“This sensational YA debut blends tense, terrifying horror with dark humour, queer romance and hugely original storytelling.” Guardian
November 1999, North Dana, Massachusetts. The body of Bastion Attia – high school quarterback, secret witch, and Nesbit Nuñez’s even-more-secret boyfriend – is discovered at the edge of Stepwood Cemetery. As Nesbit and his coven of queer misfits investigate Bastion’s death they discover local folktales of Mr. Nous, a terrifying wish-granting creature, one whose gifts come at a terrible price.The coven must do battle against an age-old evil before it strikes again …
Now, Conjurers is a wildly original, spinechilling YA debut about queer found family and a love that outlasts death.
‘This book is charm itself … smart, edgy, funny and heartfelt.’ – Tamsyn Muir – bestselling author of Gideon the Ninth
Freddie Kölsch's Now, Conjurers is a riveting exploration of horror and fantasy, where teenage protagonists navigate through a world filled with ghost stories and LGBTQ+ narratives. The book, a standout in the realm of juvenile fiction, is a testament to the author's ability to weave a compelling narrative for the teen audience.
For fans of M. A. Bennett (The Trip to the Moon)
HarperCollins 2024