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"Narrator Tinashe Warikandwa gives dimension to the featured character, Ropa, as she makes her way in a harsh environment. Warikandwa captures the spirit of a young teen who quit school to become a ghost stalker to support her gran, sister, and self." (AudioFile Magazine)

Sixth Sense meets Stranger Things in T. L. Huchu's The Library of the Dead, a sharp contemporary fantasy following a precocious and cynical teen as she explores the shadowy magical underside of modern Edinburgh.

When ghosts talk
She will listen

Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker - and they sure do love to talk. Now she speaks to Edinburgh’s dead, carrying messages to those they left behind. A girl’s gotta earn a living, and it seems harmless enough. Until, that is, the dead whisper that someone’s bewitching children - leaving them husks, empty of joy and strength. It’s on Ropa’s patch, so she feels honor-bound to investigate. But what she learns will rock her world.

Ropa will dice with death as she calls on Zimbabwean magic and Scottish pragmatism to hunt down clues. And although underground Edinburgh hides a wealth of dark secrets, she also discovers an occult library, a magical mentor and some unexpected allies.

Yet as shadows lengthen, will the hunter become the hunted?

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

"A fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written." (Ben Aaronovitch, best-selling author of Rivers of London)

"An absolute delight...kept me totally hooked." (Genevieve Cogman, best-selling author of The Invisible Library)

Journey into a world where books hold unimaginable power and a young woman uncovers a secret library that could alter the fate of humanity in "The Library of the Dead" by T. L. Huchu.

Ropa Moyo, a skilled hacker and information broker, stumbles upon a clandestine underground library hidden beneath the bustling streets of London. This hidden realm is home to volumes that contain the forgotten history and untold secrets of civilizations. As Ropa delves deeper into the library's mysteries, she discovers that powerful forces are at play, and she becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the very existence of the library and the knowledge it holds.

Ropa finds herself caught between rival factions vying for control of the library and its secrets. She must navigate treacherous alliances, unravel ancient riddles, and confront dark entities that guard the library's deepest sanctums. Along the way, she uncovers her own hidden abilities and untapped potential, unlocking a power that could reshape the world.

"The Library of the Dead" is a captivating blend of fantasy, mystery, and African mythology. T. L. Huchu weaves a rich tapestry of characters, each with their own unique motivations and secrets. The novel explores themes of identity, power, and the consequences of tampering with forgotten knowledge.

Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "The Library of the Dead" and join Ropa Moyo on her quest to protect the library's secrets and uncover the truth that could alter the course of history.