"As accessible to first-time readers as to longtime fans. Huchu delivers another satisfying paranormal mystery in his entertaining fourth Edinburgh Nights urban fantasy .Huchu's worldbuilding is as immersive and appealing as ever."-- Publishers Weekly Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series: "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa - a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent - who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes."--Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six "An absolute delight . kept me totally hooked."--Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library "Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu's occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.
"-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Everything rides on the shoulders of young Ropa in this post-apocalyptic, near-future Edinburgh where magic, science, and monarchy all hold equal sway. Ropa, at only 14, carries an adult's burdens and responsibility with equal parts can-do spirit, stubborn energy, and kicking herself and her friends as necessary. This twisted Edinburgh tries its best to keep her down, but she never stops."-- Library Journal , starred review "Witty, suspenseful, and keenly attuned to real-life socioeconomic hierarchies, this equally entertaining and insightful sophomore outing should keep Huchu's star on the rise."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review on The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle "A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . Roll on the sequel."-- The Times (UK) "Fast-moving and entertaining.
Stupendously engaging."--Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series "What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!"--A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name "I highly recommend The Library of the Dead ."--Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably."-- The Scotsman "Ropa is a delight to read, even as her tumble into danger can turn into a bit of a nailbiter."-- Booklist "One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year .
We can't wait for the next volume."-- SFX "There's magic and mystery in these pages, and with a protagonist like Ropa, you'll be glad you went along for the ride."-- BookRiot.