The Callers
USA: Chronicle Books
ANZ: HarperCollins Publishers Australia
Callers can conjure anything out of thin air. But what if the things don’t come from nothing? What if they’re taken from … someone else?
In the world of Elipsom, the ability to Call, or summon objects, is a coveted skill. And yet despite being born into a family of Callers, Quin doesn't have the gift. But everything changes when instead of summoning an object, Quin makes something disappear. He quickly discovers that the objects Callers bring into their world aren't conjured at all, but are taken from another land, and another people who have had their lives slowly stolen from them.
Now Quin must team up with Allie, a girl who's determined to stop this unjust practice, and decide whether he should remain loyal to his family, or betray them-and save the world.
‘Beautiful, big-hearted and so original - I fell in love with this book’ - Amie Kaufman, NYT Bestselling author of The World Between Blinks
‘A refreshing, affecting work that shows what thoughtful fantasy can do.’ - Booklist
'Lush and dazzling, this enchanting fantasy whisks you away to an inventive world, full of intrigue and adventure. The Callers is captivating to the very end.'
- Rhiannon Williams, Ampersand Prize-winning author of the Narroway Trilogy
‘a fresh, original and timely story’ - Kirkus Reviews
‘a thoughtful, nuanced fantasy adventure’ - Books + Publishing
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