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A gothic fantasy for fans of Hannah Whitten and Caitlin Starling.
In a holy city where sins and blessings can be revealed through consecrated touch, Csilla - born without a soul - is worthless to the Church that raised her. But when a series of murders corrodes the magic that keeps the city safe, the Church elders see a use for her flaw: she can assassinate their prime suspect, a heretic with divine heritage.
The heretic, however, makes a counter-offer; clear his name and catch the real killer, without becoming a target herself, and he'll use his power to get her a soul. When their investigation catches the attention of Ilan, a ruthless Inquisitor demoted for his failure to solve the case, he reluctantly offers his help in order to earn back his position. He'll bring in the murderer— and failing that, Csilla and the heretic. But as the death toll rises and their hunt pits them against the Faith, Csilla will find that salvation comes at the cost of everything she believes in.
Praise for The Faithful Dark:
"A twisty and beguiling gothic fantasy, lyrically written and tightly plotted, with a compelling cast of characters and one of my favorite villain-slash-anti-heroes of all time. You will be entranced by Baumer's darkly magical tale." —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
"Vivid and beautiful, The Faithful Dark is an addictive, intricate story brimming with emotional tension and religious angst."— Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Tenderly, I am Devoured
"Weaving a tale of murder, holiness, and saints, THE FAITHFUL DARK plunges you to the deepest depths of despair and the highest ecstasies of faith. A must-read for any fans of dark fantasy looking for the endless mysteries of grace and the delicious agonies of the slowest burn romances."— K. M. Enright, author of MISTRESS OF LIES
Genre: Fantasy
In a holy city where sins and blessings can be revealed through consecrated touch, Csilla - born without a soul - is worthless to the Church that raised her. But when a series of murders corrodes the magic that keeps the city safe, the Church elders see a use for her flaw: she can assassinate their prime suspect, a heretic with divine heritage.
The heretic, however, makes a counter-offer; clear his name and catch the real killer, without becoming a target herself, and he'll use his power to get her a soul. When their investigation catches the attention of Ilan, a ruthless Inquisitor demoted for his failure to solve the case, he reluctantly offers his help in order to earn back his position. He'll bring in the murderer— and failing that, Csilla and the heretic. But as the death toll rises and their hunt pits them against the Faith, Csilla will find that salvation comes at the cost of everything she believes in.
Praise for The Faithful Dark:
"A twisty and beguiling gothic fantasy, lyrically written and tightly plotted, with a compelling cast of characters and one of my favorite villain-slash-anti-heroes of all time. You will be entranced by Baumer's darkly magical tale." —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
"Vivid and beautiful, The Faithful Dark is an addictive, intricate story brimming with emotional tension and religious angst."— Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Tenderly, I am Devoured
"Weaving a tale of murder, holiness, and saints, THE FAITHFUL DARK plunges you to the deepest depths of despair and the highest ecstasies of faith. A must-read for any fans of dark fantasy looking for the endless mysteries of grace and the delicious agonies of the slowest burn romances."— K. M. Enright, author of MISTRESS OF LIES
Genre: Fantasy
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