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Precious Catastrophe (Perfectly Preventable Deaths 2)

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Precious Catastrophe by Deirdre Sullivan is the suspenseful sequel in the "Perfectly Preventable Deaths" series. The story continues to follow twins Madeline and Catlin as they navigate mystical powers and dark forces in a rural Irish town. Their bond is tested further as they confront deep secrets and dangerous magic, blending elements of fantasy and mystery for a compelling read.
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If you're drawn to stories rich with magic, mystery, and a touch of darkness, this sequel weaves a captivating tale full of supernatural elements and sibling bonds. Ideal for those who love an evocative exploration of witchcraft and teen struggles, all set against a uniquely atmospheric backdrop.

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Precious Catastrophe (Perfectly Preventable Deaths 2)

The utterly compelling and darkly magical sequel to award-winning author Deirdre Sullivan's PERFECTLY PREVENTABLE DEATHS.

The utterly compelling and darkly magical sequel to award-winning author Deirdre Sullivan's PERFECTLY PREVENTABLE DEATHS

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Look. Madeline. You've lost your soul. You've lost your freedom. You've lost a bit of your sister. What else could go wrong?

Catlin and Madeline are extraordinary sisters, living extraordinary lives in a place that seems entirely ordinary, but which in fact seethes with secrets, both sacred and sinister. Ballyfran is a village where, for centuries, people who are not quite human have gathered. Catlin has already fallen foul of one such creature - a dark, vicious predator who almost killed her - and only Madeline giving up a part of her own soul was able to bring Catlin back from the brink of death.

Now, the girls are making their strange new lives: Catlin, haunted by what happened to her, is isolated and bereft; Madeline is learning ancient magics under the tutelage of local wise woman Mamo. Learning that magic isn't mindfulness and hats. It's work - hard work. And Madeline knows she has to keep watch. On her sister. On the things that happen. Notice things before they start to happen. And before long, they do ...

Precious Catastrophe (Perfectly Preventable Deaths 2) by Deirdre Sullivan delves into the mysterious and magical challenges faced by two sisters as they navigate the complexities of their unique world.

Series: Perfectly Preventable Deaths

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Precious Catastrophe, part of the Perfectly Preventable Deaths series by Deirdre Sullivan, continues to weave a haunting tale filled with gothic elements and rural horror. Reviewers praise her ability to blend eerie atmospheres with wit and compassion, drawing parallels to Angela Carter's style. The novel explores complex themes of sisterhood, love, and dark magic, all delivered with Sullivan's signature beautiful prose and a knack for crafting unsettling yet engaging narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471410680

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Deirdre Sullivan is a writer from Galway. Her 2016 novel Needlework was awarded a White Raven and the CBI Honour Award for fiction. Tangleweed and Brine, a collection of dark fairy-tale retellings, won an Irish Book Award in 2017, and her first book for Hot Key Books, Perfectly Preventable Deaths, was shortlisted for the Awards in 2019. Her most recent book is Savage Her Reply with Little Island Books, a companion title to Tangleweed and Brine. Deirdre loves reading, knitting, bodily autonomy and guinea-pigs.

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