In this witty fantasy horror from New York Times bestselling, Nebula and Hugo award-winning author T. Kingfisher, a young woman seeking a fresh start is confronted by ancient gods, malevolent supernatural forces, and eccentric neighbours in an isolated desert town.

Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Tingle, and Rachel Harrison.

With only a few dollars to her name and her beloved dog Copper by her side, Selena flees her past in the city to claim her late aunt's house in the desert town of Quartz Creek.

Selena loves the strange beauty of the desert. But the people of Quartz Creek share their town with others, old gods and spirits whose claim to the land long predates their human neighbors. When Selena's search for answers leads her to her late aunt's journal, she discovers a sinister truth about her new home: it's the ground of an ancient god known simply as "Snake-Eater", to whom it seems Aunt Amelia owed a debt.

Snake-Eater has taken a sinister liking to Selena. And now that she's the owner of his home, he's hell-bent on collecting everything he was promised.

About the Author
T. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen name author Ursula Vernon uses when writing for adults. As Kingfisher, she has won the Hugo, Nebula, Locus and Dragon Awards, including the Hugo for Best Novel for her book Nettle & Bone. When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies.

Reviews

Kingfisher provides all the chills, thrills, and laughs she's known for in this dextrous dark fantasy. . . This time out, Kingfisher's prose is as stark as the desert setting, but still preserves all the usual charming creativity of her worldbuilding...Kingfisher remains extremely good at what she does.
-Publisher's Weekly, STARRED Review

Delightful supporting characters, intriguing mythology, and a neurodivergent protagonist come together for an entertaining story. Besides fans of Kingfisher's (Hemlock & Silver), place it in the hands of readers of Katherine Addison and Lois McMaster Bujold.
-Library Journal

Praise for T. Kingfisher

Kingfisher never fails to dazzle.
-Peter S. Beagle on Thornhedge

I opened, I devoured.
-Naomi Novik on Thornhedge

Funny, frightening and full of heart.
-Alix E. Harrow on Nettle & Bone

A sharp-edged delight.
-Katherine Addison on Thornhedge

Exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once.
-Catriona Ward on Nettle & Bone

Haunting and unusual, a unique retelling of a classic tale.
-Tamora Pierce on Thornhedge

Kingfisher weaves elements of fairy tale, folklore and history in this beautifully crafted story of loss, endurance, terror and kindness.
-Juliet Marillier on Thornhedge

T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy.
-Seanan McGuire on Nettle & Bone

Full of melancholy charm. . . such a pleasure to read.
-The New York Times on Thornhedge

Book Information
ISBN 9781835410042
Author T. Kingfisher
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 255g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 55mm