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Beyond the Black Door

By A.M. Strickland
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In Beyond the Black Door, Kamai is a Soulwalker who can enter others' souls as they sleep, only to be haunted by a mysterious black door she is warned never to open. When tragedy forces her hand, Kamai's decision unleashes a dark, seductive mystery that threatens not only her own soul but the realm itself. This imaginative dark fantasy weaves court intrigue, romance, and a journey of self-discovery, including Kamai's coming to terms with her asexuality.
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Ideal for fans of dark fantasy, intricate world-building, and LGBTQ+ themes, especially young adult readers seeking a gripping blend of mystery, romance, and personal growth.

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We all have souls. Some are beautiful gardens; others are frightening dungeons. Soulwalkers—like Kamai and her mother—can journey into other people's souls while they sleep.

But no matter where Kamai visits, she sees the black door. It follows her into every soul, and her mother has told her to never, ever open it.

Kamai has touched the door; it was warm and beating, like it had a pulse. She has put her ear to it; she heard her own name whispered from the other side. And when tragedy strikes, Kamai does the unthinkable: she opens the door.

Beyond the Black Door by A.M. Strickland is an imaginative dark fantasy featuring court intrigue and romance, a main character coming to terms with her asexuality, and twists and turns as a seductive mystery unfolds that endangers not just Kamai's own soul, but the entire kingdom...

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Praised as "a dazzling new world, beautifully conceived and fearlessly written," A.M. Strickland's novel captivates with its dark, twisty narrative and richly imagined setting. Reviewers highlight its "outstanding" character depth and appeal to readers who enjoy dark romances and fantasy, with Booklist calling it "always engaging" and Kirkus noting its significance in featuring an asexual protagonist.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250620859

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 416

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A.M. Strickland Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction LGBTQ+ Romance Young Adult

About the Author

A.M. Strickland was a bibliophile who wanted to be an author before she knew what either of those words meant. She shares a home base in Alaska with her husband, her pugs, and her piles and piles of books. She loves traveling, dancing, tattoos, and every shade of teal in existence, but especially the darker ones. Find her on Twitter @adriannems.

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