Mina Ikemoto Ghosh is a British-Japanese writer, born in Surrey with family in Wakayama prefecture, Japan. Raised on a diet of Japanese murder-mysteries and British fantasy novels, her writing often ends up in the shadowy zone between the two. She has an MSc in Japanese Studies from the University of Oxford, with focuses on classical Japanese literature and contemporary anthropology, and uses these as sources of inspiration for her stories. She lives in Surrey.

Praise for Hyo the Hellmaker:

* "A must-read . . . an unforgettable reading experience." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "Ghosh's debut novel features lush, vivid descriptions, while her black-and-white illustrations, which evoke traditional Japanese wood engravings and ink and watercolor paintings, bring the characters to life with striking power." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Vivid storytelling with powerful manga-esque illustrations . . . an intriguing page-turner." -- Booklist

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Pub date: 2025-04-15

Length: 544 pages