The Nightjar
- Author Deborah Hewitt
- Narrator Tamaryn Payne
- Publisher Pan Macmillan
- Run Time 13 hours and 30 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary fantasy, Fantasy, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales.
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What to expect
To achieve the incredible
she must attempt the impossible
All her life, Alice has been haunted by visions of birds. But when the mysterious Crowley appears at Alice’s door, he reveals she’s been seeing nightjars – the miraculous birds which guard our souls. And a shadowy faction wants to use her rare gift to hunt the magically gifted.
Forced to go on the run, Alice follows Crowley to an incredible alternate London, to hone her talents. But can she trust him? Alice must risk everything as she navigates a dangerous world of magic, marvels and death cults.
Exciting, vivid and enthralling – The Nightjar by Deborah Hewitt will take the reader on a journey involving betrayal, twisted loyalties, magic and the powerful ties of friendship.
'I thoroughly enjoyed this' – Genevieve Cogman
'The wildly imaginative Hewitt is a writer to watch' – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Critics Review
I thoroughly enjoyed this. The compelling plot and original mythological elements kept me gripped
It’s a delight to explore the Rookery alongside Alice as she discovers her unusual powers and races to save her friend. The wildly imaginative Hewitt is a writer to watch
Easily one of my favourite books of the last few years . . . bittersweet yet beautiful
The plot explodes off the page . . . I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a flight of fancy
An absolutely compelling read that I just couldn’t put down
Hewitt’s prose is fluid, engaging and often lush
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