Blackbringer introduces readers to Magpie Windwitch, a spirited faerie who defies her kind's reclusive nature to hunt escaped devils. When an ancient, world-ending evil known as the Blackbringer is unleashed, Magpie, with the help of her faithful crow companions and other allies, must rise to the challenge. This middle-grade fantasy novel is packed with adventure, magic, and a clear battle between good and evil, making it an excellent choice for readers aged 10-14 who enjoy epic quests and strong, unconventional heroines. It explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the power of friendship against overwhelming odds.
When the ancient evil of the Blackbringer rises to unmake the world, only one determined faerie stands in its way. However, Magpie Windwitch, granddaughter of the West Wind, is not like other faeries. While her kind live in seclusion deep in the forests of Dreamdark, she’s devoted her life to tracking down and recapturing devils escaped from their ancient bottles, just as her hero, the legendary Bellatrix, did 25,000 years ago. With her faithful gang of crows, she travels the world fighting where others would choose to flee. But when a devil escapes from a bottle sealed by the ancient Djinn King himself—the creator of the world—she may be in over her head. How can a single faerie, even with the help of her friends, hope to defeat the impenetrable darkness of the Blackbringer?At a time when fantasy readers have an embarrassment of riches in choosing new worlds to fall in love with, this first novel by a fresh, original voice is sure to stand out.