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A captivating dark gothic fantasy set in the same universe as the award-winning author's All The Murmuring Bones, The Path of Thorns and The Briar Book of the Dead. A tale of vampires, assassins, ancient witches and broken promises, perfect for readers of Alix E. Harrow, Hannah Whitten and Alexis…

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1 author picked The Crimson Road as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Great gothic fantasy with a fresh take on the vampiric folklore. These are real, dangerous vampires with humanity as a resource. A wonderful proactive female protagonist who is genuine and original. A dangerous quest, pursued by the far reach of a dark enemy. A beautifully crafted gothic fantasy enriched with folklore and an epic fantasy adventure like no other.

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