Relics - The Edge

Lebbon's Relics is a gripping dark fantasy that follows Angela Gough on the run in the United States, where a secret and illegal trade in mythological creatures and their artifacts exists. Forty years ago, the town of Longford was the site of a deadly disease outbreak that wiped out the entire population, but the truth of the outbreak has been hidden beneath the waves. Now, the town is revealed again, and the Kin, fairy Grace, and the Nephilim leader Mallian are drawn to the ruins, leading to a looming battle between humankind and the Kin.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 25 June 2019
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Lebbon is a master of drip-feeding horror and suspense, as evidenced by his latest novel, Relics. The Guardian has praised it as a gripping dark fantasy, and it has now been adapted into a major film on Netflix.

In the world of Relics, there exists a secret and highly illegal trade in mythological creatures and their artifacts. Certain individuals are willing to pay fortunes for a sliver of a satyr's hoof, a gryphon's claw, a basilisk's scale, or an angel's wing. These artifacts are sought after by those who believe they hold supernatural powers or can grant them extraordinary abilities.

Embroiled in the hidden world of the Relics is Angela Gough, a young woman who is now on the run in the United States. Forty years ago, the town of Longford was the site of a deadly disease outbreak that wiped out the entire population. The infection was contained, the town isolated, and the valley in which it sits flooded and turned into a reservoir. The truth that the outbreak was intentional and not every resident of Longford died disappeared beneath the waves.

Now, the town is revealed again. The Kin, a group of mythical creatures with extraordinary powers, have an interest in the ruins of Longford. Soon, the fairy Grace and the Nephilim leader Mallian are also drawn to them. The infection has risen from beneath the silent waters, and this forgotten town becomes the focus of the looming battle between humankind and the Kin.

As Angela Gough navigates the dangerous world of the Relics, she discovers that the town holds secrets that could change the course of the battle between humankind and the Kin. She must confront her own demons and fears to uncover the truth and prevent the Kin from unleashing their ultimate weapon on the world.

Relics is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that takes readers on a journey into the dark and mysterious world of mythological creatures and their artifacts. Lebbon's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the characters and the world to life, making it a must-read for fans of dark fantasy and horror.

Weight: 248g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785650321