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Gareth Brown
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
432
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a fantasy thriller novel about a secret society tasked with safeguarding an archive of unknowable magical objects. Its central theme is the tension between protecting powerful magic and revealing hard truths to the world. The intended reader is adult fans of globe-trotting mysteries with a strong magical undercurrent, and readers who relish dangerous secrets, complex institutions, and moral ambiguity. The emotional tone is adventurous, suspenseful, and immersive, with cinematic set-pieces and a quietly unsettling atmosphere.
The story unfolds as a story-led, cross-continental pursuit. A member of the Society is sent to Hong Kong to investigate a newly surfaced artefact, only to confront a professional killer who seems to understand the unknowable objects in ways others do not. After a tense escape, the investigator returns to London, where she learns that even the inner circle keeps secrets from one another. The chase then expands across the Atlantic and into the deep south of the United States, as the pursuit shifts from artefact to person and the line between guardian and threat blurs.
Magic remains powerful but discreet, woven into the texture of the plot rather than declared openly. The reading experience blends suspense with wonder, inviting readers to piece together clues while feeling the danger heighten around every corner. Readers move through a tightly paced narrative that balances investigative twists with character-driven revelations and a slowly unfolding truth about the Societyโs mission and the family histories that tie them together.
After finishing, readers gain a heightened sense of wonder about the costs of powerful knowledge and the thin line between guardianship and corruption. The story fuels curiosity, invites re-reading to notice dropped hints, and leaves a lasting impression of a world where truthโthough hard-wonโcan reshape everything.
Product Details
Author
Gareth Brown
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
432
Language
English
SKU
9781804992401
ISBN
9781804992401
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.8x2.9x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 599
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