The Luminaries

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From the bestselling author of the Witchlands series comes a gripping contemporary fantasy about confronting fears in a perilous forest and uncovering family secrets. An Instant New York Times Bestseller and a highly anticipated YA title, this story unfolds in Hemlock Falls, a town that exists off the map, where phones fail and the surrounding forest poses deadly threats. Winnie Wednesday longs to join the Luminaries, an ancient order dedicated to protecting her town and humanity from the nightmarish creatures that emerge from the woods. After her father's betrayal as a witch, Winnie’s family faces ostracism, but on her sixteenth birthday, she has the chance to prove her loyalty and restore her family's honor by surviving the Luminary hunter trials—or perish in the attempt. To succeed, she seeks help from Jay Friday, her ex-best friend and the town's rebellious spirit. As the most promising new hunter, Jay holds secrets about the forest's nightmares that could change everything. Together, they confront dangers that threaten not just their lives but the very fabric of Hemlock Falls. "You'll want to get lost in this world again and again."