When Stars Come Out

In a darkly unique fantasy world, Scarlett St. Clair reimagines Orpheus and Eurydice in A Touch of Darkness. Anora Silby can see the dead and turn spirits into gold coins, but she must hide her weirdness and navigate the loss of her Poppa, the mistrust of her mother, and Roundtable, an anonymous student gossip app. She must find the person who stole her coin before more lives are lost, but the Order wants her powers for themselves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2022
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

From the brilliant mind of A Touch of Darkness, bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair, comes a crossover reimagining of Orpheus and Eurydice, set in a darkly unique fantasy world. Anora Silby possesses the extraordinary ability to see the dead and transform spirits into gold coins, two powers she desperately tries to keep hidden as she embarks on a new chapter of her life at her new school. After all, she didn't change her identity for nothing. Concealing her peculiarity is just one of the many challenges she faces. By the end of her first day, she has unwittingly claimed the soul of a deceased girl on campus and lost the precious coin. Little does she know, the coin holds the power to steal souls, and when a classmate meets a tragic end, there is no doubt that the coin is the murder weapon.

Navigating the loss of her beloved Poppa, the mistrust of her mother, and Roundtable, an anonymous student gossip app threatening to expose her secrets, is already a daunting task. However, the stakes have risen significantly when Anora realizes that her coin has been stolen. She must find the person responsible before more lives are lost, but this puts her directly in the crosshairs of the Order, an organization that governs the dead on Earth and desires to possess Anora's powers for their own sinister purposes.

As Anora delves deeper into this mysterious world, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to tear her apart. She must confront powerful forces, both living and dead, and navigate treacherous alliances and betrayals. With every step, she risks becoming a target for the Order, and the consequences of failure could be catastrophic.

In this thrilling and suspenseful tale, Scarlett St. Clair weaves together elements of fantasy, mystery, and romance to create a captivating story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Anora Silby is a relatable and compelling protagonist, whose powers and struggles evoke a sense of wonder and empathy. The world of the dead is vividly portrayed, with its own rules and customs that add depth and complexity to the narrative.

A Touch of Darkness: Orpheus and Eurydice is a must-read for fans of fantasy, romance, and suspense, as well as anyone who enjoys a unique and captivating take on classic mythology. Prepare to be transported to a world of darkness, where the line between life and death is blurred, and where the fate of humanity rests in the hands of a young girl with extraordinary powers.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781728265643