The God of Lost Words

Age range 14+

To save the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, former librarian Claire and her allies may have to destroy it first in this new instalment of the rich and intricate fantasy series.

Claire, the rakish Hero, the angel Rami, and the muse turned librarian Brevity have accomplished the impossible by discovering the true nature of unwritten books. But now that the secret is out, Hell will be coming for every wing of the library in its quest for power.

To protect the Unwritten Wing and stave off the insidious reach of Malphas, one of Hell’s most bloodthirsty generals, Claire and her friends will have to decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice to keep their vulnerable corner of the afterlife. Succeeding would mean rewriting the nature of the library, but losing would mean obliteration. Their only chance at survival lies in outwitting Hell and writing a new chapter for the Library. Luckily, Claire and her friends know how the right story, told well, can become a revolution.

'The plot of this final volume has its exciting twists, but the real payoff is Hackwith’s complex characters…The character development throughout the series, the polyamory and queer representation, and convincing fears and desires all combine to make characters that feel real, and that will earn readers’ full investment.' — Booklist

'Hackwith suffuses this story with love in many forms, deep thoughts on reading, and variations on reality…It’s the perfect finish to this inventive saga.' — Publishers Weekly