We hope you’re not too terrified to open our October Locked Library box! The theme is . . .
The Art of Darkness
In case you didn’t know, the Locked Librarians love spooky season. Every year our October book has a completely unique box inspired by the book inside.
A struggling painter is unexpectedly sought by the British Museum for his disturbing art, especially a surreal painting inspired by a cursed masterpiece from his great-grandfather. He must enter the paintings to prove he possesses the ability to escape the horrors contained inside. Each piece holds dark powers and a terrible curse. Tasked with destroying them, he navigates a world of black markets and ancient magic to save those connected to the art and find the missing tenth piece, rumoured to be the most dangerous.
Our Locked Library exclusive edition features:
🥀Completely redesigned jacket with exclusive foiling by @simon_prades
🥀 Spookily digitally sprayed edges by @simon_prades
🥀 Chilling foil on the hardcover @tobyjjames
🥀 Nightmarish illustrated endpapers by @simon_prades (different front and back)
🥀 Bound in author letter with digital signature
🥀 Matching spine to The Locked Library collection
🥀 Collectible Locked Library title page
🥀 Ribbon marker
🥀 Unique Halloween box inspired by the book
Bookish TLDR:
🗝️ Adult Fantasy Horror, Standalone
🗝️ Twisted Paintings; Eerie Vibes; Dark Side of the Art World; LGBTQ+ Characters; MM Romantic Subplot
🗝️ Perfect for fans of: The Portrait of Dorian Grey, Blood on Her Tongue & House of the Beast
October Locked Library Theme Reveal
