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From the author of What Wakes the Bells comes a rich, gothic fantasy steeped in Germanic folklore about a girl who enters a dangerous, magical hunt with the goal of winning the death of her predatory overlord. Perfect for fans of Adalyn Grace, Maggie Stiefvater, and V.E. Schwab.
Some monsters are born. Some are made. All can be killed.
Once every few years, the Scavenge Moon rises. From beyond its pale glow steps the Breimar Stag, an otherworldly creature with eyes of burning gold. Any reckless adventurer who chooses to join the hunt for the stag only has until the Scavenge Moon sets to claim their prize-if they catch it, they are granted the death of any person of their choice. And if no one catches it, the stag will claim one of the hunters' souls instead.
Katrin has lived on the border of the forest her whole life, raised on tales of the Folk that dwell within. As a gamekeeper for the baron who rules over the region, she is saddled with the onerous task of escorting the entitled nobles who descend upon her home for the Breimar Hunt. None of them respect the forest or its legends, and Katrin is only too happy to let them risk their foolish necks for what they see as a cheap thrill.
When her beloved cousin becomes the latest target of the baron's lecherous appetites, Katrin knows only his death will keep her family safe, and the only way she can claim his life is to win the hunt herself. But something hungry has begun to stir in the woods, something even older and more powerful than the stag. As the horrifying, mutilated bodies pile up, Katrin begins to question where the true danger lies.
Also by Elle Tesch
What Wakes the Bells Elle Tesch has lived just east of Vancouver, British Columbia her entire life. Surrounded by forests and mountains, it was inevitable that she would daydream about what might lurk in those trees. She twists places she loves and writes what she knows best: hungry monsters, casually cruel villains, and ace-spec girls in the stories they deserve. When not writing, Elle can be found reading whatever she can get her hands on, wrestling with her current cross-stitch project, or re-watching Pride & Prejudice (2005) for the 72nd time. She is the author of What Wakes the Bells and The Hanging Bones.
Praise for The Hanging Bones:
"The Hanging Bones lures you in like a bough spirit and devours you whole. ... And even when the forest around them shudders and snarls, her characters stand sharp, soft, and true. I'd follow them into the trees any day." -Mikayla Bridge, author of Of Flame and Fury
"Vicious, lethal and refreshingly unique, Tesch has crafted a richly imagined world brimming with danger and unforgettable villains. Be warned-the Forest Folk will drag you into the depths of Wielinde from the very first page." -E.V. Woods, author of Girls of Dark Divine
Praise for What Wakes the Bells:
"Set in a sentient city built upon the bones of a dead god, What Wakes the Bells is a wonderful exploration of complex family dynamics, self-determination, and first love, all set against the backdrop of an ancient battle generations in the making." -Kalyn Josephson, New York Times-bestselling author of This Dark Descent and The Storm Crow
"An action-packed debut about duty and divinity, with layered family dynamics, a lovers-to-enemies romance to sink your teeth into, and a setting so vivid, you can feel the cold-and the toll of the Vesper Bells-in your bones. Moody, fun, and wholly original." -Allison Saft, New York Times-bestselling author of A Fragile Enchantment
"An utterly fresh tale you'll want to read over and over again, What Wakes the Bells stuns from the first page to the last, reverberating through your heart like a vesper bell-without the doom, of course. Mina is the demisexual heroine of my dreams, whose love-for her family and friends, for her duty and her heart-creates its own powerful, world-shaking magic." -Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Le
Some monsters are born. Some are made. All can be killed.
Once every few years, the Scavenge Moon rises. From beyond its pale glow steps the Breimar Stag, an otherworldly creature with eyes of burning gold. Any reckless adventurer who chooses to join the hunt for the stag only has until the Scavenge Moon sets to claim their prize-if they catch it, they are granted the death of any person of their choice. And if no one catches it, the stag will claim one of the hunters' souls instead.
Katrin has lived on the border of the forest her whole life, raised on tales of the Folk that dwell within. As a gamekeeper for the baron who rules over the region, she is saddled with the onerous task of escorting the entitled nobles who descend upon her home for the Breimar Hunt. None of them respect the forest or its legends, and Katrin is only too happy to let them risk their foolish necks for what they see as a cheap thrill.
When her beloved cousin becomes the latest target of the baron's lecherous appetites, Katrin knows only his death will keep her family safe, and the only way she can claim his life is to win the hunt herself. But something hungry has begun to stir in the woods, something even older and more powerful than the stag. As the horrifying, mutilated bodies pile up, Katrin begins to question where the true danger lies.
Also by Elle Tesch
What Wakes the Bells Elle Tesch has lived just east of Vancouver, British Columbia her entire life. Surrounded by forests and mountains, it was inevitable that she would daydream about what might lurk in those trees. She twists places she loves and writes what she knows best: hungry monsters, casually cruel villains, and ace-spec girls in the stories they deserve. When not writing, Elle can be found reading whatever she can get her hands on, wrestling with her current cross-stitch project, or re-watching Pride & Prejudice (2005) for the 72nd time. She is the author of What Wakes the Bells and The Hanging Bones.
Praise for The Hanging Bones:
"The Hanging Bones lures you in like a bough spirit and devours you whole. ... And even when the forest around them shudders and snarls, her characters stand sharp, soft, and true. I'd follow them into the trees any day." -Mikayla Bridge, author of Of Flame and Fury
"Vicious, lethal and refreshingly unique, Tesch has crafted a richly imagined world brimming with danger and unforgettable villains. Be warned-the Forest Folk will drag you into the depths of Wielinde from the very first page." -E.V. Woods, author of Girls of Dark Divine
Praise for What Wakes the Bells:
"Set in a sentient city built upon the bones of a dead god, What Wakes the Bells is a wonderful exploration of complex family dynamics, self-determination, and first love, all set against the backdrop of an ancient battle generations in the making." -Kalyn Josephson, New York Times-bestselling author of This Dark Descent and The Storm Crow
"An action-packed debut about duty and divinity, with layered family dynamics, a lovers-to-enemies romance to sink your teeth into, and a setting so vivid, you can feel the cold-and the toll of the Vesper Bells-in your bones. Moody, fun, and wholly original." -Allison Saft, New York Times-bestselling author of A Fragile Enchantment
"An utterly fresh tale you'll want to read over and over again, What Wakes the Bells stuns from the first page to the last, reverberating through your heart like a vesper bell-without the doom, of course. Mina is the demisexual heroine of my dreams, whose love-for her family and friends, for her duty and her heart-creates its own powerful, world-shaking magic." -Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Le