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All the Murmuring Bones

By A.G. Slatter
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All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter is a Gothic fantasy tale revolving around the O'Malley family, who once had a pact with the sea creatures for prosperity but is now falling into ruin. Young Miren is caught in family politics and enticing secrets as she seeks to reclaim her dwindling heritage amidst a lushly constructed world of mythic creatures and magic. The story blends fantasy and mystery with rich, dark folklore.
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You might enjoy this book if you love immersive Gothic fantasy tales filled with dark family legacies, magical creatures, and intricate storytelling. It offers an enchanting blend of folklore and suspense, capturing imagination with its rich atmosphere and strong, determined characters navigating a world where secrets and ancient agreements shape destinies.

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For fans of Naomic Novik and Katharine Arden, a dark gothic fairy tale from award-winning author Angela Slatter.

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Shortlisted for The Courier-Mail People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award 2021

For fans of Naomic Novik and Katharine Arden, a dark gothic fairy tale from award-winning author Angela Slatter.

Orphaned as a young child, Mirin O'Malley has been brought up by her grandparents on their isolated, rambling estate Hob's Hallow.

Long ago, her family prospered due to a deal struck with the mer, the terrifying creatures who live in the depths of the sea: safety for their merchant ships in return for a child of each generation. But for many years the family have been unable to keep their side of the bargain and their fortunes have suffered as a result.

When Mirin's grandfather dies, her grandmother puts in train a plan to restore their glory—but at the price of Mirin's freedom.

Finding amongst her grandfather's papers evidence that her parents may still be alive, Mirin is determined to escape and discover the truth about her origins. This takes her on a treacherous journey to Blackwater, the estate her parents built when they fled Hob's Hallow. Upon arrival, Mirin finds the estate in decline and her 'Uncle Edward' in charge: where are her parents, and who is this Edward Elliott really?

A story of mystery and magic and the strange creatures that lurk beneath the waves.

'Slatter's dark fantasies have a bright, burning core of understanding and insight.' - M.R Carely, author of The Girl with All the Gifts and The Boy on the Bridge

'An intricately woven, hauntingly beautiful, gothic tale by one of the best storytellers in the business...A must-read.' - Scifiandscary.com

'Gorgeous and rich' - Undine Reads, 5 review
'A darkly atmospheric tale full of folklore' - Forever Lost in Literature, 5 review
'Wonderfully untraditional' - A Bookish Type

Praise for Angela Slatter:

'Angela Slatter's stories are horrific, mysterious, whimsical, and mischievous. Beautifully written, full of humanity and intelligence, her stories are both timely and timeless in their concerns. This is an essential collection from one of our best.' - Paul Tremblay, author of A Head Full of Ghosts and The Cabin at the End of the World.

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All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter has been acclaimed for its richly woven gothic narrative and strong character development. Critics have praised its enchanting and dark fairy-tale elements, with particular emphasis on Slatter's beautiful and vivid prose that crafts a haunting atmosphere. Readers appreciate the gripping plot and complex themes, making it a standout in fantasy literature.

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ISBN: 9781789094343

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

A.G. Slatter Angela has won a Shirley Jackson Award, a World Fantasy Award, a British Fantasy Award, a Ditmar, three Australian Shadows Awards and eight Aurealis Awards. Most recently, All the Murmuring Bones was shortlisted for the 2021 Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards Book of the Year and the 2021 Shirley Jackson Award; The Path of Thorns won the 2022 Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel and the 2022 Australian Shadows Award for Best Novel. She has an MA and a PhD in Creative Writing, is a graduate of Clarion South 2009 and the Tin House Summer Writers Workshop 2006. Angela’s short stories have appeared in many Best Of anthologies, and her work has been translated into many languages. She lives in Brisbane, Australia.

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