Cathedral of Bones

A stunningly imagined world, page-turning thrills, and a pair of unlikely heroes on an epic quest make this unique and immersive dark fantasy—from acclaimed author A. J. Steiger—perfect for fans of Holly Black and Kelly Barnhill.

Simon Frost lives in a curious place, where magic is used by the very best Animists to do wondrous things—like call upon imps, wraiths, and all manner of monsters to right wrongs, deliver justice, and accomplish feats no human could achieve.

Simon Frost is not one of those Animists, though he’s been trying to become one for years.

When a plea arrives from a distant hamlet, preyed upon by an abominable monster, Simon sees the opportunity to finally prove his worth.

But upon arriving in the tiny village, Simon finds not just a monster but a key to his past—and a pathway into an unbelievable future.

What begins as a simple monster hunt soon unravels a world of secrets:

• Unlikely Friendship: Simon is a failed magic-user trying to prove himself. Alice is the monster he was sent to hunt. Together, they must uncover the truth about their pasts before it destroys them.
• Secret Powers: Simon has always believed he’s weak, but a hidden, dangerous magic stirs within him—a power the world hasn’t seen since the devastating War of Ashes.
• A Gothic Gaslamp World: Explore the smoggy city of Eidendel, where gas lamps flicker and summoned imps sweep the streets, and uncover the mysteries of the crumbling Blackthorn mansion overlooking the sea.
• Monster Hunting Adventure: What starts as a quest to slay a beast in a remote village becomes a desperate search for answers that could change the world forever.