The Nightjar - (Nightjar Duology, 1) by Deborah Hewitt (Paperback)

About the Book

In this stunning contemporary fantasy debut about another London, a magical world hidden behind the bustling modern city. Alice Wyndham has been plagued by visions of birds her whole life...until the mysterious Crowley reveals that Alice is an aviarist capable of seeing nightjars, magical birds that guard human souls. But a faction intent on annihilating magic users will stop at nothing to destroy the new aviarist.

Book Synopsis

The Nightjar by Deborah Hewitt is a stunning contemporary fantasy debut about another London, a magical world hidden behind the bustling modern city we know.

Alice Wyndham has been plagued by visions of birds her whole life...until the mysterious Crowley reveals that Alice is an 'aviarist' capable of seeing nightjars, magical birds that guard human souls. When her best friend is hit by a car, only Alice can find and save her nightjar.

With Crowley's help, Alice travels to the Rookery, a hidden, magical alternate London to hone her newfound talents. But a faction intent on annihilating magic users will stop at nothing to destroy the new aviarist. And is Crowley really working with her, or against her? Alice must risk everything to save her best friend--and uncover the strange truth about herself.

Review Quotes

I thoroughly enjoyed this. The compelling plot and original mythological elements kept me gripped. And here's to more from the author, as I need to see some of these mysteries resolved. --Genevieve Cogman

The wildly imaginative Hewitt is a writer to watch. --Publishers Weekly starred review

Darkly enchanting...the Nightjar is a magical adventure full of danger, betrayal, and devotion. --Emily Borsa, Booklist

Impossible to resist. --Locus Magazine

About the Author

DEBORAH HEWITT is a teacher and previous 'Undiscovered Voices' winner living in Manchester. The Nightjar is her debut novel.