T. KINGFISHER writes fantasy, horror, and occasional oddities, including Nettle & Bone, Thornhedge, A Sorceress Comes to Call, What Moves the Dead, and A House with Good Bones. Under a pen name, she also writes bestselling children's books. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, cats, and absolutely no horses.

Praise for Hemlock & Silver:

"A new favorite! Hemlock & Silver achieves the extraordinary feat of feeling both classic and unique. Masterful storytelling with an unforgettable heroine, creepy magic, and a fantastic cat! I almost wish I hadn't read it so I could read it again for the first time!"--Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

"Eerie and aching, I've loved everything that Kingfisher has written but this might be my favorite."--Cassandra Khaw, USA Today bestselling author of Nothing But Blackened Teeth

"A darkly enchanting tale of poison and power. Beautifully crafted and utterly spellbinding."--Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night

"Hemlock & Silver is T. Kingfisher at her best--clever, romantic, and a hell of a good time."--Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf

"This is T. Kingfisher at her finest. Continuing in her tradition of horror-tinged, fairytale-inspired storytelling, Kingfisher pairs a wonderfully offbeat fantasy narrative with her signature wit, which compares favourably with the likes of Terry Pratchett. It's impossible not to root for our clever, unapologetically bumbling protagonist, Healer Anja. Hemlock & Silver is as delightful as it is impressive."--Heather Fawcett, New York Times bestselling author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies

"Utterly delightful... Kingfisher wows."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

Praise for the works of T. Kingfisher:

"Full of melancholy charm. . . . it's such a pleasure to read."--The New York Times

"T. Kingfisher's delicate, bittersweet style of fantasy is like nothing else on shelves at the moment. . . . a perfect blend of sharp-edged humor and horror-tinged heart."--Paste

"Kingfisher never fails to dazzle."--Peter S. Beagle, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning author of The Last Unicorn

"Kingfisher's fairyland is full of teeth, wonder and horror; what's dark is very dark, but what's good will give you warmth. By the last page, my heart was mended."--NPR

"A wonderful entwining of darkness & whimsy."--Travis Baldree, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Legends & Lattes

"Refreshing. . . . a true comfort read, in which gentleness endures despite outrageous cruelty."--The Washington Post

"Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth."--Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education and Uprooted

"Haunting and unusual." --Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author of the Tortall series

Publisher: Tor Books

Pub date: 2025-08-19

Length: 368 pages