About the Author
Holly Black
ISBN 9781529102390
Rs. 880
Bantam
Book of Night
Who it's for: Fans of dark urban fantasy and morally grey protagonists
Charlie Hall is a skilled shadow thief operating in a world where magicians, known as gloamists, manipulate shadows to exert power. Though she's a master at stealing magical grimoires for these dangerous figures, Charlie is determined to leave her criminal past behind.However, going straight isn't easy. Working a dive bar in the Berkshires, she remains entangled with the shadowy underworld. Her sister, Posey, desperately seeks magic, while Charlie's enigmatic, shadowless boyfriend harbors his own secrets. When a dangerous figure from her past returns, Charlie is plunged back into a deadly maelstrom of murder and deceit. Navigating a world of doppelgängers, powerful billionaires, and rival gloamists, Charlie must fight to survive and prevent a powerful secret from falling into the wrong hands – a secret that promises ultimate control over the shadow world.Why You Should Read? Explore a unique dark urban fantasy world built around shadow manipulation and magical theft. Follow a witty and morally complex protagonist trying to outrun her past. Unravel a mystery packed with secret societies, dangerous magic, and unexpected betrayals. Experience a thrilling story with elements of heist, noir, and supernatural intrigue.
Highlights
- Set in a world where magicians, called gloamists, manipulate shadows for power.
- Follows Charlie Hall, a skilled thief of magical grimoires, as she attempts to go straight.
- Features a morally complex protagonist, a shadowless boyfriend, and a sister seeking magic.
- Combines elements of heist, noir, and supernatural intrigue.
- Involves doppelgängers, powerful billionaires, and rival gloamists.
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What is the main character's profession?
Charlie Hall is a skilled shadow thief who steals magical grimoires for dangerous magicians known as gloamists.
What is a gloamist?
In the book, gloamists are magicians who manipulate shadows to exert power.
Is this a standalone novel or part of a series?
The provided information does not specify whether it is part of a series.
What genre is this book?
It is a dark urban fantasy with elements of heist, noir, and supernatural intrigue.
Who is the author?
The author is Holly Black.




