A breathtaking YA mystery fantasy, illustrated with
stunning Japanese-inspired artwork, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Xiran
Jay Zhao and R.F. Kuang.
"A vividly imagined fantasy like no other. With a plot
that keeps twisting, Hyo will satisfy both the mystery and anime fans
alike." - Eliza Chan, author of Fathomfolk
Meet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyors of
artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your enemies.
They'll make it personal... But for a price!
Onogoro is in the middle of electing a new chief - but, as
the deadline looms, a sword-wielding serial killer comes to town. Hyo, busy
trying to solve a kidnapping mystery, soon crosses paths with the serial killer
himself, who reveals a sinister conspiracy with the future of the island at
stake. Promising vengeance, Hyo embarks on her strangest special commission yet
- and learns more about the powers of being a Hellmaker...
* The second YA fantasy from author and illustrator Mina
Ikemoto Ghosh. * This beautiful package is highly illustrated with Manga style
art. * Perfect for fans of Six of Crows, Iron Widow and Spirited Away.
About the Author
Mina Ikemoto Ghosh is a British-Japanese writer who
was raised on a diet of Japanese murder-mysteries and British fantasy novels.
Her own writing often ends up in the shadowy zone between the two.
After studying STEM with a BA in Natural Sciences, she
entertained family by embarking on misadventures in writing, illustration and
freelance translation.
She has an MSc in Japanese Studies from the University of
Oxford, with focuses on classical Japanese literature and contemporary
anthropology, and uses these as sources of inspiration for her stories.
She was shortlisted the two times she entered the UK Manga
Jiman in 2019 and 2021.
Hyo The Hellmaker is her debut novel.