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The Book of Doors

by Gareth Brown
 An engaging read with great, intriguing characters and a fun, entertaining premise. The plot is twisty and keeps the story moving. The story revolves around the concept of magical books and doors that are portals- a fun read.
-The Book of Doors By Gareth Brown #fantasy #Fiction #reading

Praise For This Book


"A stunning fever dream of a story that feels completely real-don't miss this fantastic thriller debut." - Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author

"Brown's debut is an immersive and enchanting story of friendship, defining one's future, and the mystery that life can hold. Fans of Alix E. Harrow will find this novel delightful." - Library Journal (starred review)

'Those who love books about books and enjoy paranormal fantasy with a touch of romance will be enraptured.' - Booklist (starred review)

"Brown debuts with a riveting tale of adventure, magic, and the long process of grieving... With an endearingly quirky cast and a lightning quick pace, this is sure to suck readers in." - Publishers Weekly

"A brilliant page-turner-a clever and beautiful novel about the power of books, and a tribute to those who champion them." - Sunyi Dean, bestselling author of The Book Eaters

'A whirlwind journey that opens doors into other worlds but also into the heart of the human experience.' - Kirkus Reviews

'A real page-turner - incredibly ambitious and inventive, The Book of Doors is a great read.' - Rosie Andrews, bestselling author of The Leviathan

"The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown is a stunningly visual read. Engaging, poetic, and beautifully phrased, its evocative imagery and well-thought-out characters lend to an adventurous tale brimming with possibility. The fight against a truly sinister villain will keep readers turning pages all the way to the end!" - Charlie N. Holmberg, Wall Street Journal Bestselling author

'A magical, mesmerizing adventure from the very first page. This is an extraordinary debut, rich with atmosphere. I think we've discovered something special. I dare you to step inside The Book of Doors, you won't want to leave.' - A. J. West, author of The Spirit Engineer

'The Book of Doors is a beautiful, unputdownable love letter to books and the power they hold in their pages. I loved it.' - Beth Lewis, author of The Wolf Road

"The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown is so good! A brilliant concept executed with mind-blowing precision, this intricately plotted book is breathtakingly clever, cinematic in scope and full of magic, wonder and heart." - Anita Frank, author of The Good Liars

"The Book of Doors has everything - magic books, fascinating time loops, dreadful villains and likeable protagonists. Yet this is no children's book, this is a book aimed squarely at adults. It's clever, fast-paced and so very, very dark. I absolutely loved it." - M. W. CRAVEN, author of the Washington Poe series


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