Ordinary Monsters

Name: Ordinary Monsters
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
SKU: 9781526650078
Price: 27.99 NZD
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The dark and dazzling Sunday Times bestseller and first book in the Talents Trilogy

By J M Miro

Series: The Talents Trilogy

3.79

( 17,261 ratings, 3,054 reviews)

Summary

Ordinary Monsters by J. M. Miro is a gripping tale set in Victorian-era England, where extraordinary children with mysterious abilities are recruited by a detective for a secretive institute. As they unfold their powers, the children uncover dark truths about their origins and the world around them, weaving a tale of mystery and supernatural intrigue.
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You might like this book if you enjoy intricate historical fantasies laced with dark, magical elements. Set in Victorian England, it weaves a captivating narrative of young children with supernatural abilities, blending mystery and adventure in a richly atmospheric setting.

Ordinary Monsters

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The Sunday Times Bestseller

'An enthralling read' Guardian
'A thrilling blend of fantasy and horror, richly imagined and masterfully executed' SFX
'Terrific . . . A book that creeps up on you, wearing brass knuckles' - Conn Iggulden

The first in a captivating new historical fantasy series, Ordinary Monsters introduces readers to a Victorian world filled with wonder and darkness, and the gifted, broken children destined to save it.

1882. In the shadows of an isolated loch in Scotland lies the Cairndale Institute, a crumbling institution run by a peculiar doctor who gathers orphans with unusual abilities. Far from this mysterious sanctuary, in the bustling streets of London, two extraordinary children, hunted by a figure shrouded in darkness, embark on a perilous journey.

Charlie Ovid, a boy from the brutal depths of Mississippi, discovers a miraculous gift for self-healing. Marlowe, a radiant foundling found in a railway freight, emits an unusual bluish light. Their paths cross when two grizzled detectives are assigned to escort them north to the safety of Cairndale. However, as they travel the gaslit streets of London and the rugged Scottish landscape, they are pursued by a malevolent force—an enigmatic figure made entirely of smoke.

As these two children join others with similar Talents at the Cairndale Institute, they learn of their abilities and the sinister secrets within the institution's stone walls. Allies and enemies blur, and the gifted children uncover a deeper, more terrifying truth: the most dangerous monsters often carry the sweetest allure.

Prepare to be transported into a richly imagined world, brimming with Victorian eccentricities, supernatural horrors, and gripping suspense. With each page, Ordinary Monsters builds an electrifying narrative, leaving readers on the edge of their seats.

'A dazzling mountain of wild invention, Dickensian eccentrics, supernatural horrors, and gripping suspense' - Joe Hill

'Expansive in scope and storytelling, Ordinary Monsters builds an electrifying Victorian world' - Cari Thomas

Series: The Talents Trilogy

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Ordinary Monsters

By J M Miro

Paperback

$27⁹⁹

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ordinary Monsters has been described as an engrossing Gothic, Dickensian fantasy featuring children with magical powers. Reviewers praised its detailed execution, immersive atmosphere, and gripping characters, comparing it to a gaslit gothic tour de force. The book's ambitious storytelling, combining rich fantasy with dark wit and suspense, makes it a thrilling blend of magic and horror that stands out for its originality and depth.