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Introducing the first in a new trilogy from Susan Dennard…

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
AN INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER
A BARNES & NOBLE YA BOOK CLUB PICK
AN AMAZON EDITORS’ BEST YA PICK
AN INDIGO BEST TEEN BOOK OF 2022
A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD PICK
AN INDIE NEXT PICK
A GOODREADS MOST ANTICIPATED YA BOOK
AN ILLUMICRATE MONTHLY SECLECTION
AN OWLCRATE MONTHLY SELECTION

Hemlock Falls isn’t like other towns. You won’t find it on a map, your phone won’t work there, and the forest outside town might just kill you…

Winnie Wednesday wants nothing more than to join the Luminaries, the ancient order that protects Winnie’s town―and the rest of humanity―from the monsters and nightmares that rise in the forest of Hemlock Falls every night.

Ever since her father was exposed as a witch and a traitor, Winnie and her family have been shunned. But on her sixteenth birthday, she can take the deadly Luminary hunter trials and prove herself true and loyal―and restore her family’s good name. Or die trying.

But in order to survive, Winnie must enlist the help of the one person who can help her train: Jay Friday, resident bad boy and Winnie’s ex-best friend. While Jay might be the most promising new hunter in Hemlock Falls, he also seems to know more about the nightmares of the forest than he should.

Together, he and Winnie will discover a danger lurking in the forest no one in Hemlock Falls is prepared for.

Not all monsters can be slain, and not all nightmares are confined to the dark.

Learn more about the world here!

Introducing the first in a new trilogy from Susan Dennard…

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

AN INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER

A BARNES & NOBLE YA BOOK CLUB PICK

AN INDIGO BEST TEEN BOOK OF 2022

A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD PICK

AN INDIE NEXT PICK

A GOODREADS MOST ANTICIPATED YA BOOK

AN ILLUMICRATE MONTHLY SECLECTION

Luminaries

Preorder the US Edition

In stores November 1, 2022!

Luminaries UK

Preorder the UK Edition

In stores January 26, 2023!

Hemlock Falls isn’t like other towns. You won’t find it on a map, your phone won’t work there, and the forest outside town might just kill you…

Winnie Wednesday wants nothing more than to join the Luminaries, the ancient order that protects Winnie’s town―and the rest of humanity―from the monsters and nightmares that rise in the forest of Hemlock Falls every night.

Ever since her father was exposed as a witch and a traitor, Winnie and her family have been shunned. But on her sixteenth birthday, she can take the deadly Luminary hunter trials and prove herself true and loyal―and restore her family’s good name. Or die trying.

But in order to survive, Winnie must enlist the help of the one person who can help her train: Jay Friday, resident bad boy and Winnie’s ex-best friend. While Jay might be the most promising new hunter in Hemlock Falls, he also seems to know more about the nightmares of the forest than he should.

Together, he and Winnie will discover a danger lurking in the forest no one in Hemlock Falls is prepared for.

Not all monsters can be slain, and not all nightmares are confined to the dark.

Learn more about the world here!

Want to get first looks, sneak peeks, and learn all about Hemlock Falls?

Then become a LumiNerd here!

The Twitter story began on June 2, 2019 and continued all the way until December, with LumiNerds voting the whole way! The finished book is quite different, so don’t worry about spoilers if you read!

Praise for The Luminaries

“Will draw you in and leave you begging for more. Rich with tension, atmosphere, and finesse, you’ll want to get lost in the world of The Luminaries again and again.”

– Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author

The Luminaries will transport you to an stunning atmospheric world full of forests, friendship, monsters, and family. Winnie is fighting to become who she is meant to be and will inspire you to do the same. I was completely swept away to Hemlock Falls and I never wanted to leave!”

– Meghan Vanderlee, Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, MI

The Luminaries is a chilling, gripping contemporary fantasy set in the heavily forested–and haunted–town of Hemlock Falls…Winnie, a nervous teeth-clicker and glasses-shover, is tremendously likable.”

Starred Review, Shelf Awareness

“Plentiful action, terrifying monsters, and a kind, courageous heroine.”

Publishers Weekly

“I lost myself from page one in Hemlock Falls and its deadly forest, as vicious as it is inescapably alluring. Winnie Wednesday is the sort of outcast-turned-monster-hunter you can’t help loving and rooting for, even as you become convinced that the nightmares she faces will probably never let her go. Where is the next book?!”

– Marissa Meyer, #1 NYT bestselling author

“Susan Dennard’s newest series is both wildly fun and truly captivating. Impossible to put down, The Luminaries will lead you on a twisted trail that will have you gasping to the very end.”

– Kailey Steward, Barnes & Noble in Oak Brook, IL

“Touching and gore-spattered, a real gem.

The Daily Mail

The Luminaries is exactly the thrilling, dangerous, heart-pounding fantasy I needed, with an incredibly original world and a heroine who knows and fights for her worth. Prepare yourself accordingly―I devoured this in a single sitting.”

– Marie Lu, #1 NYT bestselling author

The Luminaries is your next obsession. Part family drama, part fantasy procedural, part helpful guide to monster hunting, all with a dash of romantic tension―this book is all my favorite things combined.”

– Olivie Blake, NYT bestselling author

“You know the feeling of excitement when you’re at the very top of the first hill on a roller coaster looking down? That’s how I feel after reading the cliffhanger!”

– Jenna Arter, The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines, NC

“Readers will want to don a motorcycle jacket and join the nightmare hunt.”

– Kirkus Review

“Dennard’s newest is overflowing with action, adventure, and mystery with a sprinkling of romance that will keep readers turning the page.”

 Booklist

“In The Luminaries, bestselling author Susan Dennard kicks off a darkly magical, action-packed new series and introduces a mysterious world filled with monsters. . . . Plenty of gasp-inducing thrills, monstrous gore and empathetic soul-searching―plus a little tentative flirting―bring The Luminaries to a satisfying conclusion.

– BookPage

“What a delight to be back in the world of the Luminaries with Winnie, Erica and #UghJay.  I loved everything about Hemlock Falls – the eerie forest, nightmare monsters,  fast paced action, family secrets – and cheered for Winnie as she chased her dream of joining the Luminaries against all odds. Told in pitch perfect style, once I started reading I could not put it down.”

– Angela Mann, Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park, CA

Enthralling from the first page, The Luminaries lures you into a misty darkness rife with thrills and romance. Living nightmares may stalk across the pages, but this book is a paranormal fantasy dream. The forest calls, and you will love every second of devouring its mysteries.”

– Alexandra Bracken, #1 NYT bestselling author

“A richly realized tale about monster hunters that explores family, community, and a whole lot of female rage.”

– Paste

“Supernatural mysteries, family secrets, lies, terrifying monsters, loyal friends, and budding romance had me staying up all night to finish this YA contemporary dark fantasy. I need the next installment immediately!”

– Jess Holleran, Copper Dog Books in Beverly, MA

“Dennard’s newest begins with a triumphant success, heralding her third sensational series filled with delectable worldbuilding and dynamic characters.”

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