A must-read for fantasy fans
Kembral Thorne and her rival, Rika Nonesuch, must journey through layers of reality to save their city in this adventure fantasy packed with murder, mystery, and mind-bending magic. The heart of the mayhem is a mysterious clock that sends the ballroom down into strange and otherworldly new layers of reality every time it chimes. Melissa Caruso's writing is razor-sharp and this book is one heck of a page-turner. Five-star reader reviews: "Oh dear god I loved this book... I hope I can convince some of you to read this when it's out, because WOW." "I just loved every second of this." "What a book! I immediately fell in love with it." "Absolutely adored this book... a swashbuckling good time." "I absolutely love this book." "A stunning blend of fantasy and intrigue, masterfully weaving together high-stakes action and deeply emotional storytelling." "This was such a thrilling read. I loved every second of it." "This was such an exciting book and is one of the best page-turning fantasy books I've read all year. It was fun, it was weird, a bit camp, and a lot bad ass." "It is truly brilliant and deserves to be read by everyone." "A must-read for fantasy fans."

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 21 November 2024
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Book Review: "The Clockwork Crown" by Kembral Thorne

Kembral Thorne is spending a few precious hours away from her newborn, and she's determined to enjoy herself at the year-turning ball. But when the guests start dropping dead, Kem has no choice but to get to work. She's a member of the Guild of Hounds, after all, and she can't help picking up the scent of trouble. Especially when her professional and personal nemesis, notorious cat burglar Rika Nonesuch, is also on the prowl. At the heart of the mayhem is a mysterious clock that sends the ballroom down into strange and otherworldly new layers of reality every time it chimes. As the party plunges through increasingly dangerous versions of their city, Kem will have to rely on her wits - and Rika - to unravel the mystery before catastrophe is unleashed on their world.

A time-bending triumph, a compelling adventure . . . A gorgeous, witty, fast-paced and atmospheric novel

Locus

Melissa Caruso's writing is razor-sharp and this book is one heck of a page-turner

Nicholas Eames, author of "Kings of The Wyld"

An absolute delight!

Alix E. Harrow, author of "The Ten Thousand Doors of January"

A brilliant, breathlessly twisty fantasy adventure that I utterly adored

Tasha Suri, author of "The Jasmine Throne"

Five-star re.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356525259