Description
Sunday Times Book of the Week (21st May 2023)
A child's desperate voice is calling to Meg Lewis from the garden of her new house.
As her investigation leads to a knot of deceit, betrayal and cruelty, Meg discovers magical powers of her own.
Mysteries abound: why is a shape-shifting vixen following her? And what secrets lie hidden in the Golden Tower?
Meg finds herself embroiled in a centuries-old battle that threatens the very balance of the world itself.
About the Author
Philip Womack is a British author and journalist. His writing has appeared in The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Literary Review and The TLS. His books for children and teens include Wildlord (Little Island, 2021), fantasy trilogy The Darkening Path and The Arrow of Apollo. The nonfiction How to Teach Classics to Your Dog was published in 2020.
Reviews
"Like the great classic fantasy novels by Alan Garner and Susan Cooper. This hopeful story weaves together realism and the supernatural in a way that makes the ordinary arresting and touching."
* Sunday Times *"A beautifully-written white-knuckle ride."
* The Telegraph *"Gripping and richly imagined, this is a wonderful book."
* Literary Review *"Womack taps into the best fantasy traditions of Susan Cooper, Alan Garner and CS Lewis."
* The Financial Times *'Ghostlord hits the sweet spot between imaginative abandon and control."
* The Times Literary Supplement *'A slow-building, darkly eerie tale.'
* Kirkus Reviews *'An interesting, immersive fantasy.'
* Books for Keeps *'Never lets up from first page to last.'
* Books for Keeps, Books of the Year list 2023 *'Ghostlord is a gripping, fast-action tale of mystery and supernatural twists ... this is a book that won't be forgotten quickly ... This is the ticket for anyone who longs for a strong storyline and fantasy in the real world."
* Paper Lanterns *'Evocative, eerie and engrossing. Bravo!'
* Eve McDonnell, author of The Chestnut Roaster *PRAISE FOR WILDLORD
"A tremendous achievement. I can't remember when I last read something so completely satisfying."
* Jonathan Stroud, author of The Outlaws Scarlett & Browne *PRAISE FOR WILDLORD
"Crackles with an otherworldly atmosphere reminiscent of the great Alan Garner."
Praise for WILDLORD
"If you're looking for a gripping adventure with a supernatural edge, this is just the ticket."
* CityKids *Book Information
ISBN 9781915071262
Author Philip Womack
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint Little Island
Publisher Little Island
