Fans of ribald humor, literary puns and the odd hobgoblin will be enchanted by this paranormal mystery’ Jaye Wells, author of the Prospero’s War series Orbit’s Urban Fantasy Covergram ‘ Ink & Sigil is filled to the brim with the Hearne-anigans we’ve all grown to love.

‘Vividly blends Kevin Hearne’s unique take on urban fantasy with the grit of Scottish magic’ Adam Christopher, author of Empire State The magic is both familiar and new, believable and extraordinary’ Charlie Holmberg, author of The Paper Magician ‘Will transport you right in the Scottish realm of fey and fairies. Ink and Sigil is great escape reading, and I loved every word’ Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse books Investigating his apprentice’s death will take him through Scotland’s magical underworld, and he’ll need the help of a mischievous hobgoblin if he’s to survive. Now Al is forced to play detective – while avoiding actual detectives who are wondering why death seems to always follow Al.

As his personal life crumbles around him, he devotes his life to his work, all the while trying to crack the secret of his curse.īut when his latest apprentice, Gordie, turns up dead in his Glasgow flat, Al discovers evidence that Gordie was living a secret life of crime.

And his apprentices keep dying in peculiar freak accidents. Anyone who hears his voice will begin to feel an inexplicable hatred for Al, so he can only communicate through the written word or speech apps. He can cast spells with magically enchanted ink and he uses his gifts to protect our world from rogue minions of various pantheons, especially the Fae.īut he is also cursed. He is blessed with an extraordinary white moustache, an appreciation for craft cocktails – and a most unique magical talent. Īl MacBharrais is both blessed and cursed.

Coleman.Īvailable for pre-order now! Read on for a taste of what’s in store. We’ll be publishing Ink & Sigilby Kevin Hearne in August 2020, and are delighted to show you the stunning UK cover illustrated by Sarah J. From New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hearne comes the start of a hugely entertaining new series set in the world of the Iron Druid Chronicles – about an eccentric master of magic solving an uncanny mystery in Scotland.

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