'A slow-building, darkly eerie tale.' Kirkus Reviews

'Ghostlord is a compelling fantasy novel in which a girl is pulled into a war between good and evil. This series title includes ample context to situate newcomers in its ongoing tale.' Foreword Reviews

'A beautifully-written white-knuckle ride.' The Telegraph

'Like the great classic fantasy novels by Alan Garner and Susan Cooper. This hopeful story weaves together realism and the supernatural in a way that makes the ordinary arresting and touching.' The Sunday Times

'Gripping and richly imagined, this is a wonderful book.' Literary Review

'Womack taps into the best fantasy traditions of Susan Cooper, Alan Garner and CS Lewis.' The Financial Times

'Ghostlord  hits the sweet spot between imaginative abandon and control." The Times Literary Supplement

'An interesting, immersive fantasy.' Books for Keeps

'Never lets up from first page to last.' Books for Keeps , Books of the Year list 2023

'Evocative, eerie and engrossing. Bravo!' Eve McDonnell, author of The Chestnut Roaster

"Such strong imaginative descriptions, intricate skilful plotting and clever addition of everyday observation to make wild fantasy convincing." Susan Price, author of The Ghost Drum

"Made me feel I was reading a classic from the shelves of my childhood." Jonathan Stroud, author of The Outlaws Scarlett & Browne

“A gripping, morally complex fantasy by one of my favourite YA writers. Philip Womack deserves to be much more widely read.” Meg Rosoff

"Womack's stylish prose makes this fantasy novel very much worth reading." The Irish Times

"A richly atmospheric and beautifully written addition to literature about the fiercer kind of fairy." New Statesman

"A captivating young adult novel that seamlessly weaves a wonderful concept with an enchanting writing style. Womack's storytelling prowess is evident as he introduces readers to a mesmerizing world filled with fantasy elements that add depth and intrigue to the narrative." NetGalley Librarian

"Impressively original, deftly scripted, and a throughly fun read from first page to last." Midwest Book Review

Philip Womack is a British author and journalist. His writing has appeared in The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Literary Review and The TLS. His books for children and teens include fantasy trilogy The Darkening Path and The Arrow of Apollo. The nonfiction How to Teach Classics to Your Dog was published in 2020.