Cathedral of Bones (Steiger A. J.)(Pevná vazba)

A stunningly imagined world, page-turning thrills, and a pair of unlikely heroes on an epic quest make this unique and immersive dark fantasyfrom acclaimed author A. J. Steigerperfect for fans of Holly Black and Kelly Barnhill.Simon Frost lives in a curious place, where magic is used by the very best Animists to do wondrous thingslike call upon imps, wraiths, and all manner of monsters to right wrongs, deliver justice, and accomplish feats no human could achieve.Simon Frost is not one of those Animists, though hes been trying to become one for years.When a plea arrives from a distant hamlet, preyed upon by an abominable monster, Simon sees the opportunity to finally prove his worth.But upon arriving in the tiny village, Simon finds not just a monster but a key to his pastand a pathway into an unbelievable future.A World of Monsters: Enter a world where Animists summon creatures from the Eldritch Realm. But in a land of imps, wraiths, and ghasts, the most dangerous monster might be the one youre sent to save.Forbidden Magic: Simon was taught that some powers are too dangerous to exist. But what if the greatest threat isnt the monster in the mountains, but the magic stirring inside him?Deep Family Secrets: The mission to a remote village unearths the truth about his mothers disappearance, his fathers lies, and the sister he thought hed lost forever.An Unlikely Hero: Fourteen-year-old Simon Frost is a failure as a magical apprentice. When he takes on a quest no one else wants, h
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