The Lure of Wolves and Whispers
a propulsive and dark romantasy for fans of One Dark Window
$29.75
- Paperback
464 pages
- Release Date
7 July 2026
Summary
MAGIC COMES WITH A TERRIBLE PRICE. ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY?
Years after the High King banned magic, whispers persist that a mage remembered only as the Martyr lies in hiding, waiting to lead the people into their powers once more.
For Maeve, the stories are just that, stories. But when her sister is gravely injured, she risks impalement on the dreaded Black Dock for a chance to buy the forbidden magic that could save her sister’s life and trade her own to a rut…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399748988 |
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| ISBN-10: | 139974898X |
| Author: | Amanda Connolly |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodderscape |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 464 |
| Release Date: | 7 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 580g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 152mm x 38mm |
| Series: | The Martyred Isle Series |
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Critics Review
A relentless ride through a land sundered by poison and rebellion, Connolly’s The Lure of Wolves and Whispers is as raw, compelling, and as unflinching in the face of horror as its protagonist. The delicious slow-burn romance is the cherry on top of a masterfully-woven debut * Shalini Abeysekara *
[A] pulse-pounding romantasy debut… . Maeve’s candid narration amplifies the tale’s emotional impact, while subtle, effective worldbuilding adds texture. Political intrigue, high-stakes action, and a steamy love triangle between white-cued characters combine for a twisty, electrifying trilogy launch * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
This trilogy opener infused with Irish lore is a fast-paced, bloody story of cruelty, fear, and the fragile power of hope. The action begins on the first page and holds strong through the end. The characters are complex, and the romantic tension is steamy… A sizzling, high-stakes debut launching a series that readers will greedily devour * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *
The Bachelor meets Throne of Glass in this atmospheric, slow-burn romantasy … The story is well-paced and readers will be kept on their toes as the plot shifts between the tasks of the competition, life in the castle, and Maeve’s rebellious activities. A promising debut; hand to readers who enjoyed Lauren Roberts’s Powerless and Shelby Mahurin’s Serpent & Dove * SLJ *
Amanda Connolly’s debut has been dominating fantasy BookTok for months, and we’re happy to report that the hype is entirely justified * SciFi Now *
About The Author
Amanda Connolly
Amanda Connolly is an award-winning journalist whose work focuses on Canadian and international politics, most often around issues of foreign policy, national security and defence, and gender equality. She is a dual Canadian-Irish citizen and The Lure of Wolves and Whispers, her debut novel, draws loose inspiration from the legend claiming St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland centuries ago. She resides in Canada’s beautiful capital of Ottawa.
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