City of Nightmares: The thrilling, surprising young adult urban fantasy

Gotham meets Strange the Dreamer in this young adult fantasy about a cowardly girl who finds herself at the center of a criminal syndicate conspiracy. Ness seeks protection with the Friends of the Restful Soul, but it turns out to be a cult. She and the only other survivor must find their way back to the city and uncover the sinister truth behind the attack.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Face your fear, or become your nightmare.

Gotham meets Strange the Dreamer in this thrilling young adult fantasy about a cowardly girl who finds herself at the center of a criminal syndicate conspiracy, in a city where crooked politicians and sinister cults reign, and dreaming means waking up as your worst nightmare.

Ever since her sister became a man-eating spider, Ness has been terrified of waking up as her own Nightmare. Because in the city that never sleeps, dreaming means becoming your worst fear.

Ness seeks protection with the Friends of the Restful Soul, which may or may not be a cult. To prove her worth, she accepts what is meant to be a simple job. Only for it to blow up in her face. Literally.

Ness and the only other survivor of the explosion, a Nightmare boy with an agenda of his own, must find their way back to the city and uncover the sinister truth behind the attack. Along the way, they must navigate through a world of dark magic, dangerous creatures, and treacherous allies, all while trying to stay one step ahead of the mysterious organization that is hunting them down.

Will Ness be able to overcome her fear and save the city from the grip of the Nightmare syndicate? Or will she become the very thing she fears the most? Find out in this action-packed, suspenseful adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399712149