The Absolute Book

Elizabeth Knox

Aug 2022 · Victoria University Press

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A librarian's quest for justice unleashes ancient forces in a world where books hold unimaginable power.

Taryn Cornick, haunted by her sister's violent death and her own thirst for revenge, seeks solace in the structured world of libraries. But her life takes a dangerous turn when her book attracts unwanted attention, drawing her into a web of cold case, threatening calls, and a shadowy figure named Shift.

As Taryn investigates a fire in her grandparents' library and a mysterious scroll box, she uncovers a battle between good and evil that transcends reality. With the help of a detective and a mysterious protector, Taryn must confront her past and embrace her destiny to safeguard knowledge and protect the balance between worlds. Will she succeed, or will she become another casualty in this epic struggle? Perfect for readers who enjoy dark fantasy, literary thrillers, and stories where the power of books can change the world.

A librarian's quest for justice unleashes ancient forces in a world where books hold unimaginable power. Taryn Cornick, haunted by her sister's violent death and her own thirst for revenge, seeks solace in the structured world of libraries. But her life takes a dangerous turn when her book attra...

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About the author

Elizabeth Knox is the author of thirteen novels, three novellas, and a collection of essays. The Vintner' s Luck, won the Deutz Medal for Fiction in the 1999 Montana New Zealand Book Awards, and the Tasmania Pacific Region Prize, and is published in thirteen languages. Dreamhunter, won the 2006 Esther Glen Medal. Dreamhunter' s sequel Dreamquake, 2007, was a Michael L Printz Honor book for 2008 and, in the same year, was named an ALA, a CCBC, Booklist, and New York Library best book. A collection of essays, The Love School won the biography and memoir section of the New Zealand Post book awards

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