Blood Debts
Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker is a contemporary fantasy novel published by Tor Publishing Group on April 4, 2023. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in New Orleans, where the twin heirs, Clement and Cristina Trudeau, grapple with the aftermath of their father’s death and the revelation that their mother is cursed. As they confront the dark legacy of their family’s past, they must navigate the complexities of magic and betrayal while uncovering the truth behind a decades-old murder.
Readers will find a narrative rich with themes of family, sibling dynamics, and the interplay between magical and non-magical communities. The twins’ journey is marked by their contrasting relationships with magic—Cristina’s abandonment of her powers and Clement’s reliance on them—as they work to rebuild their trust and confront the forces threatening their family. Blood Debts explores the weight of intergenerational curses and the quest for justice, all set against a backdrop of fantasy and contemporary issues.
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GODS MEDDLE AND MAGIC WILL BETRAY YOU, BUT THIS TIME JUSTICE WILL REIGN.
Terry J. Benton-Walker’s contemporary fantasy debut, Blood Debts, is “an extravaganza from start to finish” (Chloe Gong) with powerful magical families, intergenerational curses, and deadly drama in New Orleans.
A National Indie Bestseller. A Publisher’s Weekly Best Book of the Year. A Southern Book Prize Finalist. Featured on NPR Weekend Edition Sunday, Buzzfeed, BookPage, Nerd Daily, POPSUGAR, and more.
“A conjuring of magnificence.” —NIC STONE • “A force.” —ROSEANNE A. BROWN • “An extravaganza.” —CHLOE GONG • “Powerful.” —AYANA GRAY • “Sings with hope and rage.” —TJ KLUNE • “An unforgettable thrill ride.” —J. ELLE • “Steeped in magic.” —ALEXIS HENDERSON • “Crackles with mystery and ferocity.” —MARK OSHIRO
Thirty years ago, a young woman was murdered, a family was lynched, and New Orleans saw the greatest magical massacre in its history. In the days that followed, a throne was stolen from a queen.
On the anniversary of these brutal events, Clement and Cristina Trudeau—the sixteen-year-old twin heirs to the powerful, magical, dethroned family—are mourning their father and caring for their sick mother. Until, by chance, they discover their mother isn’t sick—she’s cursed. Cursed by someone on the very magic council their family used to rule. Someone who will come for them next.
Cristina, once a talented and dedicated practitioner of Generational magic, has given up magic for good. An ancient spell is what killed their father and she was the one who cast it. For Clement, magic is his lifeline. A distraction from his anger and pain. Even better than the random guys he hooks up with.
Cristina and Clement used to be each other’s most trusted confidant and friend, now they barely speak. But if they have any hope of discovering who is coming after their family, they’ll have to find a way to trust each other and their family’s magic, all while solving the decades-old murder that sparked the still-rising tensions between the city’s magical and non-magical communities. And if they don’t succeed, New Orleans may see another massacre. Or worse.
★ “Riveting and relevant.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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