Autumn's Revenge

Two years ago, Anton and Vera’s son died at their hands. Now their paths have diverged: having lost the power of Winter, Vera lives in a caretaker’s cottage at a cemetery and earns extra money as a targetologist, while Anton, freed from service to the Winter Maiden, raises a daughter. But the past won’t let them go.

A chance meeting between Vera and the famous black magician Asko(l)d Mirin upsets the fragile balance. Mirin knows her secret: the power of the Winter Maiden is gradually returning. Was their son’s death from the autumn—vain? And what will happen when his mother learns the truth?

The second part of Nadya Khedvig’s cycle about a girl, Vera, who can bring fantasies to life.

Grey morality, slow burn, mysticism, and a psychological thriller with detective elements. Nadya Khedvig’s cycle will appeal to those who get lost in their feelings and other people’s expectations—those who for a long time tried to be good and convenient for their surroundings, but at some point realized how destructive that is.

The book will be loved by Holly Black fans and her novel "The Coldest City." It’s a story where the magical power only multiplies problems. Diverse characters. Each one gradually changes, discovering and working with their own dark side.

Meet the new hero! Askold Mirin—what secrets does the well-known black magician hide?

Cover illustration by Karma Virtanen.