Season of Skulls: Book 3 of the New Management, a series set in the world of the Laundry Files

Eve Starkey defeated her boss, Rupert de Montfort Bigge, in a supernatural duel to the death, but she is still married to him and must prove his death and release herself from his arcane bindings. An emissary of the Prime Minister offers her an offer that she can't refuse. This is the final novel in the Laundry Files spin-off trilogy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Welcome to Britain, a land where the New Management reigns supreme! The Prime Minister, an enigmatic and powerful eldritch god, holds unfathomable power. In this new era, crime has plummeted, and almost every offense carries the ultimate punishment: death. The streets are filled with individuals possessing extraordinary abilities, some harnessing their powers with finesse, while others struggle to control them.

Eve Starkey, a hyperorganised and formidable woman, has emerged victorious in a supernatural duel against her former boss, Rupert de Montfort Bigge. Despite her hopes of his demise, she must still contend with his lingering presence. However, when she takes over the Bigge Corporation, she discovers an unexpected twist: she is unknowingly married to Bigge, and breaking their arcane bonds will be a daunting and costly endeavor.

But just when all seems lost, an emissary of the Prime Minister arrives with an offer that promises to change everything. It seems that the Prime Minister has a unique plan in mind, one that could potentially free Eve from Bigge's grasp and bring about a new era of prosperity for Britain. However, the offer comes with a heavy price, and Eve must navigate a treacherous web of politics, magic, and intrigue to fulfill her destiny.

The Laundry Files spin-off trilogy, which began with "Dead Lies Dreaming" and continued with "Quantum of Nightmares," reaches its thrilling conclusion in this final installment. Tamsyn Muir's writing is a blend of grim humour, inventiveness, and suspense, making it an absolute must-read for fans of the genre. With its captivating characters, intricate plotlines, and unexpected twists, this novel promises to leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

So, grab your copy of "The Secret History of the Laundry Files" and prepare to embark on a journey into a world where magic, politics, and danger collide. The New Management has arrived, and Britain is never going to be the same again!

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 147 x 226 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356516950