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The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew (Illumicrate 'From Beyond Death' Exclusive)

Featured book: The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew

Cover

Reverse dust jacket art by Avendell

Endpapers by Fen Inkwright

Stencilled sprayed edges

Foil on the hardback

'From Beyond Death' October 2022 Illumicrate Box

This box was part of the Illumicrate Box in October 2022 and is no longer available to purchase.

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About the product

Featured book: The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew

Our featured book this month is a debut YA dark academia standalone! A Deaf student accepted into a prestigious and unusual university programme clashes with another student, who remembers her from the day he died but has been ordered to stay away from her. After an incident on campus, the two are forced to work together to uncover the secrets of the university. As they grow closer to each other and to uncovering the truth, they learn there’s something truly sinister lurking behind their ability to open doors to other realms, and maybe the cost of doing so is higher than anyone wants to pay. We’re obsessed with the academic rivals to lovers in a forbidden romance dynamic, the incredibly atmospheric and creepy vibes of the story, and the inventive magic system.

The book at a glance:

  • YA Dark Academia standalone
  • Exclusive: cover, reverse dust jacket art by @avendellart, endpapers by @rosdottir, stencilled edges and signed by the author
  • M/F relationship between main characters, Deaf main character, bisexual side character

Photo @libraryinthecountry

Book merchandise

Our October 2022 'From Beyond Death' box included:

Content warnings for The Whispering Dark

provided by the author

  • Content Warning

    • Body horror
    • Death or dying
    • Blood
    • Murder
    • Demonic activity

About the Author

Kelly Andrew lost her hearing when she was four years old and she’s been dreaming up stories in the silence ever since.Andrew lives in New England with her husband and their two daughters (and a very grouchy Boston Terrier). She has a BSW, but received her Masters in English & Creative Writing. When she’s not writing, she enjoys obsessing over a good book, scouring flea markets for treasure, and getting intentionally lost in the woods.

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What’s included?

Exclusive Edition Book

You’ll receive a recently released exclusive edition hardback book. Our books feature a range of customisations exclusive only to Illumicrate. These can include:.

  • An exclusive cover
  • Solid colour sprayed, stencilled pattern, or digitally printed edges
  • Signed by the author
  • Exclusive artwork printed on the book (endpapers or reverse of dust jacket)
  • Design on hardback board of the book (foil or full colour)

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