Masters of Death
A witty, spellbinding fantasy from the author of The Atlas Six
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3.8 • 18 Ratings
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- £5.99
Publisher Description
From the internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Masters of Death is a queer, page-turning fantasy bursting with Olivie Blake’s signature sharp wit, stunning prose and unforgettable characters.
*This edition features beautiful interior illustrations from Little Chmura and a never-seen-before short story, ‘Brandt Solberg's Book of Worlds’*
‘Olivie Blake is a mind-blowing talent’ – Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights
This book is about an estate agent. Only she’s a vampire, the house on sale is haunted, and its ghost was murdered.
When Viola Marek hires Fox D’Mora to deal with a ghost-infested mansion, she expects a competent medium. But unbeknownst to Viola, Fox is not a medium at all. He’s a fraud – and the godson of Death.
As the mystery of the mansion unfolds, Viola and Fox are drawn into an unlikely quest that neither wants nor expects. They’ll need the help of a demonic personal trainer, a steadfast reaper, and an angel with her own secrets. It transpires that an inconvenient dead body and a lost love are intrinsically linked. Can this coalition of unwilling allies solve this conundrum and un-haunt a house – by winning a devious immortal game?
Readers love Masters of Death:
'Olivie Blake has so easily become one of my favorite authors'
'I love the philosophy that always threads through Olivie Blake’s books'
'Honestly? I’m speechless'
‘Simply brilliant’
‘I'm so sad I won't be able to read this for the first time again’
‘Olivie Blake does it again!’
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
BookTok sensation Blake (The Atlas Six) uses a motley supernatural cast to explore themes of love and sacrifice in this irreverent but occasionally tedious tale narrated by Death itself. (Death, it turns out, is "fantastically verbose, and transcendently literate.") Viola Marek is a realtor (and a vampire) trying to sell a haunted mansion. The only one able to see the specter in question, Viola discovers an unsolved murder and a family curse tying said ghost to the house. To solve the mystery, she'll need help from angels, a grim reaper, demons, a demigod, a siren, and a vampire. Meanwhile, Death mocks them all. The large cast proves an impediment to the plot, with the whodunit taking a while to find its footing as all are introduced. Death's attempts at snarky humor also slow the pace, making the narration clunky and often redundant. Still, the surprisingly somber ending will have readers contemplating the costs of love and the power of facing one's demons. It's not perfect, but Blake's fans and readers looking for a sassy paranormal mystery will find plenty to enjoy.
Customer Reviews
A slow burn
Masters of death is a slow burn, most of the book in my opinion is a build up to the conclusion of the book. I found it to be too slow in my opinion so took forever to actually finish it. The last 150 pages were excellent, and I wish the book was more fast paced. I loved the story itself, but the pacing just lets it down.