Death on the Caldera by Emily Paxman
Its Murder on the Orient Express with witches! Fantasy Hive's Debut of the Year 2025, this thrilling blend of fantasy and classic murder mystery is a rollicking adventure with a wide cast of suspects is ideal for those who love both Agatha Christie and V. E. Schwab.
"A breakneck fantasy/mystery thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats" -Library Journal
"Fans of the mystery in Sarah Brooks' The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands will be delighted by this novel, as should those who can appreciate fantastical additions to their whodunits." -Booklist
"An intriguingly fresh magic system complements this whodunit in the best way."-Caitlin Rozakis, bestselling author of Dreadful
"A cunning mystery set upon a surprisingly alien world."
Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London
"A stunning debut. Paxman offers up high stakes adventure and a mystery full of satisfying twists and turns, all wrapped in a gorgeous layer of magic. Masterfully done!"
A. C. Wise, author of Wendy, Darling and Hooked
"Bursting with rich characters and explosive intrigue (literally), Death on the Caldera produces a rare alchemy in its blend of magic, murder, and mystery. A smart, thrilling debut!"
Julie Leong, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes
"Eminently memorable, Death on the Caldera is a classic murder-mystery romp, with realistic characters and an enthralling magic system steeped in intriguing mythos. This unmissable debut is a heck of a pageturner."
Kritika H. Rao, author of The Surviving Sky and The Legend of Meneka
"A captivating blend of classic murder mystery and adventurous fantasy, Death on the Caldera brings a fresh, captivating voice to both genres. Filled with powerful witches, unpredictable magic, and a suspicious yet endearing cast of characters fighting for survival, this book is nearly impossible to put down."
Camilla Raines, author of The Hollow and the Haunted
"A gripping murder mystery, combining political intrigue, volcanic magic and witches that are truly creepy, Death on the Caldera is a thrilling adventure that keeps you guessing until the very last page."
Genoveva Dimova, author of Foul Days
"Fans of the mystery in Sarah Brooks' The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands will be delighted by this novel, as should those who can appreciate fantastical additions to their whodunits." -Booklist
"An intriguingly fresh magic system complements this whodunit in the best way."-Caitlin Rozakis, bestselling author of Dreadful
"A cunning mystery set upon a surprisingly alien world."
Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London
"A stunning debut. Paxman offers up high stakes adventure and a mystery full of satisfying twists and turns, all wrapped in a gorgeous layer of magic. Masterfully done!"
A. C. Wise, author of Wendy, Darling and Hooked
"Bursting with rich characters and explosive intrigue (literally), Death on the Caldera produces a rare alchemy in its blend of magic, murder, and mystery. A smart, thrilling debut!"
Julie Leong, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes
"Eminently memorable, Death on the Caldera is a classic murder-mystery romp, with realistic characters and an enthralling magic system steeped in intriguing mythos. This unmissable debut is a heck of a pageturner."
Kritika H. Rao, author of The Surviving Sky and The Legend of Meneka
"A captivating blend of classic murder mystery and adventurous fantasy, Death on the Caldera brings a fresh, captivating voice to both genres. Filled with powerful witches, unpredictable magic, and a suspicious yet endearing cast of characters fighting for survival, this book is nearly impossible to put down."
Camilla Raines, author of The Hollow and the Haunted
"A gripping murder mystery, combining political intrigue, volcanic magic and witches that are truly creepy, Death on the Caldera is a thrilling adventure that keeps you guessing until the very last page."
Genoveva Dimova, author of Foul Days
Emily Paxman, who lives in British Columbia, Canada, is a recent graduate of Chatham University's Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program. Her writing - including extracts from Death on the Caldera - has been placed numerous times in the Storymakers Conference First Chapter Contest. In her daily life, she works as a writer and story developer for Wizard Games, an indie video game studio in British Columbia, Canada. She is the author/illustrator of the Neptune Bay cartoon series on Web Toon; Death on the Caldera is her debut novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781835411582 |
| ISBN 10 | 1835411584 |
| Title | Death on the Caldera |
| Author | Emily Paxman |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Titan Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2025-06-17 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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