Things They Buried
Amanda K. King & Michael R. SwansonNamed to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2019
"The worldbuilding is nearly flawless in its execution, which will entice readers to immerse themselves in the story... An empathetic, complex, and offbeat tale."
—Kirkus Reviews (starred)
"The creepy threats and fierce fights in this densely imagined novel will gratify fans of dark fantasy, especially those who want real depth in between thrills."
—BookLife
Under the dirty streets of Ismae's greatest port city, an old nightmare waits for Sylandair and Aliara, one that is stealing Dockhaven's children, one only they can end.
When the pair escaped their owner and abuser years ago, they left him behind in a ball of blue flame, but as more children disappear near the city's desalinization plant, their suspicions turn to the predator they believed dead. Accompanied by their less-than-reliable puka scout Schmalch, they delve into the...