The Devouring Gray
The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman, published by Titan Books Limited in April 2019, is a fantasy novel aimed at readers aged 12 to 18. The story follows seventeen-year-old Violet Saunders, who moves to Four Paths, New York, after her sister’s death. As a newcomer, she discovers her family’s deep ties to the town and its dark secrets, where danger lurks in the woods and stone bells hang above every doorway.
In this gripping narrative, Violet teams up with Justin Hawthorne, who struggles with the weight of his family’s legacy, and Harper Carlisle, who seeks revenge after a traumatic encounter with the Gray—a lifeless dimension that harbors a monstrous threat. As the Gray’s power grows, the trio must confront their intertwined fates and uncover the hidden truths of their families’ abilities to prevent the impending doom. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English, offering a blend of fantasy, family dynamics, and social themes.
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Age range 12 to 18
‘Fans of The Raven Boys and Stranger Things rejoice: This is your new obsession.’ — Claire Legrand, New York Times best-selling author of Furyborn
After the death of her sister, seventeen-year-old Violet Saunders finds herself dragged to Four Paths, New York. Violet may be a newcomer, but she soon learns her mother isn’t: They belong to one of the revered founding families of the town, where stone bells hang above every doorway and danger lurks in the depths of the woods.
Justin Hawthorne’s bloodline has protected Four Paths for generations from the Gray — a lifeless dimension that imprisons a brutal monster. After Justin fails to inherit his family’s powers, his mother is determined to keep this humiliation a secret. But Justin can’t let go of the future he was promised and the town he swore to protect.
Ever since Harper Carlisle lost her hand to an accident that left her stranded in the Gray for days, she has vowed revenge on the person who abandoned her: Justin Hawthorne. There are ripples of dissent in Four Paths, and Harper seizes an opportunity to take down the Hawthornes and change her destiny — to what extent, even she doesn’t yet know.
The Gray is growing stronger every day, and its victims are piling up. When Violet accidentally unleashes the monster, all three must band together with the other Founders to unearth the dark truths behind their families’ abilities…before the Gray devours them all.
‘I was completely enthralled in The Devouring Gray…an amazing story with an eerie atmosphere and diverse characters.’ — The Chronic Bookworm
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