The Resurrectionist - by Kathleen S Allen (Hardcover)

About the Book

A young Victorian woman unwittingly unleashes a monster into being in this gothic tale of medical mystery and sinister suspense, perfect for fans of A STUDY IN DROWNING and ANATOMY: A LOVE STORY.

Book Synopsis

A young Victorian woman unwittingly unleashes a monster into being in this gothic tale of medical mystery and sinister suspense, perfect for fans of DON'T LET THE FOREST IN and BELLADONNA.

Death is just the beginning.

When seventeen-year-old Dilly Rothbart finds her recently deceased father's hidden journal, her entire world is upended--for what she finds within are the steps to bring a dead soul back to life.

Intent on finishing her father's work and establishing herself as the greatest scientist in history, Dilly plunges into a medical underworld of corpse-stealing, grave-robbing, and even murder. And when her twin sister steps in the way of her studies, she'll do whatever is necessary to secure the recognition she deserves.

This twisty, atmospheric, Frankensteinian tale is about a group of ambitious young scientists who descend into corruption when a breakthrough discovery grants them the power of gods.

Review Quotes

"The kind of unputdownable tale where the monsters aren't nearly the most frightening part, The Resurrectionist will haunt you long after you're compelled to reach the inevitable end. Perfect for anyone seeking thrills, chills, and a vivid trip through time back to the misty streets of Victorian London." --Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of The Girls Are Never Gone

"A Frankenstein retelling with a feminist twist, this debut marks a bold new voice in Gothic fiction." --Gwen C. Katz, author of Among the Red Stars

"A monstrous work of art. Captivating, poetic, and alluring, The Resurrectionist is as dark and unsettling as spilled blood. This addictive story made the gruesome come alive." --K. A. Reynolds, author of Izzy at the End of the World

About the Author

Kathleen S. Allen is a young adult writer of gothic horror, historical, fantasy, and speculative fiction. She has published poems, short stories, novellas, and novels. She prefers dark to light, salty to sweet, and tea to coffee. She is a fan of K-Pop, classic rock, and British detective shows. She lives in Los Angeles with a sassy Tortoiseshell cat.