Hyo the Hellmaker

A breathtaking YA fantasy, illustrated with stunning Japanese-inspired artwork by the author, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Xiran Jay Zhao and R.F. Kuang. Meet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyors of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your enemies. They'll make it personal... But for a price! Hyo Hakai is a hellmaker. But when a curse destroys her village, she and her brother are forced to flee to the Island of Onogoro - a place where Gods live among humans. Hyo expects the bodies when they show up, but as she invetigates she is drawn into a tangled web of ens, death, conspiracy and secrets. A unique YA debut from author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh. This beautiful package is highly illustrated with Manga style art. Drawing on Japanese traditions and classic mystery storytelling, Hyo's world will captivate readers from start to finish. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows, Iron Widow and Spirited Away. "A vividly imagined fantasy like no other. Hyo the Hellmaker hurtles the reader into a rich multilayered plot filled with curses, gods and a touch of the macabre. With stunning illustrations and a plot that keeps twisting, Hyo will satisfy both the mystery and anime fans alike." - Eliza Chan, author of Fathomfolk

A breathtaking YA fantasy, illustrated with stunning Japanese-inspired artwork by the author, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Xiran Jay Zhao and R.F. Kuang. Meet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyors of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your enemies. They'll make it personal... But for a price! Hyo Hakai is a hellmaker. But when a curse destroys her village, she and her brother are forced to flee to the Island of Onogoro - a place where Gods live among humans. Hyo expects the bodies when they show up, but as she invetigates she is drawn into a tangled web of ens, death, conspiracy and secrets. A unique YA debut from author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh. This beautiful package is highly illustrated with Manga style art. Drawing on Japanese traditions and classic mystery storytelling, Hyo's world will captivate readers from start to finish. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows, Iron Widow and Spirited Away. "A vividly imagined fantasy like no other. Hyo the Hellmaker hurtles the reader into a rich multilayered plot filled with curses, gods and a touch of the macabre. With stunning illustrations and a plot that keeps twisting, Hyo will satisfy both the mystery and anime fans alike." - Eliza Chan, author of Fathomfolk

From debut author Mina Ikemoto Ghosh comes a stunningly illustrated, high-fantasy debut novel. Meet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyors of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict on your enemies. They'll make it personal... for a price! Hyo Hakai is a hellmaker: a creator of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your worst enemies. When a demon destroys her village, she and her brother flee to Onogoro -- an island where the gods of Hyo's land live among humans. The hellmakers' hereditary curse, however, won't allow Hyo to settle in quietly. Hyo is curse-bound to investigate the deaths that come her way and find commissioners to avenge them. As she's pulled deeper into a tangled web of fateful links and dark secrets, Hyo must navigate the intricate rules of Onogoro's gods without becoming their pawn. She'll quickly realize that murderers and gods have one thing in common -- they always think they can get away with it... At least, that was before Hyo arrived. In this breathtaking debut, author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh weaves action, fantasy, and myth into an unforgettable illustrated YA murder-mystery novel.

From debut author Mina Ikemoto Ghosh comes a stunningly illustrated, high-fantasy debut novel. Meet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyors of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict on your enemies. They'll make it personal... for a price! Hyo Hakai is a hellmaker: a creator of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your worst enemies. When a demon destroys her village, she and her brother flee to Onogoro -- an island where the gods of Hyo's land live among humans. The hellmakers' hereditary curse, however, won't allow Hyo to settle in quietly. Hyo is curse-bound to investigate the deaths that come her way and find commissioners to avenge them. As she's pulled deeper into a tangled web of fateful links and dark secrets, Hyo must navigate the intricate rules of Onogoro's gods without becoming their pawn. She'll quickly realize that murderers and gods have one thing in common -- they always think they can get away with it... At least, that was before Hyo arrived. In this breathtaking debut, author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh weaves action, fantasy, and myth into an unforgettable illustrated YA murder-mystery novel.