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Book SynopsisA vibrant and imaginative debut contemporary fantasy set in a fantastical version of New Orleans where music is magic; perfect for readers of N. K. Jemisin and P. DjÃlà Clark
Trade ReviewWild, witty, and profound. . . a cosmic storm of talent -- Victor LaValle
A hallucinatory wonder of a debut' -- Walter Mosley
Jennings weaves a
brilliant tapestry . . .
The Ballad of Perilous Graves is a
remarkable debut -- BOOKLIST
Hugely infectious fun -- SFX
The two worlds of this
gripping and inventive fantasy are so vividly depicted that reading it is a bit like taking a fabulous city break -- GUARDIAN
An enchanting, energetic, wild ride of a story set to a staccato melody. The electric prose leaps off the page in a riot of colours and sounds -- Leslye Penelope
A wild, dark and joyful love song to New Orleans, the power of stories, and hope in the face of destruction -- H. G. Parry
His lyrical prose dances to a rhythm all its own -- Stina Leicht
An unforgettable story -- Rion Amilcar Scott
Scary, sweet, lyrical, and real -- Poppy Z. Brite
I ached to live in their world.
A stunning debut that is sure to become a classic -- Elizabeth Hand
Alex Jennings writes with an energy and a profusion of imagination and vividness that carries you off. Brilliant! -- Katherine Addison
A beautiful song full of magic and rhythm, darkness and delight. A profoundly gorgeous debut -- Christina Henry
A slice of delightfully disorientating and whimsical magic -- CultureFly
The Ballad of Perilous Graves is not only an engrossing adventure but
a potent homage to the beating heart of one of the world's most magical cities -- Ladee Hubbard
A beautiful song full of magic and rhythm, darkness and delight.
A profoundly gorgeous debut -- Christina Henry
