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The Age of Blood and Magic
- Author
- Hannah Mathewson
- Narrator
- Ashleigh Haddad
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 10 September 2026
- Run Time
- 16 hours 53 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Blending paranormal fantasy, locked-room mystery and romantic suspense, this sharp seductive adult debut is perfect for fans of Succession – with fangs.
'THIS VAMPIRIC TALE DESERVES TO BE DEVOURED' –Amy Archer, Sunday Times bestselling author of NEMESIS MINEMagic is power … And everyone's out for blood.
A hundred years ago, magic belonged only to fae, witches and vampires. Then a mortal stole its secret and forged Mythos: a company that bottles spells for humankind. His descendants now his empire – and Valentina Maddock is determined to inherit its throne.
When the CEO suddenly collapses while hosting an ultra-exclusive, lavish weekend, the race for his heir begins. Valentina is pitted against her playboy brother, her genius mother and her father’s long-time CFO. Even the guests and staff start choosing sides … and someone intends to eliminate Valentina entirely.
Then an unexpected guest arrives: a vampire with a private invitation from the CEO himself. Drawn to the enigmatic and dangerously handsome stranger, Valentina senses he may be her only ally. But his polished words hide a bloodthirsty bite, and she begins to question who the true monster really is …
Critics Review
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Praise for The Age of Blood and Magic
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'Beautiful, atmospheric, and utterly compelling, The Age of Blood and Magic lingered in my head for a long time after I turned the final page. Hannah Mathewson's gift for worldbuilding is second to none, and this vampiric tale deserves to be devoured' —Amy Archer, Sunday Times bestselling author of Nemesis Mine
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'Devilishly clever and deliciously cutthroat, The Age of Blood and Magic is the dark fantasy corporate-intrigue Knives Out of my dreams (or nightmares). Lush, seductive, and truly captivating' —Francesca May, author of This Vicious Hunger
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'Enchanting, delicious and utterly seductive, Mathewson has crafted a high-stakes family drama you'll be dying to sink your teeth into…' —Courtney Smyth, author of The Undetectables
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'Mathewson has delivered a dazzling, fantastical adventure where magic awaits you on every page, and nothing is ever quite what it seems. With a magnificent world I'd love to get lost in, intriguing magic, and a wide cast of dynamic characters you can't help but love, Witherward is a phenomenal and immensely fun debut that will leave readers wanting more' —Adalyn Grace, author of Belladonna
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'Impressive … rich and intricate world-building evokes a London that is both familiar and unfamiliar. The reader is swept into a world that is sometimes unsettling, sometimes terrifying, but always exciting' —Jodi Taylor, author of Just One Damned Thing After Another
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'Witherward is catnip for fans of complex characters and delightfully messy worlds. It delivers on a world of intricate factions and intrigue, without ever losing track of the vividly written living, breathing characters that are at the heart of it. This book broke my heart in the best ways' —A.J. Hackwith, author of The Library of the Unwritten
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Details
- Author
- Hannah Mathewson
- Narrator
- Ashleigh Haddad
- Duration
- 16 hours 53 minutes
- Release Date
- 10 September 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008778972
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Urban fantasy, Contemporary fantasy / Low fantasy, Thriller / suspense fiction, Fantasy romance / Romantic fantasy, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Mythical creatures: Vampires, werewolves and other shapeshifters
Synopsis
Blending paranormal fantasy, locked-room mystery and romantic suspense, this sharp seductive adult debut is perfect for fans of Succession – with fangs. 'THIS VAMPIRIC TALE DESERVES TO BE DEVOURED' –Amy Archer, Sunday Times bestselling author of NEMESIS MINE Magic is power … And everyone's out for blood. A hundred years ago, magic belonged only to fae, witches and vampires. Then a mortal stole its secret and forged Mythos: a company that bottles spells for humankind. His descendants now his empire – and Valentina Maddock is determined to inherit its throne. When the CEO suddenly collapses while hosting an ultra-exclusive, lavish weekend, the race for his heir begins. Valentina is pitted against her playboy brother, her genius mother and her father’s long-time CFO. Even the guests and staff start choosing sides … and someone intends to eliminate Valentina entirely. Then an unexpected guest arrives: a vampire with a private invitation from the CEO himself. Drawn to the enigmatic and dangerously handsome stranger, Valentina senses he may be her only ally. But his polished words hide a bloodthirsty bite, and she begins to question who the true monster really is …
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