This book is a worldwide bestseller and a cult fantasy thriller awarded the ALEX AWARDS prize.
The main character, David, after losing his mother, feels profoundly lonely. But the books on his shelf begin to mysteriously whisper to him, and he is drawn into a world of myths and fairy tales that starts to merge with reality. In this world, he meets the Crooked Man, who welcomes him as the new king. Meanwhile, World War II is raging across Europe, but David is transported to another country filled with myths and terrifying stories.
The book is described as exciting, claustrophobic, and ominous—not a sweet fairy tale, but a dreadful myth. Connolly creates a stunning and frightening book that captivates with its brilliant language.