The Changeling: A Novel (Unabridged)
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4.3 • 75 Ratings
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
“Mesmerizing . . . a dark fairy tale of New York, full of magic and loss, myth and mystery, love and madness.”—Marlon James, author of the Dark Star trilogy
NOW AN APPLE TV+ SERIES STARRING LAKEITH STANFIELD • ONE OF TIME’S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME
Winner of an American Book Award, a Locus Award for Best Horror Novel, a British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel, a World Fantasy Award for Best Novel • Nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award, an International Dublin Literary Award, a Mythopoeic Award for Literature
When Apollo Kagwa’s father disappeared, he left his son a box of books and strange recurring dreams. Now Apollo is a father himself—and as he and his wife, Emma, settle into their new lives as parents, exhaustion and anxiety start to take their toll. Apollo’s old dreams return and Emma begins acting odd. At first Emma seems to be exhibiting signs of postpartum depression. But before Apollo can do anything to help, Emma commits a horrific act and vanishes. Thus begins Apollo’s quest to find a wife and child who are nothing like he’d imagined. His odyssey takes him to a forgotten island, a graveyard full of secrets, a forest where immigrant legends still live, and finally back to a place he thought he had lost forever.
NAMED ONE OF PASTE’S BEST HORROR BOOKS OF THE DECADE • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times • USA Today • The New York Public Library • NPR • BuzzFeed • Kirkus Reviews • Book Riot
“The thriller you won’t be able to put down.”—O: The Oprah Magazine
“Intense, riveting . . . The story is a long, slow burn with a lingering sizzle.”—Los Angeles Review of Books
“A modern-day tale of terror rooted in ancient myth and folklore, brimming with magical revelation and emotional truth.”—San Francisco Chronicle
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
We were genuinely shook by this stunning and twisted fantasy thriller. Unlike his own absent father, antique bookseller Apollo Kagwa can’t wait to be a dad. But motherhood is having a dark, strange effect on Apollo’s beloved wife, Emma, who disappears without a trace after a shocking night of violence. Determined to uncover the truth, Apollo plunges into a haunting odyssey into the wild, forgotten corners of New York City. Award-winning author Victor LaValle delivers a chilling tale of redemption that perfectly captures the hopes, fears, and terror of becoming a first-time parent. His expertly paced narration amplifies the story’s sense of unease and otherworldliness, especially as the story approaches its seriously intense climax. The Changeling is a modern fable brimming with terror and wisdom.
Customer Reviews
Amazing!
This was such an excellent book and narration. One of the best pieces of writing I’ve consumed in years. A dark fairy tale that keeps you engaged throughout its entirety. Worth every second.