The Helm of Midnight

The Five Penalties, Book 1

De: Marina Lostetter

Narrado por: Nicholas Khan, Shala Nyx, Vera Chok

A legendary serial killer stalks the streets of a fantastical city in The Helm of Midnight, the stunning first novel in a new trilogy from acclaimed author Marina Lostetter.

In a daring and deadly heist, thieves have made away with an artifact of terrible power - the death mask of Louis Charbon. Made by a master craftsman, it is imbued with the spirit of a monster from history, a serial murderer who terrorized the city.

Now Charbon is loose once more, killing from beyond the grave. But these murders are different from before, not simply random but the work of a deliberate mind probing for answers to a sinister question.

It is up to Krona Hirvath and her fellow Regulators to enter the mind of madness to stop this insatiable killer while facing the terrible truths left in his wake.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

©2021 Marina Lostetter (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

Despair always lies

“It’s a murder mystery set in a fantasy world” wee the words that convinced me to give this a try and hopefully they will for you as well. It’s also one of the best fantasy books out there for different gender identities.

Strange and beutiful

I loved this book. It starts out really strange, with unusual magic in an unusual world, but the characters make you want to stay with the story, and it's well worth it!

Pleasantly surprised

Started out a little slow, but once it got going I could not help but get attached to the characters. The story new and was surprisingly gripping.

Well worth reading

I enjoyed the three narrators, each unfolding their stories in turn. Part magic, part murder mystery and part police procedural, the rich characters are what makes this a great read/listen.

Great World-building

Loved the world, the pieces are unique and well thought. The story is moving and exciting. All around recommend.