From the Sunday Times-bestselling author of Floating Hotel and Idolfire comes a science fantasy tale of history and myth, magic and mystery, perfect for fans of Shelley Parker-Chan and A. K. Larkwood
Be careful what you pray for . . .
Cod became an archaeologist to chase the ghost of her hero, Aleya Ana-Ulai. History may have written Aleya off as a myth, but Cod is determined to prove she existed, even if it means sifting through relics for the rest of her life.
Then a message arrives summoning her home. Cod's former teacher has found something monumental: the ruins of an enchanted city, slumbering beneath the soil.
This could be the breakthrough they've always dreamed of. But with war brewing, rival powers circling, and ancient magics stirring underfoot, their discovery soon becomes far more trouble than it's worth. Even Cod starts to wonder if some things are better left buried . . .
Heaven's Graveyard is a sinister lesbian history mystery bringing old magic into a dangerous new century.
Praise for Heaven's Graveyard
"Curtis writes a mystery wrapped inside dark academia, surrounded by a fascinating quest, and ringed round with love and obsession on every side...will keep readers guessing with every surprising twist." —Library Journal (starred review)"Grace Curtis's sapphic science fantasy crossed with a murder mystery is a tantalizing exploration of what it could mean to meet one's hero." —Shelf Awareness
"With this ambitious science-fantasy, Curtis (Idolfire) blends archaeological mystery, sapphic romantic drama, and political intrigue in a world that feels both modern and mythic… Curtis’s character-driven approach and the story’s thematic depth make for a rewarding experience. The author’s fans will be pleased." —Publishers Weekly
Praise for Idolfire
"A story to savor.... will remind readers of Guy Gavriel Kay’s epic historical fantasy. Highly recommended for epic romantasy and historical fantasy fans who love a slow burn and the bitterest of bittersweet endings." —Library Journal (starred review)
"This fantastical travelogue provides the ideal showcase for the nuanced world Curtis builds.... Readers looking for a sure-handed, page-turning historical saga will be thoroughly sucked in." —Publishers Weekly
"Idolfire combines classic, cozy adventure with character-driven drama for an end result that's both delightful and inspiring." —Tara Sim, author of The City of Dusk
"Idolfire is a delectable adventure… an ode to female friendship and power. Curtis uses her considerable talents to paint a rich, intricate world and makes it impossible not to fall in love with sweet Kirby and firebrand Aleya." —Sofia Robleda, Kindle Bestselling author of Daughter of Fire