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House of Earth and Blood

The first book in the SENSATIONAL Crescent City series, from the creator of ACOTAR
By Sarah J. Maas
Series: Crescent City
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In House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas, we follow the story of Bryce Quinlan, a half-human, half-fae, who seeks justice after a personal tragedy shatters her world. Set in a fantasy city teeming with magic, political intrigue, and danger, Bryce is drawn into an investigation with an enigmatic fallen angel named Hunt Athalar. Together, they unravel dark secrets that could alter the fate of their world.
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The first book in Sarah J. Maas's #1 bestselling Crescent City series.

The first book in Sarah J. Maas's #1 bestselling Crescent City series.

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The first book in Sarah J. Maas's #1 bestselling Crescent City series.

House of Earth and Blood introduces Bryce Quinlan, who had the perfect life—working hard all day and partying all night—until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.

Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose—to assassinate his boss’s enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he’s offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.

As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City’s underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion—one that could set them both free, if they’d only let it.

With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom—and the power of love.

Series: Crescent City

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    The first instalment of the EPIC Crescent City series from multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas 'Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan' Time 'Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James' Telegraph 'Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight' Guardian 'Sarah J....
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    The stunning third book in the sexy, action-packed Crescent City series, following the global bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath. Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her...
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    House of Earth and Blood
    The first book in Sarah J. Maas's #1 bestselling Crescent City series. House of Earth and Blood introduces Bryce Quinlan, who had the perfect life—working hard all day and partying all night—until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at...
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  • House of Flame and Shadow
    The stunning third book in the sexy, action-packed Crescent City series, following the global bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath. Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her...
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Sarah J. Maas delivers a gripping tale with House of Earth and Blood, praised for its stunning mystery twists and emotional depth. The book offers a master class in world-building, enriched with snarky humour, suspense, and a compelling mix of paranormal and fantasy elements. Critics highlight its romantic elements and its capability to set a new standard in the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408884416

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 60.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 1080g

Pages: 816

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Sarah J. Maas is the #1 bestselling author of the Crescent City, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold seventy-five million copies and are published in forty languages.

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