The Witness for the Dead

Set in the richly imagined world of Katherine Addison's "The Goblin Emperor," this standalone sequel follows Prelate Thara Celehar, a Witness for the Dead, as he navigates the complex politics and dark shadows of the city of Amalo. Using his unique ability to communicate with the recently deceased, Celehar becomes entangled in a web of treachery, murder, and injustice, all while choosing to serve and protect the common people. With Addison's signature blend of intimacy and operatic storytelling, the novel explores themes of honesty, morality, and resilience in a vividly crafted universe.