The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland Paperback Book

Description: The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland In a world where only women can use magic and the men who know about it seek to eradicate them, three damaged young women - one cursed, one hunted, one out for revenge - will team up to track down and take out a brutal supernatural killer.Jude Wolf is rich as sin and handsome as the devil. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "A gorgeously twisted modern fairy tale that shimmers with magic and mystery" - Karen McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying.FIVE WOMEN ARE DEAD. The killer leaves no fingerprints, no DNA. Police are utterly stumped. In a world where only women can use magic and the men who know about it seek to eradicate them, three damaged young women - one cursed, one hunted, one out for revenge - will team up to track down and take out a brutal supernatural killer.Jude Wolf is rich as sin and handsome as the devil. But shes also cursed. Her immortal soul is tethered to a rather hateful demon - and she wants the hell out of the deal. What Jude needs is a cursewriter - and she thinks the string of dead women, all of whom she suspects are messing with the occult, might just be able to lead her to one.Zara Jones has also been tracking the murders since they began. Her older sister was the killers first victim. Zara doesnt just want revenge, she wants to find a way to bring her sister back. What Zara needs is a witch, a sorcerer, a necromancer - in fact, what Zara needs is a cursewriter. At the apartment of the fifth victim, Jude and Zara meet by chance, and there they find a clue that brings their paths crashing together: a strange business card bearing three words. Emer Byrne. Cursewriter. Author Biography Krystal Sutherland is the New York Times and indie bestselling author of House of Hollow, A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares and Our Chemical Hearts, which was adapted into a film by Amazon Studios. Her books have been published in more than twenty countries and nominated for the Carnegie Medal and YA Book Prize, among others. Originally from Australia, she has lived on four continents and currently calls London home. Review A gorgeously twisted modern fairy tale that shimmers with magic and mystery. The Invocations is thrilling, irresistible, and unforgettable. -- Karen McManus, bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingStepping nimbly among the liminal spaces and eerie real-world haunts of our heroines cipher-sister, this haunting modern fairy tale will wrap you up like a glittering fog, before going for your throat. - Praise for House of Hollow -- Melissa AlbertThis dark, deliciously twisted novel has everything you could hope for as a reader - a brilliant concept, glamorous characters with secrets to hide, immersive world building, and some of the finest writing Ive seen in YA fiction. Ill put it like this - I am obsessed with the House of Hollow. - Praise for House of Hollow -- Louise ONeillDark and delicious, HOUSE OF HOLLOW hums with malice and mystery. I devoured it whole. - Praise for House of Hollow -- Kiran Milwood HargraveIn House of Hollow, Krystal Sutherland turns her razor-sharp imagination to new horizons and proves, once again, that words blossom at her command. This story will steal up your spine, slip beneath your skin, and stick to you like honey. - Praise for House of Hollow -- Samantha ShannonUtterly gripping, deliciously strange and haunting. - Praise for House of Hollow -- Katherine RundellAlive with lush language and a dark fairy tale feel, this is a compelling read alike for lovers of Holly Blacks many wonderful fair folk standalones and series - Praise for House of Hollow -- Abby Bussen * School Library Journal *Iris smart and assured narration easily carries a fast-paced story entwining themes of grief and loss with elements of folklore and some very inventive body horror. The pervasive feeling of dread builds to a shocking twist. A lush and darkly twisted modern fairy tale. - Praise for House of Hollow * Kirkus *Sutherlands Invocations has been one of my favourite reads of the year. This story is exceptionally crafted. Equal parts visceral and haunting, its twists and turns will lure readers in, and its compulsive plot will keep them engrossed until the end. * Ayana Gray, New York Times-bestselling author of Beasts of Prey trilogy *With a pulse-pounding mystery at its core and three angry, brilliant young women as its lead, this witchy fantasy thriller is a must-read - darkly funny, twisty and brilliantly original, it grips you all the way through to its intricately plotted climax. * Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills *Fans will adore the twisty, heartstopping plot, and how a group of determined teenage girls bring down evil patriarchal structures. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller *It is the perfect combination of dark and thrilling. -- Louise Ellis-Barrett * Armadillo *This mythological novel blends advocating for women to take back their power, including the gentle side of a dash of queer romance, with genres such as horror, thriller, mystery, fantasy, science fiction and the supernatural. The Invocations will have you anticipating the next page, unsure of where this tale may lead. It keeps readers on the edge of their seats with compelling leads combined with unexpected twist plots. This is a book that truly cant be put down until its finished. Sutherland has truly captivated readers with this novel just as she has done previously with novels such as House of Hollow. -- Morgan Harkin * Reading Zone *This furious, seductive 14+ horror-fantasy will appeal to fans of Holly Black and Melissa Albert. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *The Invocations is a pitch-black, pitch-perfect fantasy for those looking for their next fix of a grisly, gloriously feminist tale of reclaiming power and finding ones kin, a tale that is sure to put a spell on each and every reader... -- Chris Haigh * Set the Tape *Sutherlands book begins as an eerie serial killer thriller with a heavy dose of supernatural chills, but it evolves into the collective battle cry of persecuted women. The end result is a witchy story thats at once powerful, lyrical and genuinely scary. -- Natalie Xenos * Culturefly *you wont be able to put it back down * Paper Lantern * Promotional A gripping fantasy killer thriller from the acclaimed Krystal Sutherland. For fans of Leigh Bardugos Ninth House, Naomi Aldermans The Power and everything by V. E. Schwab. Details ISBN1471410935 Author Krystal Sutherland Audience Age 14 Publisher Hot Key Books ISBN-13 9781471410932 Format Paperback Imprint Hot Key Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-01-30 AU Release Date 2024-01-30 NZ Release Date 2024-01-30 UK Release Date 2024-01-30 Audience Teenage / Young adult ISBN-10 1471410935 Pages 400 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157993674;

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