The Hexologists: A Tempest of Titans
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Publishing:1st Jun '27
£10.99
This title is due to be published on 1st June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
From one of the most exciting and original voices in fantasy comes the third book following the peculiar adventures of the Hexologists, Isolde and Warren Wilby. With a magical titan on the loose, have the Hexologists met their match?
As the nation's leading investigators of the paranormal, the Hexologists are accustomed to confronting monsters and unraveling mysteries that fall outside the bounds of the everyday. Yet, when they encounter a ghostly whale flying over the streets of their fair city, Isolde and Warren Wilby are left with more questions than answers.
Even as the ghostly behemoth terrorizes their homeland, indiscriminately devouring fairies, angels, and imps, the Wilbies discover they may have to face the menace on their own. The nation's magical practitioners have begun to go missing, and Isolde fears she could be next.
With no hope of reinforcement and few clues to guide them, the Hexologists will have to rely upon their wits, mettle, and enduring love as they risk it all to stop a Tempest of Titans.
Praise for the series:
'Bancroft is a wonder as ever! The Hexologists was a joyous delight on every page - buoyantly inventive, witty, poignant, gripping and deeply satisfying' Madeline Miller, author of Circe
'Fantastic! The Hexologists fizzes eloquently with wit and elegance, but also has marvellous worldbuilding and an excellent plot - and a central pair of characters who I quite simply love. A cocktail of a book made with the very best champagne' Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library
'Bancroft's writing shines throughout the book, with an entertaining balance of delightful wordplay and down-to-earth storytelling. He has created a Victorianesque world filled with magic, creatures, spells and relics, blending elements of mystery, fantasy and steampunk, to create a real sense of wonder and excitement' SciFiNow
Josiah Bancroft is a magician. His books are that rare alchemy: gracefully written, deliriously imaginative, action-packed, warm, witty and thought-provoking -- Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE
Josiah Bancroft is a magician. His books are that rare alchemy: gracefully written, deliriously imaginative, action-packed, warm, witty and thought-provoking -- Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE
The Books of Babel are something you hope to see perhaps once a decade - future classics, which may be remembered long after the series concludes
-- LA TIMESThe Books of Babel are something you hope to see perhaps once a decade - future classics, which may be remembered long after the series concludes
-- LA TIMESIt's rare to find a modern book that feels like a timeless classic. I'm wildly in love with this book -- Pierce Brown, author of RED RISING, on SENLIN ASCENDS
It's rare to find a modern book that feels like a timeless classic. I'm wildly in love with this book -- Pierce Brown, author of RED RISING, on SENLIN ASCENDS
This light and charming tale encompasses a twisty mystery, detailed Victorian-esque worldbuilding, and nuanced protagonists who love each other dearly, all relayed in Bancroft's superior prose. Readers will be eager to see how the series evolves -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on THE HEXOLOGISTS
Josiah Bancroft's writing is truly a remarkable thing. His poetic and verbose prose always give such a rewarding and fulfilling experience. The Hexologists is a perfect recipe of magic, fantasy, action, wonder, and charm. I can't wait to see where this series goes! -- FanFiAddict on THE HEXOLOGISTS
Effective and entertaining . . . [a] contemporary urban fantasy, addressing real-world injustices while also being very, very funny -- BookPage on THE HEXOLOGISTS
Bancroft's writing shines throughout the book, with an entertaining balance of delightful wordplay and down-to-earth storytelling. He has created a Victorianesque world filled with magic, creatures, spells, and relics, blending elements of mystery, fantasy, and steampunk, to create a real sense of wonder and excitement -- SciFiNow on THE HEXOLOGISTS
Fantastic! The Hexologists fizzes eloquently with wit and elegance, but also has marvellous worldbuilding and an excellent plot - and a central pair of characters who I quite simply love. A cocktail of a book made with the very best champagne -- Genevieve Cogman, author of THE INVISIBLE LIBRARY, on THE HEXOLOGISTS
Bancroft has returned to the page in force, deploying his crystal prose and razored wit around a tale that mixes whimsy and threat in equal measure. He's a gift to the genre and we should support his work -- Mark Lawrence, author of THE BOOK THAT WOULDN’T BURN, on THE HEXOLOGISTS
ISBN: 9780356519098
Dimensions: 198mm x 126mm x 22mm
Weight: unknown
432 pages