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Author: Carolyne Topdjian
Publisher: Blue Vellum Books
Imprint: Blue Vellum Books
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.417kg
ISBN: 9781069492814
ISBN 10: 1069492817
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 08 July 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A CrimeReads Best Paperback Release of Summer ""A fast-paced haunting novel of survival."" -Library Journal, (starred review) ""Intense with foreboding and an eerie sense of place. The past and present perspectives captivate the reader and connect brilliantly to reveal a shocking conclusion. Fans of Jen Williams, Karin Slaughter, and Alex North will enjoy this one!"" -Booklist ""Nails every classic gothic horror trope in the most elegant of ways, drawing us into a ghostly suspense story with exquisite imagery, lush language and a cast of characters in the tradition of the best whodunits. Sumptuous, sinister, and seductive, I was both charmed and haunted."" -Emily Carpenter, bestselling author of The Weight of Lies and Gothictown ""That kind of can't-put-it-down, just-one-more-chapter book that will have you turning pages as fast as you can. A masterclass in plotting and pacing, with nail-biting cliffhangers galore and clever twists I never saw coming."" -Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Witch of Tin Mountain ""Suspenseful, haunting and intricate, Topdjian masterfully delivers in this atmospheric debut that will have you on the edge of your seat."" -Karen Winn, author of The Society ""A tense and atmospheric gothic mystery with lots of unexpected twists. Topdjian brings the Château du Ciel to life, with its haunted library, the twisting labyrinth of tunnels beneath it, and the suspicious cast of residents and guests whose pasts are intertwined with the hotel's dark history."" -Allison Buccola, author of The Ascent ""A deliciously sinister setting and high stakes make this a highly entertaining read. A perfect book for a snowy day. Or any day."" -Emilya Naymark, author of Behind the Lie ""A spooky, mind-bending tale. Topdjian grabs our attention fast and skillfully draws us through a twisty journey laced with deviousness, longing, and murder."" -Sandra Young, author of Divine Vintage ""Wild and fast paced and skillfully wrought. If you love thrillers that keep you up all night-and make you keep the light on afterwards-this book is for you!"" -Elizabeth Everett, author of The Lady Sparks a Flame
Author Information
Carolyne Topdjian is the author of the critically acclaimed gothic novels The Hitman's Daughter and The Black Moth. Shortlisted for the Ghost Prize by Fractured Literary, her work has appeared in PRISM International, Dreamers Magazine, Firewords Quarterly and elsewhere. She is a grant recipient from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Mississauga Arts Council, holds an interdisciplinary PhD, and is a professor of fine arts at Humber Polytechnic, Toronto. Find her online at carolynetopdjian.com and on social media, @TopdjianC.
