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Ninth House

The global sensation from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Familiar
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Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo is an immersive fantasy novel set in a secretive version of Yale University, where the protagonist, Alex Stern, is tasked with overseeing the university's elite secret societies that practice dark magic. As she navigates this dangerous world filled with mystical rituals and deadly secrets, Alex uncovers conspiracies that threaten not only her own life but the entire balance of power. The story blends mystery with supernatural elements, creating an enthralling tale of ambition, intrigue, and the search for truth.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to dark academia with a supernatural twist, as it weaves a suspenseful tale involving Yale's secret societies and their mystical rites. The story combines thrilling mystery with elements of fantasy and a gripping exploration of power and corruption. If you appreciate intriguing characters with gritty backstories set against a vividly imagined backdrop, this might be a compelling read for you.

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Ninth House

Instant global sensation NINTH HOUSE is the long-awaited adult fantasy debut by the creator of SHADOW AND BONE, now a major Netflix series.

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'Impossible to put down' STEPHEN KING

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST FANTASY OF 2019

AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF OCTOBER 2019

A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST

IN DEVELOPMENT FOR TELEVISION WITH AMAZON STUDIOS

BY THE BESTSELLING CREATOR OF THE GRISHAVERSE

AND THE NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES SHADOW AND BONE

STEP INTO THE WORLD OF Ninth House

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Galaxy 'Alex' Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale's freshman class. A dropout and the sole survivor of a horrific, unsolved crime, Alex was hoping for a fresh start. But a free ride to one of the world's most prestigious universities was bound to come with a catch.

Alex has been tasked with monitoring the mysterious activities of Yale's secret societies—well-known haunts of the rich and powerful. Now there's a dead girl on campus and Alex seems to be the only person who won't accept the neat answer the police and campus administration have come up with for her murder.

Because Alex knows the secret societies are far more sinister and extraordinary than anyone ever imagined. They tamper with forbidden magic. They raise the dead. And sometimes they prey on the living...

'One of the best fantasy novels I've read in years' LEV GROSSMAN

Ninth House rocked my world' JOE HILL

'I wouldn't blame you for taking the day off to finish it' KELLY LINK

'Mesmerising' CHARLAINE HARRIS

'Compulsively readable' KIRKUS

'Atmospheric' BOOKLIST

'The fantasy novel of the year' THE I

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Leigh Bardugo's book Ninth House was a No. 7 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 14-10-2019.

Leigh Bardugo's book Hell Bent was a No. 2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 09-01-2023.

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Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo is widely praised for its imaginative and immersive storytelling, filled with vivid characters and unexpected twists that make it difficult to set aside. Reviewers commend Bardugo's ability to blend raw emotion with fantasy elements, creating a captivating and atmospheric narrative. The heroine, Alex Stern, is highlighted as a compelling figure whose resilience and depth capture readers from start to finish.

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ISBN: 9781473227989

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 332g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Leigh Bardugo is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels and the creator of the Grishaverse. With over two million copies sold, her Grishaverse spans the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, the Six of Crows Duology, and The Language of Thorns - with more to come. Leigh was born in Jerusalem, grew up in Southern California, graduated from Yale University (where she was a member of one of the campus's oldest secret societies which she declines to name!), and has worked in advertising, journalism, and even makeup and special effects. These days, she lives and writes in Los Angeles, where she can occasionally be heard singing with her band.

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