A breath-taking YA mystery fantasy, illustrated with stunning Japanese-inspired artwork, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Xiran Jay Zhao and R.F. Kuang.
"A vividly imagined fantasy like no other. With a plot that keeps twisting, Hyo will satisfy both the mystery and anime fans alike." - Eliza Chan, author of FathomfolkMeet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyors of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your enemies.They'll make it personal... But for a price!
Onogoro is in the middle of electing a new chief - but, as the deadline looms, a sword-wielding serial killer comes to town. Hyo, busy trying to solve a kidnapping mystery, soon crosses paths with the serial killer himself, who reveals a murky power struggle that goes all the way up to the gods themselves. Promising vengeance, Hyo embarks on her strangest special commission yet - and learns more about the powers of being a Hellmaker and the epic destiny she has before her.
Genre: Young Adult Fiction