The Governor's Witch
Volume One of The Books of Witchery

When witchcraft crashes into the realm of ghosts, who wins?Magic, mystery, and the infernal come alive in this sharp and intricate fantasy novel from the author of The Books of Conjury.Three years as the colony’s Minister of Magickal Sciences, and Kate still feels like an imposter. When she’s approached by her most vocal critic to help with a strange disappearance, she reluctantly agrees. But nothing adds up. A woman both dead and not dead. Unquiet spirits immune to her witchcraft. Signs of a long-rumored realm of ghosts.Into this mystery steps a rival Kate never expected: the only other witch in the Colonies.Can Kate unlock the riddle of the dead while staying one step ahead of a sociopathic rival? Will she uncover the unseen hand at work behind the uncanny magic? And can she prove to her detractors—and to herself—she’s worthy of the office she holds?With unforgettable characters and lavish detail, The Governor’s Witch keeps the fantasy twists coming.