The Society of Unknowable Objects

Prepare to be captivated by an enchanting new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author known for the fantasy hit, The Book of Doors. This globe-trotting thriller blends an incredible dose of magic with the thrilling style of Michael Crichton, creating a unique reading experience. As described by Sunyi Dean, bestselling author of The Book Eaters, it is truly brilliant. For decades, a world filled with magical artefacts, largely unknown to the general populace, has remained largely silent. However, three members of a secret society stay vigilant, gathering biannually in the basement of a London bookshop. Dedicated to safeguarding their archive of magical items, they aim to protect the world from these powerful objects.When Frank Simpson, a long-standing member of the Society of Unknowable Objects, discovers a new artefact has surfaced in Hong Kong, he enlists the society’s newest member, author Magda Sparks, to investigate. Shortly after her arrival, Magda finds herself in lethal danger, targeted by a professional assassin intimately familiar with these magical objects, particularly one stolen from him ten years ago. Magda narrowly escapes, deploying a mysterious artefact unknown even to the Society.Upon returning to London, Magda uncovers that she's not the only one harboring secrets. The most crucial secret concerns the true mission of the Society. Her findings embark her on a dangerous journey to the southern United States, seeking not an unknowable object but a mysterious person—the assassin she encountered in Hong Kong. As she delves deeper, Magda realizes that many are on the hunt for these magical items and that her own family has long been entangled in safeguarding these secrets.Magic, while potent, is best kept hidden, but Magda will find that the truth might wield even greater power. Gareth Brown's The Book of Doors has received high praise: Stuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, calls it "joyful and bursting with adventure," while Lee Child describes it as "a distinct and thrilling debut." Rosie Andrews, author of The Leviathan, simply deems it a captivating page-turner.