The Library of the Dead

Now a USA TODAY bestseller!

Winner of the Ilube Nommo Award 2022 for Best Novel

"An absolute delight … kept me totally hooked." - Genevieve Cogman, bestselling author of The Invisible Library

The Library of the Dead by T. L. Huchu is a captivating contemporary fantasy that combines the elements of Sixth Sense and Stranger Things. Follow Ropa, a precocious and cynical teenager, as she delves into the mystical underbelly of modern Edinburgh.

As a ghostalker, Ropa dropped out of school to communicate with the dead and deliver messages to the living. It’s a means of making a living, until she discovers that someone is enchanting children, leaving them empty and devoid of joy. Determined to investigate, Ropa embarks on a dangerous journey, combining Zimbabwean magic and Scottish pragmatism to uncover the truth. Along the way, she encounters an occult library, a magical mentor, and unlikely allies.

As the shadows grow darker, Ropa must face the dangers that lurk within Edinburgh’s secrets. Will she become the hunter or the hunted?

"A fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written." - Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London

The Edinburgh Nights series includes:

• Library of the Dead
• Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments
• The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle