That which slumbers should never be awakened...
In the grimly captivating sequel to Anathema, Maevyth and Zevander must navigate the perilous mortal lands to deliver Zevander from the clutches of an ancient, malevolent power that threatens to shatter both worlds...
★★★★★
"Absolutely shattered after finishing this book. The story telling is masterful. I haven’t cried like this since Throne of Glass. I will desperately await the final book."—Rebecca, Reader Review
Beware, student — the secrets of the dead don’t stay buried for long...
Mortui vivos docent.
The dead teach the living.
You’re invited to attend one of the oldest, most prestigious universities in the country where candlelit corridors whisper secrets of the dead and every lecture unearths history best left buried.
NOCTICADIA by Keri Lake returns in a hauntingly beautiful Deluxe Print Edition, releasing December 2nd with Bloom Books.
“She blew my expectations out of the water …Anathema was dark and delicious with well-placed horror elements, all the while riddled with palpable tension between Maevyth and Zevander. Their romance is a delectably delicious slow burn and will continue into the second book in the Eating Woods ...”
"Absolutely shattered after finishing this book. The storytelling is masterful. I haven’t cried like this since Throne of Glass. I will desperately await the final book."
“Nocticadia gets under your skin, taking its time to wriggle in deep while strangling your senses without permission or apologies. A tale of dangerous academia where temptation and death lurk in every dark corner. ”
“I was on the edge of my seat so many times, and I held my breath waiting for what was to happen next. My heart was broken, my mind was blow,n but then it was all put back together again. Nothing can prepare you for how phenomenal this book is. It is a true masterpiece!”
“Nightshade brought a dark and captivating world that I never wanted to leave. Full of vivid characters, spine-tingling setting, and a romance unlike any I’ve ever read. In one word, I’m hooked. TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY HOOKED.”
“A delectably depraved villain with a plot so twisted that it has me pointing my finger at nearly every character. I have no clue who the Sandman is…….no, that’s wrong, I have too many clues and theories rolling around in my head. No character is above suspicion.”
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Dark, gripping, and morally twisted, Absolution will pull you into the confessional and refuse to let go.
Where ink meets passion
Keri Lake writes gothic romance layered in vengeance, obsession and atmospheric worldbuilding. When she's not romanticizing villains or plotting peril, you'll find her wrangling family and dogs, sipping red wine, and fueling her next story with strong coffee and moody music.
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