The Book Keeper
Mysterious, magical, and a little bit deadly… Welcome to Unholy Island.
Luke Taylor was searching for his missing twin brother when he discovered a new purpose on a magical tidal island. Living in a quirky bookshop is a dream come true - he just didn’t expect it to be so damn dangerous.
Running a business on a tiny island was always going to bring challenges, but Luke didn’t bargain on strange customers, hexed books, or a sentient shop that seems to have its own ideas about how things ought to be done.
Not to mention his deepening feelings for the island’s resident witch...
Esme Gray became the island’s Ward Witch seven years ago and has built a life of safety and quiet for herself. A balm for her abusive past.
Her feelings for the new Book Keeper have disturbed those calm waters, and when his life is threatened, she doesn’t hesitate to dive in to help. But is she strong enough to pull them both out alive?
Sarah Painter
Sarah Painter has always been drawn to the quiet spaces where reality brushes against the magical. From her home in rural Scotland, she crafts contemporary fantasy novels that feel at once familiar and enchanted, offering readers a world where hidden powers stir just beneath the surface of everyday life.
Painter first made her mark with The Language of Spells, a lyrical story that hinted at the emotional depth and atmospheric beauty that would become hallmarks of her work. But it’s through the Crow Investigations series that she has truly carved her place among readers who crave their mysteries laced with magic. Set in a secret London where ancient families guard old powers and private investigator Lydia Crow tries to keep one foot in the ordinary world, the series blends urban fantasy with classic noir in a way that feels both fresh and timeless.
Unholy Island
Trilogy.
Unholy Island consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
