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THE KEEPER OF NIGHT

Kylie Lee Baker

The Keeper of Night Duology - Book #1

A girl of two worlds, accepted by none ... A half British Reaper, half Japanese Shinigami soul collector seeks her destiny in this haunting dark fantasy,

Half Reaper, half Shinigami, Ren Scarborough has been collecting souls in the London streets for centuries. Expected to obey the harsh hierarchy of the British Reapers who despise her for her Shinigami heritage, Ren never lets her emotions get the best of her and tries to avoid her tormentors at all costs.

When her failure to control her Shinigami abilities drives Ren out of London, she flees to Japan to seek acceptance from her Shinigami side-- something she never had received from her fellow British Reapers. Accompanied by her younger brother, her one and only advocate, Ren enters the Japanese underworld to serve the Goddess of Death - only to learn that here, too, she must prove herself worthy. Determined to earn respect, Ren accepts an impossible task - find and eliminate three dangerous Yokai demons - and learns how far she'll go to claim her place at Death's side.

First volume in the "Keeper of the Night" duology. Sequel THE EMPRESS OF TIME announced for Fall 2022.
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Published 2021-10-01 by Harper Collins/ Inkyard Press

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Sharp and seductive a fantasy with teeth. -- Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns

Russia: MIF publishers; Italian: Fanucci;

This dark historical fantasy seamlessly weaves Japanese folklore and magic into its storyline. Perfectly paced, it is filled with action, horrific death, mysterious motives, and raw emotions -- The descriptive writing builds a highly immersive world for this duology opener. Dark, gruesome -- and absolutely captivating. Starred Review

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The Keeper of Night is an absolutely thrilling tale of one girl's search for identity and a sense of belonging. With its rich worldbuilding, high-stakes and well-drawn characters, Kylie Lee Baker has created a must-read tale. -- June Hur, author of The Silence of Bones