Heaven's Graveyard
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- Précommander
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- Sortie prévue le 16 juin 2026
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- 14,99 €
Description de l’éditeur
From the Sunday Times-bestselling author of Floating Hotel and Idolfire comes a science fantasy tale of history and myth, magic and mystery, perfect for fans of Shelley Parker-Chan and A. K. Larkwood
Be careful what you pray for . . .
Cod became an archaeologist to chase the ghost of her hero, Aleya Ana-Ulai. History may have written Aleya off as a myth, but Cod is determined to prove she existed, even if it means sifting through relics for the rest of her life.
Then a message arrives summoning her home. Cod's former teacher has found something monumental: the ruins of an enchanted city, slumbering beneath the soil.
This could be the breakthrough they've always dreamed of. But with war brewing, rival powers circling, and ancient magics stirring underfoot, their discovery soon becomes far more trouble than it's worth. Even Cod starts to wonder if some things are better left buried . . .
Heaven's Graveyard is a sinister lesbian history mystery bringing old magic into a dangerous new century.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
With this ambitious science-fantasy, Curtis (Idolfire) blends archaeological mystery, sapphic romantic drama, and political intrigue in a world that feels both modern and mythic. Cod, a socially awkward archaeologist fixated on proving the historical existence of legendary hero Aleya Ana-Ulai, returns home at a summons from her mentor—only to find him murdered and herself the heir to a potentially transformative discovery he made in his final days. As she continues his work, she is drawn into a web of feuding religious factions and ancient magic, all while her nation edges toward war and she contends with grief, guilt, and the cost of her own single-mindedness. Curtis distinguishes the novel with a vibrant setting that places urban bustle alongside myth and magic. Cod's neurodivergent-coded perspective, rendered with earnest intensity, anchors the story's exploration of historical ethics and political unrest. There are a few pacing issues—the opening is a bit slow and the conclusion feels oddly compressed—but Curtis's character-driven approach and the story's thematic depth make for a rewarding experience. The author's fans will be pleased.
