Description
"Westerson creates an utterly believable history of witches, demons, and magic for her claustrophobic New England village including a heroine with enough spark, smarts, and stubbornness to keep both the bad guys and the deliciously dangerous love-interest on their toes." -Kat Richardson, author of the Greywalker series
To get a fresh start away from a bad relationship, Kylie Strange moves across the country to open a shop in a seemingly quiet town in rural Maine. During renovations on Strange Herbs & Teas, she discovers a peculiar and ancient codex, The Booke of the Hidden, bricked into the wall. Every small town has its legends and unusual histories, and this artifact sends Kylie right into the center of Moody Bog's biggest secret.
While puzzling over the tome's oddly blank pages, Kylie gets an unexpected visitor-Erasmus Dark, an inscrutable stranger who claims to be a demon, knows she has the book, and warns her that she has opened a portal to the netherworld. Kylie brushes off this nonsense, until a series of bizarre murders put her, the newcomer, at the center. With the help of the demon and a coven of witches she befriends while dodging the handsome but sharp-eyed sheriff, Kylie hunts for a killer-that might not be human.
- Print and e-ARC distribution to major reviewers for trade and consumer media, both traditional and online - Social media marketing on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads giveaways. - Outreach to genre community for features (podcasts, fan-oriented sites/publiciations/media) including; John Scalzi Big Idea, Skiffy and Fanty Show; Reddit Fantasy; Geek Syndicate; Tor.com full series sweepstakes during pub week; Suvudu; B&N SFF Blog; Functional Nerds; and io9
About the Author
Los Angeles native and award-winning author Jeri Westerson writes the critically acclaimed Crispin Guest Medieval Mysteries, historical novels, paranormal novels, and LGBT mysteries. To date, her medieval mysteries have garnered twelve industry award nominations, from the Agatha to the Shamus. Kirkus Review said of her latest Crispin Guest Medieval Mystery A MAIDEN WEEPING, "Once again Guest's past misdeeds actually help him in the present in a case that includes plenty of red herrings and an interesting look at medieval jurisprudence." Jeri is former president of the SoCal chapter of Mystery Writers of America and frequently guest lectures on medieval history at local colleges and museums. She lives in southern California with her home-brewing husband, a complacent tortoise, and 40,000 bees.
Reviews
"Subversively clever, this book sneaks up on you, teasing you to a final twist that leaves you panting for the next book. Westerson creates an utterly believable history of witches, demons, and magic for her claustrophobic New England village and peoples it with rich and wonderful characters, including a heroine with enough spark, smarts, and stubbornness to keep both the bad guys and the deliciously dangerous love-interest on their toes. Definitely a keeper!" -Kat Richardson, author of the Greywalker series
For the Crispin Guest series:
"Westerson displays the skill of a writer who has mastered her subject and has used that knowledge to create erudite entertainment." -Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Westerson skillfully lulls her sleuth and the reader into a sense of 'I know what is going on,' then zings them with the truth. Absolutely first-class..." -Library Journal, Starred Review
"Inspired prose liberally laced with action." -RT Book Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9781635760507
Author Jeri Westerson
Format Paperback
Page Count 314
Imprint Diversion Books
Publisher Diversion Books
Series Booke of the Hidden
To get a fresh start away from a bad relationship, Kylie Strange moves across the country to open a shop in a seemingly quiet town in rural Maine. During renovations on Strange Herbs & Teas, she discovers a peculiar and ancient codex, The Booke of the Hidden, bricked into the wall. Every small town has its legends and unusual histories, and this artifact sends Kylie right into the center of Moody Bog's biggest secret.
While puzzling over the tome's oddly blank pages, Kylie gets an unexpected visitor-Erasmus Dark, an inscrutable stranger who claims to be a demon, knows she has the book, and warns her that she has opened a portal to the netherworld. Kylie brushes off this nonsense, until a series of bizarre murders put her, the newcomer, at the center. With the help of the demon and a coven of witches she befriends while dodging the handsome but sharp-eyed sheriff, Kylie hunts for a killer-that might not be human.
- Print and e-ARC distribution to major reviewers for trade and consumer media, both traditional and online - Social media marketing on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads giveaways. - Outreach to genre community for features (podcasts, fan-oriented sites/publiciations/media) including; John Scalzi Big Idea, Skiffy and Fanty Show; Reddit Fantasy; Geek Syndicate; Tor.com full series sweepstakes during pub week; Suvudu; B&N SFF Blog; Functional Nerds; and io9
About the Author
Los Angeles native and award-winning author Jeri Westerson writes the critically acclaimed Crispin Guest Medieval Mysteries, historical novels, paranormal novels, and LGBT mysteries. To date, her medieval mysteries have garnered twelve industry award nominations, from the Agatha to the Shamus. Kirkus Review said of her latest Crispin Guest Medieval Mystery A MAIDEN WEEPING, "Once again Guest's past misdeeds actually help him in the present in a case that includes plenty of red herrings and an interesting look at medieval jurisprudence." Jeri is former president of the SoCal chapter of Mystery Writers of America and frequently guest lectures on medieval history at local colleges and museums. She lives in southern California with her home-brewing husband, a complacent tortoise, and 40,000 bees.
Reviews
"Subversively clever, this book sneaks up on you, teasing you to a final twist that leaves you panting for the next book. Westerson creates an utterly believable history of witches, demons, and magic for her claustrophobic New England village and peoples it with rich and wonderful characters, including a heroine with enough spark, smarts, and stubbornness to keep both the bad guys and the deliciously dangerous love-interest on their toes. Definitely a keeper!" -Kat Richardson, author of the Greywalker series
For the Crispin Guest series:
"Westerson displays the skill of a writer who has mastered her subject and has used that knowledge to create erudite entertainment." -Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Westerson skillfully lulls her sleuth and the reader into a sense of 'I know what is going on,' then zings them with the truth. Absolutely first-class..." -Library Journal, Starred Review
"Inspired prose liberally laced with action." -RT Book Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9781635760507
Author Jeri Westerson
Format Paperback
Page Count 314
Imprint Diversion Books
Publisher Diversion Books
Series Booke of the Hidden
