Sarah Monette

Sarah Monette is an American author of fantasy and horror novels and short stories. She is known for her 'Doctrine of Labyrinths' series, which includes 'Mélusine', 'The Virtu', 'The Mirador', and 'Corambis'. Monette has also collaborated with Elizabeth Bear on the 'Iskryne World' series. Her work is characterized by complex characters and intricate world-building. She has a Ph.D. in English literature, with a focus on Renaissance drama, and her academic background often informs her writing. In addition to her work under her own name, she also writes under the pseudonym Katherine Addison.

Books

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  1. 1. The Bone Key

    Cover of 'The Bone Key' by Sarah Monette

    "The Bone Key" is a collection of interconnected short stories centered around the character of Kyle Murchison Booth, a socially awkward museum archivist with a penchant for the supernatural. The tales are steeped in gothic horror and follow Booth as he encounters a series of eerie and otherworldly mysteries that he must solve. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of ancient artifacts and the occult, Booth navigates through hauntings, curses, and the restless undead, all while grappling with his own personal demons and the loneliness that pervades his life. The stories are rich in atmosphere and evoke the style of classic ghost stories, offering a modern homage to the genre with a unique, introspective protagonist.

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