Winter is coming and now is the perfect time to curl up with a good book, so how about immersing yourself in a story about the magic it takes to face your fears in a nightmare-filled forest? From Susan Dennard, the New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlands series, comes brand new fantasy out this November with The Luminaries and not only are we exclusively revealing its stunningly ominous cover above, but we’re also giving you a sneak peek with the first chapter!
But first, here’s the official synopsis of The Luminaries…
Winnie Wednesday wants nothing more than to join the Luminaries, the ancient order that protects Winnie’s town—and the rest of humanity—from the monsters and nightmares that rise in the forest of Hemlock Falls every night. Ever since her father was exposed as a witch and a traitor, Winnie and her family have been shunned. But on her sixteenth birthday, she can take the deadly Luminary hunter trials and prove herself true and loyal—and restore her family’s good name. Or die trying.
But in order to survive, Winnie must enlist the help of the one person who can help her train: Jay Friday, resident bad boy and Winnie’s ex-best friend. While Jay might be the most promising new hunter in Hemlock Falls, he also seems to know more about the nightmares of the forest than he should. Together, he and Winnie will discover a danger lurking in the forest no one in Hemlock Falls is prepared for.
Want to explore Hemlock Falls and join Winnie Wednesday on her perilous journey? Of course you do! Click on the image below to magically* reveal chapter one…
*Not actual magic but we like to think it is sometimes
The Luminaries is published by Daphne Press in eBook on 01 November and Paperback on 26 January. Pre-order.
