The Descent

The stunning conclusion to Alma Katsu's gripping supernatural trilogy that began with The Taker .

'We had a tangled history, Adair and I. Somewhere along the way he fell in love with me, but I was too afraid to love him in return. Afraid of what I knew he was capable of and what even he himself didn’t know he could do.

I was really grabbed by the narrative voice and I was fascinated by the story - what a story!

This story resonates with spirit, blending myth with reality, tragedy with triumph, the pages oozing with passion into a compelling saga. Sharp as a broken piece of glass, crisply plotted, way ahead of anything and everything in the pack.

Engrossing ... this thrilling conclusion is a can’t-miss entry for fans who have followed Lanny’s journey from 1800s New England to contemporary times. And it’s utterly impossible to put down.

A satisfying finale to an intense and spellbinding series... The Descent is a haunting, unforgettable tale of love, passion and humanity. RT Book Reviews

The Descent is a masterful conclusion to what may be one of the best trilogies I've ever read. Alma Katsu's lyrical writing style makes The Taker trilogy one of those series that lingers in your mind long after you have finished reading it ... highly recommended!

Throw away everything that you thought you knew about this series. I don’t believe there is a reader who could have foreseen the culmination of this trilogy…I loved The Descent and adored this series. It’s the kind of series you pass along to your friends…

[The Descent] …will blow readers away with its creativity, nuance, and multilayered story. Book series tend to taper off for readers in terms of depth of story and the ability to surprise, but Katsu’s Taker series has transcended levels with each installment… Peers behind the veil between the human and spiritual world… A stunning end to a brilliant trilogy.

It’s always difficult to come to the end of a series, especially one that was so good… This is certainly one of the more interesting series to come along in quite a while.

Did you ever pick up a book that changed the way you looked at a certain genre? That's how I felt when I read Alma Katsu's The Taker . Her vivid, imaginative storytelling, and the most unique worldbuilding ever…

THE DESCENT is enchantingly magical with unanticipated surprises and fascinating characters … an unforgettable roller-coaster ride, where emotions run the gamut from deep fear to highest elation. THE DESCENT is part of an extraordinary series, where supernatural adventures are memorable while the cast of characters are notably original.

A graduate of the Masters writing program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Alma Katsu worked briefly in advertising and PR before moving into the intelligence world, working as a senior analyst for several US agencies, including the CIA and the American equivalent of GCHQ. She was also a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Alma Katsu lives in the Washington, DC area. To find out more, visit her website almakatsubooks.com