T. L. Huchu. (2021). The Library of the Dead. Tor Publishing Group.

T. L. Huchu. 2021. The Library of the Dead. Tor Publishing Group.

T. L. Huchu, The Library of the Dead. Tor Publishing Group, 2021.

T. L. Huchu. The Library of the Dead. Tor Publishing Group, 2021.

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   • bioText: T. L. Huchu has been published previously (as Tendai Huchu) in the adult market, but the Edinburgh Nights series is his genre fiction debut. His previous books (The Hairdresser of Harare and The Maestro, The Magistrate and the Mathematician) have been translated into multiple languages and his short fiction has won awards. Tendai grew up in Zimbabwe but has lived in Edinburgh for most of his adult life.
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Now a USA TODAY bestseller!

Ilube Nommo Award 2022 for Best Novel
"An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked." – Genevieve Cogman, bestselling author of The Invisible Library
Sixth Sense meets Stranger Things in T. L. Huchu's The Library of the Dead, a sharp contemporary fantasy following a precocious and cynical teen as she explores the shadowy magical underside of modern Edinburgh.
WHEN GHOSTS TALK
SHE WILL LISTEN

Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker – and they sure do love to talk. Now she speaks to Edinburgh's dead, carrying messages to those they left behind. A girl's gotta earn a living, and it seems harmless enough. Until, that is, the dead whisper that someone's bewitching children – leaving them husks, empty of joy and strength. It's on Ropa's patch, so she feels honor-bound to investigate. But what she learns will rock her world.
Ropa will dice with death as she calls on Zimbabwean magic and Scottish pragmatism to hunt down clues. And although underground Edinburgh hides a wealth of dark secrets, she also discovers an occult library, a magical mentor and some unexpected allies.
Yet as shadows lengthen, will the hunter become the hunted?
"A fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written." – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London
Edinburgh Nights series:
The Library of the Dead
Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments
The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle
The Legacy of Arniston House
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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   • source: Olivie Blake, Author of The Atlas Six
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     Praise for The Library of the Dead:
     "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa--a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent--who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes."

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   • source: Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series
   • content: "I highly recommend The Library of the Dead."
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   • source: Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library
   • content: "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked."
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   • source: The Times
   • content: "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."
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   • source: The Scotsman
   • content: "Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably."
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   • source: Publishers Weekly, starred review
   • content: "Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu's occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking."
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   • source: A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name
   • content: "What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!"
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   • source: Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series
   • content: "Stupendously engaging."
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     May 15, 2021
     Ropa dropped out after a year of secondary school, and now works as a ghostalker, taking messages from the recently dead to their living families for a fee. She's adamant that she gets paid, even when a ghost named Nicola asks for help finding her son, Ollie. Ropa's gran, though, gently reminds her that there needs to be more to life than the pursuit of money--and that she is paying Nicola's fee. It's not just Ollie, though; there are other children who have disappeared, and the few who have returned are drained of all their vitality. Ropa asks her friend Jomo for help, because he works in a library--but it's a magical library, and the consequences for getting caught sneaking in are potentially dire. Of course they get caught. Events spiral from there, leading Ropa on a journey through Edinburgh to find secrets and danger, new friends, and the beginnings of a fascinating magical education. There are plenty of loose ends to fill further volumes, and the excerpts from Ropa's magical reading promise some interesting worldbuilding possibilities; the excellent characters keep the story engaging.

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      Starred review from December 1, 2021
      

      Fourteen-year-old high school dropout Ropa is barely hanging on as she tries to support her Gran and her younger sister with her licensed ghost-talker business. However, the money she gets for delivering messages between the living and the dead is barely enough to pay the rent on their trailer. Although Ropa seems to be a tough-as-nails young businesswoman, when one of her ghostly clients begs for help investigating her missing child, Ropa's conscience won't let her ignore the mother's plea, despite the fact that she can't pay the fee. Ropa's search starts at a very unique magical library where she uncovers a hidden talent inside of her which leads her across the seedier parts of Edinburgh, Scotland, and into several life-threatening situations. Readers must remain on their toes as they keep up with a large cast of characters both living and dead, while following the physics of magic and references from Scottish history, Zimbabwean culture, and Greek mythology. However, Ropa's snarky, noir-ish first-person narration keeps the plot moving along quickly. Enough closure is provided to satisfy readers in the end, although plenty is left open for a whole new series to develop. VERDICT This supernatural thriller is a natural crossover title for teens who like fantastical elements mixed in with their scares.-Carrie Shaurette, Dwight-Englewood Sch., Englewood, NJ

      Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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Ilube Nommo Award 2022 for Best Novel
"An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked." – Genevieve Cogman, bestselling author of The Invisible Library
Sixth Sense meets Stranger Things in T. L. Huchu's The Library of the Dead, a sharp contemporary fantasy following a precocious and cynical teen as she explores the shadowy magical underside of modern Edinburgh.
WHEN GHOSTS TALK
SHE WILL LISTEN

Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker – and they sure do love to talk. Now she speaks to Edinburgh's dead, carrying messages to those they left behind. A girl's gotta earn a living, and it seems harmless enough. Until, that is, the dead whisper that someone's bewitching children – leaving them husks, empty of joy and strength. It's on Ropa's patch, so she feels honor-bound to investigate. But what she learns will rock her world.
Ropa will dice...

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