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
"Perfect for teens and adults, the Edinburgh Nights series just gets stronger with each book.... (The backstabbing! The nefarious lying! The cow-ardly behavior by those who should know better!) What a great group of books these are, and what fun to read them and share them with others."--
Locus "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 "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 on
The Legacy of Arniston House