Heaven’s Graveyard
On sale
18th June 2026
Price: £22
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Unbury the past in this whip-smart sapphic fantasy mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Floating Hotel and Idolfire, perfect for fans of Max Gladstone and Hannah Kaner.
Cod became an archaeologist to chase the ghost of her hero, Aleya Ana-Ulai. History may have written Aleya off as a myth, but Cod is determined to prove she existed, even if it means sifting through relics for the rest of her life.
Then a message arrives summoning her home. Cod’s former teacher has found something monumental: the ruins of an enchanted city, slumbering beneath the soil.
This could be the breakthrough they’ve always dreamed of. But with war brewing, rival powers circling, and ancient magics stirring underfoot, their discovery soon becomes far more trouble than it’s worth. Even Cod starts to wonder if some things are better left buried . . .
Unbury the past in this whip-smart sapphic fantasy mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Floating Hotel and Idolfire, perfect for fans of Max Gladstone and Hannah Kaner.
Cod became an archaeologist to chase the ghost of her hero, Aleya Ana-Ulai. History may have written Aleya off as a myth, but Cod is determined to prove she existed, even if it means sifting through relics for the rest of her life.
Then a message arrives summoning her home. Cod’s former teacher has found something monumental: the ruins of an enchanted city, slumbering beneath the soil.
This could be the breakthrough they’ve always dreamed of. But with war brewing, rival powers circling, and ancient magics stirring underfoot, their discovery soon becomes far more trouble than it’s worth. Even Cod starts to wonder if some things are better left buried . . .
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Reviews
A skilfully wrought musing on obsession and the power of stories to shape reality, delivered with Curtis's trademark wit and humanity. Part Howls' Moving Castle, part murder mystery, it has all the makings of a beloved classic
Charming and insightful, tender yet honest, Curtis's journey into fantasy is worth following where all roads lead - deeper into the heart
Funny, humane . . . intricate and welcoming
'Grace Curtis does it again! A delightful romp through dusty tombs, ancient ruins and hallowed university halls, with an intriguing murder mystery to unravel and buried gods to chase. Love and obsession are two sides of the same coin and Curtis flips it masterfully'
You will turn every page hoping for one hundred more
A joy to read
A skilfully wrought musing on obsession and the power of stories to shape reality, delivered with Curtis's trademark wit and humanity. Part Howls' Moving Castle, part murder mystery, it has all the makings of a beloved classic.
Curtis oozes charm and humour
Quietly incredible
Grace Curtis does it again! A delightful romp through dusty tombs, ancient ruins and hallowed university halls, with an intriguing murder mystery to unravel and buried gods to chase. Love and obsession are two sides of the same coin and Curtis flips it masterfully
Heaven's Graveyard is a charming and quietly sinister mystery, brimming with ancient history, myth and the promise of magic
