Death on the Caldera
$21.06
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
16 December 2025
Summary
It’s Murder on the Orient Express with witches! A thrilling blend of fantasy and classic murder mystery, this rollicking adventure with a wide cast of suspects is ideal for those who love both Agatha Christie and V. E. Schwab, and are drawn to stories that take place in a vivid fantasy world.
The Linde siblings Kellen, Davina, and Morel are anxious to return to the kingdom of Halgyr before their father dies, leaving Kellen to assume the throne as king. They book tickets on a …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781835411582 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1835411584 |
| Author: | Emily Paxman |
| Publisher: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 16 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 348g |
| Dimensions: | 34mm x 131mm x 199mm |
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Critics Review
An intriguingly fresh magic system complements this whodunit in the best way. – Caitlin Rozakis, bestselling author of Dreadfu
A cunning mystery set upon a surprisingly alien world. – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London
A stunning debut. Paxman offers up high stakes adventure and a mystery full of satisfying twists and turns, all wrapped in a gorgeous layer of magic. Masterfully done! – A. C. Wise, author of Wendy, Darling and Hooked
Bursting with rich characters and explosive intrigue (literally), Death on the Caldera produces a rare alchemy in its blend of magic, murder, and mystery. A smart, thrilling debut! – Julie Leong, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes
Eminently memorable, Death on the Caldera is a classic murder-mystery romp, with realistic characters and an enthralling magic system steeped in intriguing mythos. This unmissable debut is a heck of a pageturner. – Kritika H. Rao, author of The Surviving Sky and The Legend of Meneka
A captivating blend of classic murder mystery and adventurous fantasy Death on the Caldera brings a fresh, captivating voice to both genres. Filled with powerful witches, unpredictable magic, and a suspicious yet endearing cast of characters fighting for survival, this book is nearly impossible to put down. – Camilla Raines, author of The Hollow and the Haunted
A gripping murder mystery, combining political intrigue, volcanic magic and witches that are truly creepy, Death on the Caldera is a thrilling adventure that keeps you guessing until the very last page. – Genoveva Dimova, author of Foul Days
Emily Paxman
Emily Paxman lives in British Columbia, Canada, and is a recent graduate of Chatham University’s Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program. Her writing, including extracts from Death on the Caldera, has been placed numerous times in the Storymakers Conference First Chapter Contest. In her daily life, she works as a writer and story developer for Wizard Games, an indie video game studio in British Columbia, Canada. She is the author/illustrator of the Neptune Bay cartoon series on Web Toon; Death on the Caldera is her debut novel.
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