Ghostsmith

#2 House of the Dead

Nicki Pau Preto

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Hodder & Stoughton
13 August 2024

Fantasy; Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Young Adult Fantasy

Series: House of the Dead

THE THRILLING SEQUEL TO THE EPIC SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BONESMITH

'A dark fantasy thrill ride from start to finish' Amelie Wen Zhao

Wren is still reeling from the revelation that the mother she thought was dead is actually the Corpse Queen, a ghostsmith with the terrifying power to control the undead. It was Wren's own mother who created the iron revenants-an army of near unbeatable undead soldiers. When the iron revenants attack, no one in the Dominions will have the strength to stand in their way.

Now Wren, Leo, and Julian find themselves once more in the Breach, this time on the run from Wren's father, who is determined to secure more power for himself and the House of Bone. The three are desperate to stop the upcoming war, but working together is easier said than done with Julian still furious about Wren double-crossing him. And to make matters worse, Wren is plagued by powerful new abilities that force her to reassess everything she knows about being a bonesmith.

When Wren's long-lost twin brother shows up and vows to help her destroy the well of magic that feeds the iron revenants, she must decide if trusting him is worth potentially playing right into their mother's hands.

After all, the dead might be dangerous, but it's the living who can betray you...

Gideon the Ninth meets the Game of Thrones White Walkers in this dark, thrilling YA fantasy.

By: Nicki Pau Preto
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781399722407
ISBN 10: 1399722409
Series: House of the Dead
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 13 August 2024
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience: Young adult , Children/juvenile , Preschool (0-5) , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nicki Pau Preto is a fantasy author living just outside of Toronto - though her dislike of hockey, snow, and geese makes her the worst Canadian in the country. She studied art and art history in university and worked as a graphic designer before becoming a writer full-time. She is the author of the Crown of Feathers trilogy and the Sunday Times bestselling novel Bonesmith.

Reviews for Ghostsmith (#2 House of the Dead)

Gripping and action-packed in its plot, tender yet fierce in its romance, haunting and gritty in its worldbuilding, Bonesmith is a dark fantasy thrill ride from start to finish. Wren Graven is the perfectly stubborn, witty, and courageous heroine to navigate a world of ghosts and undead that will remain with readers long after the last page -- Amélie Wen Zhao, author of Song of Silver, Flame like Night and the Blood Heir trilogy Action-packed from the start ... not for the faint hearted * ReadingZone * Rollicking . . . [A] swiftly paced, bombshell-strewn plot, which crescendos to an explosive finish * Publishers Weekly * Preto's character arcs are as carefully plotted as her adventures, exploring privilege, filial piety, and generational trauma . . . an action-oriented undead adventure * School Library Journal *