The Library of the Dead by T L Huchu
If you loved Rivers of London, this fantastic mystery set in Edinburghs magical underworld will be the perfect next read. And anyone who enjoyed Stranger Things will root for Ropa, as she discovers secrets hidden in the darkness . . .
A fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written -- Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London
I highly recommend The Library of the Dead -- Charlaine Harris
An absolute delight. . kept me totally hooked -- Genevieve Cogman
What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun! -- A. K. Larkwood
Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu’s occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking -- Publishers Weekly starred review
A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . . . roll on the sequel -- The Times
One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you’ll see all year . . . We can't wait for the next volume -- SFX
Terrific stuff -- The Big Issue
Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably -- The Scotsman
An enjoyable dark urban fantasy tale . . . with a great lead character and a vibrant supporting cast -- Grimdark Magazine
With a strong female protagonist exploring a unique world, this novel is a fantastic debut and a must have for fantasy fans -- CulturedVultures
Drags you in and keeps you reading through the force of nature that is Ropa Moyo -- SFFWorld
The excellent characters keep the story engaging -- Booklist
I highly recommend The Library of the Dead -- Charlaine Harris
An absolute delight. . kept me totally hooked -- Genevieve Cogman
What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun! -- A. K. Larkwood
Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu’s occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking -- Publishers Weekly starred review
A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . . . roll on the sequel -- The Times
One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you’ll see all year . . . We can't wait for the next volume -- SFX
Terrific stuff -- The Big Issue
Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably -- The Scotsman
An enjoyable dark urban fantasy tale . . . with a great lead character and a vibrant supporting cast -- Grimdark Magazine
With a strong female protagonist exploring a unique world, this novel is a fantastic debut and a must have for fantasy fans -- CulturedVultures
Drags you in and keeps you reading through the force of nature that is Ropa Moyo -- SFFWorld
The excellent characters keep the story engaging -- Booklist
T. L. Huchu is a writer whose short fiction has appeared in publications such as Lightspeed, Interzone, AfroSF and elsewhere. He is the winner of a Nommo Award for African SF/F, and has been short-listed for the Caine Prize and the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire. Between projects, he translates fiction from Shona into English and the reverse. The Library of the Dead is the first in his Edinburgh Nights series.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781529039450 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529039452 |
| Title | The Library of the Dead |
| Author | T L Huchu |
| Series | Edinburgh Nights |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2021-02-04 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |