Description
From a thrilling new debut voice comes a dark and gripping urban fantasy, set in the heart of a hidden world beneath the streets of London - perfect for fans of Legendborn and Ben Aaronovitch.
'I loved the unique take on the lore of the Grim Reaper' SAMANTHA SHANNON
'A truly amazing first book' CHARLAINE HARRIS
'Dark, moody - and tremendous fun.' CHLOE GONG
'An engaging and promising debut' GUARDIAN
'Urban fantasy fans, watch out, there's a new star on the scene.' ESMIE JIKIEMI-PEASON.
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Amy is an empath, able to sense the auras of the supernatural creatures that stalk London at night. But sorely lacking in knowledge, she spends night after night searching for answers.
Gerald is a Reaper - a weapon for hire - on the verge of his Awakening. Of coming into his power and becoming the man his family need him to be. The man they demand he be.
When Amy stumbles across Gerald one night, she notices his strange aura, unlike anything she has felt before. Afraid, but desperate to know more, she follows, and he makes her an offer she can't refuse. If she becomes his partner, he will introduce her to a world she has only ever felt the shallow surface of:the secret underground city
And their first mission together:
Find a girl who murdered her own parents
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***** 'A magical novel woven in the upstairs and downstairs of this world'
***** 'A fast-paced story with well-developed characters'
***** 'A gripping and atmospheric fantasy thriller that explores the dark undercurrents of human nature'
***** 'A fantastic read for fans of supernatural thrillers!'
About the Author
Jackson P. Brown is a writer from London, an anime and manga enthusiast, and the founder of Black Girl Writers - a mentoring programme for aspiring Black writers. After winning Penguin Random House's #WriteNow competition in 2020, her urban fantasy series, GETHSEMANE, was acquired by Del Rey UK. Set in modern London, the story follows Gerald Reaper and Amy St Clair as they solve fantastical mysteries whilst maintaining the secrecy of the city's underground supernatural community.
Reviews
An exciting new voice in the genre . . . I loved the unique take on the lore of the Grim Reaper * Samantha Shannon, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree *
Dark, moody - and tremendous fun. The Reaper digs a whole new layer into the London you know, spinning myth and legend into living, breathing intrigue. * Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Longings *
Darkly thrilling, bitingly funny, and intriguing from the first sentence, Brown's vision of supernatural London grabs you by the throat from page one, and doesn't let go. I devoured it. Urban fantasy fans, watch out, there's a new star on the scene... * Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Principle Moments. *
THE REAPER is a truly amazing first book. The worldbuilding is amazing, the story is compelling, and I enjoyed Jackson P. Brown's debut book thoroughly. Can't wait till another installment. * Charlaine Harris *
Vividly evoked . . . Gerald and Amy are interestingly complex characters, and with the slow growth of their tentative relationship this is an engaging and promising debut * Guardian *
Book Information
ISBN 9781529907193
Author Jackson P. Brown
Format Hardback
Page Count 432
Imprint Del Rey
Publisher Cornerstone
Weight(grams) 653g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 160mm * 35mm
