always give such a rewarding and fulfilling experience. The Hexologists is a perfect recipe of magic, fantasy, action, wonder, and charm. I can't wait to see where this series goes! * FanFiAddict *
Effective and entertaining . . . [a] contemporary urban fantasy, addressing real-world injustices while also being very, very funny * BookPage *
Bancroft's writing shines throughout the book, with an entertaining balance of delightful wordplay and down-to-earth storytelling. He has created a Victorianesque world filled with magic, creatures, spells, and relics, blending elements of mystery, fantasy, and steampunk, to create a real sense of wonder and excitement * SciFiNow *

Josiah Bancroft is the author of five novels, a collection of short fiction, and numerous poems. His books have been translated into eight languages. Before settling down to write fantasy full time, he was a college instructor, rock musician and aspiring comic book artist. When he's not writing, he enjoys strumming a variety of stringed instruments, drawing with a growing cache of imperfect pens, and cooking without a recipe. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Sharon, their daughter, Maddie, and their two rabbits, Mabel and Chaplin.

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ISBN 13	9780356519067
ISBN 10	0356519066
Title	The Hexologists
Author	Josiah Bancroft
Series	The Hexologists
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Little, Brown Book Group
Year published	2023-09-28
Number of pages	384
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.