The Night Raven
The Night Raven by Sarah Painter, published by Siskin Press Limited in 2018, is a contemporary fantasy novel that introduces readers to Lydia Crow, a private investigator who has distanced herself from her notorious family. When circumstances force her to return home, Lydia is tasked with uncovering the mystery behind her cousin Maddie’s disappearance. As she navigates her family’s complex dynamics and the tensions among rival magical families, Lydia encounters a range of challenges, including a ghostly flatmate and an enigmatic detective.
In this first installment of the Crow Investigations series, readers will find a blend of urban fantasy and mystery, set against a backdrop of magical intrigue. The narrative explores themes of family loyalty and the intricacies of power within a world where old rivalries threaten to resurface. With a page count of 244, this edition is presented in English and offers a captivating entry into a world filled with supernatural elements and detective work.
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Meet Lydia Crow…
Lydia has always known she has no power, especially next to her infamous and more-than-slightly dodgy family. Which is why she carved her own life as a private investigator far away from London.
When a professional snafu forces her home, the head of the family calls in a favour, and Lydia finds herself investigating the disappearance of her cousin, Maddie.
Soon, Lydia is neck-deep in problems: her new flatmate is a homicidal ghost, the intriguing, but forbidden, DCI Fleet is acting in a distinctly unprofessional manner, and tensions between the old magical families are rising.
The Crows used to rule the roost and rumours claim they are still the strongest.
The Silvers have a facility for lying and they run the finest law firm in London.
The Pearl family were costermongers and everybody knows that a Pearlie can sell feathers to a bird.
The Fox family… Well. The less said about the Fox family the better.
For seventy-five years, a truce between the four families has held strong, but could the disappearance of Maddie Crow be the thing to break it?
The Night Raven is the first book in Crow Investigations, an exciting new paranormal mystery series from bestselling author of magical fiction, Sarah Painter.
‘My favourite new urban fantasy series, clever and twisty and deliciously magical, with a shivery sense of wonder that feels utterly grounded in its London setting. Perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Genevieve Cogman or Robert Galbraith!’
Stephanie Burgis, author of Snowspelled and Masks and Shadows
‘Clever and charming and funny – and a bit creepy!’
Keris Stainton, author of If You Could See Me Now and Counting Stars
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