Now, Conjurers -- Freddie K?lsch, Hardcover

Following the murder of their leader and friend, a tight-knit coven of queer teens takes on a wish-granting demon lurking in their town, weaving together murder mystery with the occult in this YA horror novel perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Leigh Bardugo books.

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November 1999. North Dana, Massachusetts.

Nesbit Nu?ez discovers the partially devoured body of Bastion Attia: star quarterback, secret witch, and Nesbit's even-more-secret boyfriend. No one knew why brilliant, gentle Bastion lived his life by a seemingly arcane set of rules, including a strange manner of speech and an inability to say his own name.
Now the remaining members of North Coven--Nesbit, Dove, Drea, and Brandy--vow to get answers. Nothing can prepare them for what they uncover: Bastion had been locked in a terrifying battle of wits and wills with something living deep beneath an ancient mausoleum in the local cemetery.

North Coven must confront the red-gloved monster that took piece after piece of Bastion, that he fought until his last breath. Not knowing that Bastion left behind the key to its destruction . . .

Now, Conjurers is perfect for fans of darkly atmospheric queer books that blend bone-chilling supernatural thrills with insightful explorations of grief, identity, and the power of found family. This wildly original and nostalgic gothic novel will appeal to readers craving spine-tingling occult books inspired by 90s classics or anyone searching for horror books for teens with a lovable oddball cast of characters and raw examinations of grief and love.

Author: Freddie K?lsch
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Published: 06/04/2024
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.35w x 1.32d
ISBN: 9781454951599
Age Range: 14-18

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/18/2024
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2024
Booklist 04/15/2024 pg. 54
School Library Journal 06/01/2024 pg. 87

About the Author
Freddie Kölsch is a connoisseur and crafter of frightful fiction (with a dash of hope) for teens and former teens. She lives in Salem, Massachusetts with her high school sweetheart-turned-wife, a handful of cats, a houseful of art, and a mind's eye full of ghosts. Now, Conjurers is her first novel.