The Book of Lamps and Banners

In her latest psychological thriller, acclaimed crime writer Elizabeth Hand returns to the gripping world of photographer Cass Neary, who is on a desperate quest to reclaim a stolen legendary manuscript, The Book of Lamps and Banners. As she navigates a perilous underworld filled with antiquarian booksellers, tech moguls, and ruthless nationalists, Cass teams up with her ex-con lover, Quinn, to retrieve the manuscript rumored to hold ancient secrets and otherworldly power. This dark and captivating tale promises to blend the ancient with the modern, showcasing Cass's fierce resilience and the haunting challenges she faces along the way.