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Perry knows Nola’s rhythm as intimately as his own heartbeat. To those from Away, Nola might seem strange.

A place of sky trolleys and dead cabs, where haints dance the night away and Wise Women help keep the order. One of the Best Fantasy Books of 2022: New York Times Oprah Daily Vulture Gizmodo  Boston Public LibraryĪ fun and fantastical love letter to New Orleans unfolds when a battle for the city's soul brews between two young mages, a vengeful wraith, and one powerful song in this wildly imaginative debut. "Magical, lyrical, gritty, otherworldly…hype like Bayou Classic in the 90s."-P. "A wild and wonderful debut, teeming with music, family and art."- New York Times

He also serves as MC and co-producer of Dogfish, a monthly literary readings series."Funny, wild, witty, and profound.”―Victor LaValle His debut collection, Here I Come and Other Stories published in 2012, and his writing has appeared in Strange Horizon, Obsidian Lit, and in numerous anthologies. Even if they capture the songs, Nola’s time might be coming to an end.Īlex Jennings is a teacher, author, and performer living in New Orleans. But a storm is brewing, and the Haint of All Haints is awake. Unexpectedly, Perry and his sister, Brendy, are tasked with saving the city. Nine songs of power have escaped from the magical piano that maintains the city’s beat, and without them, Nola will fail. To failed magician, Perilous Graves, it’s simply home. A place of sky trolleys and dead cabs, where haints dance the night away and Wise Women keep the order, and where songs walk, talk and keep the spirit of the city alive. You can preorder the book now, and don’t forget to say hi to author Alex Jennings on Twitter! While you must wait until June 2022 for THE BALLAD OF PERILOUS GRAVES to land in bookstores, here is the stunning cover, designed by Lisa Marie Pompilio, to whet your appetite. We hope you’re ready to fall in love with New Orleans as you’ve never seen it before! It is a story of perseverance and survival, of love and joy after the darkest storms, highlighting African American music, folk magic, and history. This imaginative novel is a love letter to New Orleans.

Today, we’re so excited to reveal the cover of THE BALLAD OF PERILOUS GRAVES, a spectacular new debut fantasy by author Alex Jennings!