Wildlord

By: Philip Womack

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Paperback | 7 October 2021

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264 Pages

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12.9 x 19.7 x 2.2

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A gripping, moving teen fantasy about young love, dark mystery and magic.One summer morning 16-year-old orphan Tom Swinton receives a strange message from his uncle James, calling him to visit his Suffolk farm.Tom quickly realises something is menacing Mundham farm: but does it come from outside, or from within? Tom discovers old diaries written by a local rector's daughter, which describe her meetings with Rohenga, a member of a supernatural race known as the Samdhiya.When Tom meets one of the Samdhiya, he begins to uncover the secrets of Mundham Farm. The pressure mounts, and Tom finds his loyalties under threat. On the one hand he is offered infinite power; on the other, freedom. Which will he choose?Tom must now face up to his parents' deaths, and expose the truth about his uncle, and his relationship with the Samdhiya. Who are these extraordinary creatures, and what has his uncle kept hidden for so long?

Industry Reviews

"Wildlord crackles with an otherworldly atmosphere reminiscent of the great Alan Garner."

* The Financial Times *

"Womack's stylish prose makes this fantasy novel very much worth reading."

* The Irish Times *

"A gripping, morally complex fantasy by one of my favourite YA writers. Philip Womack deserves to be much more widely read."

-- Meg Rosoff

"Made me feel I was reading a classic from the shelves of my childhood."

-- Jonathan Stroud

"'Ancient sorcery and wild magic clash in this thrilling tale which explores love, loss, and the power of friendship."

-- Katherine Langrish

"A magical tale of malevolence, which spirits readers away on a journey through history and mystery."

-- Pet O'Connell * The Echo *

"Fans of Sarah Maria Griffin's Other Words for Smoke will enjoy this darkly glittering and malevolently magical tale of found family, betrayal and power."

-- Fiona Murphy * Paper Lanterns *

"If you're looking for a gripping adventure with a supernatural edge, this is just the ticket."

* City Kids *

"A beautifully written, highly imaginative fantasy adventure."

-- Anne Cunningham * The Meath Chronicle *

"A wonderfully heady and atmospheric adventure ... Womack is a fine writer."

-- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *

"Wildlord weaves magic and folklore into a thought-provoking teen adventure."

* CultureFly *

"A richly atmospheric and beautifully written addition to literature about the fiercer kind of fairy."

* New Statesman *

"Womack infuses the novel with a creeping sense of disconnection from the contemporary world, emphasizing this ethereal tale's claustrophobic atmosphere."

* Publishers Weekly *

"Philip Womack is skilful at creating suspense."

* Armadillo Magazine *

"This was a great suspenseful novel, it worked well as a teen novel and I think adults would enjoy this too."

* ***** NetGalley Review *

"A fantastic YA story."

* ***** NetGalley Review *

'I really enjoyed the imaginative magic system and setting. It's very mystical and mysterious!'

* Luminous Libro Blog *

'I really enjoyed the worldbuilding in this book. I enjoyed exploring this place just as much as Tom did. There were secrets and twists to discover around every corner. I enjoyed the mysteries as well. I think the best part of the book was the relationships forged between the characters. I also thought the addition of the dialects spoken by the characters lent a great authenticity to the characters ... Great read for fantasy and mystery fans!'

* Goodreads/Netgalley Review *

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