First published 2011
In the chaotic BookWorld, Thursday Next - the renowned literary detective - vanishes just before crucial peace talks. Her fictional counterpart must track down the real Thursday to stop a sinister plot that threatens the very fabric of the literary realm. Navigating a labyrinth of metafictional intrigue, she races against time to uncover the truth, all while fending off warring factions vying for control. With the fate of the BookWorld hanging in the balance, the written Thursday faces her greatest challenge yet - restoring order before the entire literary landscape implodes.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, literary-fiction, mystery, fantasy, books-about-books
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: detective, found-family, metafiction
Setting: England
601 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Press