The Seventh Banisher
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The Seventh Banisher
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A. K. Larkwood
About this listen
A masterfully captivating Gothic fantasy standalone full of murder, family secrets, and a mysterious succession trial from the author of The Unspoken Name, perfect for fans of The Tainted Cup, The Raven Scholar, and One Dark Window.
The Mallory-Blythe cousins have been summoned to their ancestral home by the Banisher, their great-aunt Sophia. Whoever can survive on the island for ten days and ten nights will inherit her house, her title, and her magic.
But the island is riddled with ghosts and worse, and the cousins have their own scores to settle. By the time ten days are up, almost everyone on the island will be dead.
The only surviving witness is Kit Lanyer, a petty criminal and self-proclaimed bystander. The time has come, she says, to tell the truth.
Critic reviews
Praise for The Unspoken Name:
“A perfect fantasy debut.”—The Daily Mail
“An imaginative story of love, sacrifice, and betrayal that traverses worlds in this phenomenal debut . . . Larkwood's intricately woven plot is jam-packed with intrigue and excitement.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Action-packed and emotionally engaging . . . Lushly detailed with incredible worldbuilding, Larkwood's debut is a singular take on orcish fantasy.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“Great fun—fantasy with an epic sweep in a gorgeously drawn universe.”—Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author of Ancillary Justice
"Takes all the tropes of fantasy and spins them into something wild and new. A dizzy, delicious debut."—Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of Starling House
“A fun, fresh take on the traditional fantasy quest, and an adventure I couldn't put down!”—S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass
"An unexpected and new take on classic orcs 'n' swords fantasy. I cannot recommend it enough."—Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth
“Astounding. . . unlike anything I’ve read before.”—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld
"The Unspoken Name has everything—spine-tingling prose, gorgeous worldbuilding, powerful older women, found family (but it's terrible), and true love. It's fantastic."—Emily Tesh, Hugo Award-winning author of The Incandescent
"Epic fantasy in the vein of Le Guin. . . I love this book so much."—Arkady Martine, Hugo Award-winning author of A Memory Called Empire
“A glorious book! Richly detailed, enthralling, and extraordinary."—Jenn Lyons, author of Ruin of Kings