A suspenseful teen fantasy about young love, dark mystery and magic

'Philip Womack is a writer of huge talent' Daily Telegraph

Something is menacing Mundham Farm. Does it come from outside - or within?

Who or what are the Samdhya, the supernatural people described in the old handwritten diaries Tom finds in his uncle's house?

As Tom starts to uncover the truth and learn new details about his parents' death, he is confronted with a stark choice: on the one hand, infinite power; on the other, freedom. Which will he choose?

'Womack's blend of action and philosophising will ensure a big following.' Sunday Telegraph

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 fantasy trilogy The Darkening Path and The Arrow of Apollo. The nonfiction How to Teach Classics to Your Dog was published in 2020.

Reviews

"Wildlord crackles with an otherworldly atmosphere reminiscent of the great Alan Garner."

* The Financial Times *

"Womack's stylish prose makes this fantasy novel very much worth reading."

* The Irish Times *

"A gripping, morally complex fantasy by one of my favourite YA writers. Philip Womack deserves to be much more widely read."

-- Meg Rosoff

"Made me feel I was reading a classic from the shelves of my childhood."

-- Jonathan Stroud

"'Ancient sorcery and wild magic clash in this thrilling tale which explores love, loss, and the power of friendship."

-- Katherine Langrish

"A magical tale of malevolence, which spirits readers away on a journey through history and mystery."

-- Pet O'Connell * The Echo *

"Fans of Sarah Maria Griffin's Other Words for Smoke will enjoy this darkly glittering and malevolently magical tale of found family, betrayal and power."

-- Fiona Murphy * Paper Lanterns *

"If you're looking for a gripping adventure with a supernatural edge, this is just the ticket."

* City Kids *

"A beautifully written, highly imaginative fantasy adventure."

-- Anne Cunningham * The Meath Chronicle *

"A wonderfully heady and atmospheric adventure ... Womack is a fine writer."

-- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *

"Wildlord weaves magic and folklore into a thought-provoking teen adventure."

* CultureFly *

"A richly atmospheric and beautifully written addition to literature about the fiercer kind of fairy."

* New Statesman *

"Womack infuses the novel with a creeping sense of disconnection from the contemporary world, emphasizing this ethereal tale's claustrophobic atmosphere."

* Publishers Weekly *

"Philip Womack is skilful at creating suspense."

* Armadillo Magazine *

"This was a great suspenseful novel, it worked well as a teen novel and I think adults would enjoy this too."

* ***** NetGalley Review *

"A fantastic YA story."

* ***** NetGalley Review *

'I really enjoyed the imaginative magic system and setting. It's very mystical and mysterious!'

* Luminous Libro Blog *



Book Information
ISBN 9781912417971
Author Philip Womack
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint Little Island
Publisher Little Island