In this standalone fantasy novel by an award-winning author, the dark truth behind a string of unusual murders leads to an otherworldly exploration of spirits, myth, and memory, steeped in Caribbean storytelling.
Dr. Miranda Ecouvo, forensic therapist of the City, just helped put a serial killer behind bars. But she soon discovers that her investigation into seven unusual murders is not yet complete. A near-death experience throws her out of time and into a realm of labyrinths and spirits. There, she encounters brothers Chance and the Trickster, who have an otherworldly interest in the seemingly mundane crimes from her files.
It appears the true mastermind behind the murders is still on the loose, chasing a myth to achieve immortality. Together, Miranda, Chance, and the Trickster must travel through conjured mazes, following threads of memory to locate the shadowy killer. As they journey deeper, they discover even more questions that will take pain and patience to answer. What is the price of power? Where is the path to redemption? And how can they stop the man—or monster—who would kill the innocent to live forever?
Praise for Unraveling
“This dive into the internecine struggles of the undying and the complexities of their interaction with humanity are a welcome expansion on the world and characters of Lord’s first novel.” —Marie Brennan, New York Journal of Books
“Lord’s brisk, straightforward prose style works especially well to tell a tale of angels and other immortals accustomed to the kinky chronologies lying outside time.” —Nisi Shawl, Seattle Review of Books
“A fantastical stand-alone murder mystery with a time travelling element, the latest—and highly anticipated—novel from award-winning author Karen Lord is an intricate maze-like narrative that mirrors the mazes of memory and time that exist in the novel.” —The Book Smugglers
“Unraveling blends murder mystery, Caribbean mythology, and archetypal journeys for what may just be the most original crime novel of the year.” —Lit Hub
“Drawing on mystery, fantasy, myth, and family drama, Unraveling finally pays off in satisfying, surprisingly humane, and moving ways.” —Locus Magazine
“Unraveling defies category; it’s a winsome and engaging mix of mystery and fantasy, horror and folklore.” —Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
“Unraveling is a unique experience that will make you think and feel. You can't ask for more than that.” —The Guardians of Geek
