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BooksfantasyAnathema
Cover of Anathema by Keri Lake
№ 1 · The Eating Woods Duology

Anathema,

by Keri Lake

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Rating4.3/ 5
Ratings41
Pages599
Reading Hours12h
Published2024
LanguageEnglish

§Synopsis

01

"There are whispers about what lurks in Witch Knell—the forest where sinners go to die. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what's taken is never given back. Only those who've lost their senses would dare to go near it.

Or the banished.

Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to breach the misty labyrinth of trees, but a tragic turn of events compels her beyond the archway of bones to a boundary no mortal has crossed before. One that cloaks a dark and fantastical world that's as dangerous as it is alluring.

It's there that he dwells, the cursed lord of Eidolon. The one tasked to keep her hidden from the magehood that seeks to crucify her in the name of an arcane prophecy. Zevander Rydainn, known to his prey as The Scorpion, is the coldest, most calculated assassin in all of Aethyria, and he'd sooner toss his feisty ward to a pack of vicious fyredrakes than keep her safe.

If only he could.

Maevyth's blood is the key to breaking his despised curse and vanquishing the slumbering evil in Witch Knell. Unfortunately for Lord Rydainn, fate has other plans for the irresistible little enchantress. And his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything.

Including himself."-- Provided by Amazon

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§Genres
fantasy1fiction1
§Moods
adventurous1dark1mysterious1tense1
§Tags
#a mix driven1#loveable characters1#not diverse characters1#plot driven1#strong character development1#unloveable characters1

§About the Author

Keri Lake

5 books in catalog

Atmospheric worldbuilding and intense themes of vengeance, obsession, and forbidden love define the dark gothic fiction landscape where morally complex antiheroes clash with resilient heroines. Author Keri Lake has built a broad following as a New York Times and USA Today bestselling writer by crafting dark romance and dystopian narratives filled with sinister magic, eerie environments, and high-stakes tension, as seen in notable titles such as Nocticadia and Nightshade.

Career & Background

Keri Lake began her career inspired by crumbling fairytales and haunted settings, developing a signature focus on dark gothic romance and dystopian fiction. Over her publishing career, Lake has authored numerous standalone novels and multi-volume series that feature dark fantasy elements, demonology, and revenge plots. In addition to standalone gothic titles such as Master of Salt & Bones, her body of work includes dystopian romances such as Juniper, Unraveling, Calico, Descending, Kings of Carrion, and God of Monsters. Her releases have achieved bestselling status and expanded into audiobook format through productions with Podium Entertainment and Audible.

Writing Style & Themes

Lake's writing style is characterized by moody, immersive worldbuilding and fast-paced narratives with intricate plot twists. Her stories regularly pit feisty, determined heroines against morally ambiguous antiheroes and villainous figures driven by past trauma or vengeance. She incorporates elements of arcane magic, dark secrets, and sinister supernatural forces, balancing gritty suspense with intense emotional conflict. Lake draws creative inspiration for her writing from moody alternative music, dark folklore, and complex romantic tropes.

Major Works

  • Nocticadia — A dark gothic romance set in an isolated, eerie academic setting focused on sinister secrets, arcane lore, and intense romantic suspense.
  • Nightshade — The first book in a dark gothic romance duology featuring complex antiheroes, supernatural threats, and themes of vengeance and obsession.
  • Master of Salt & Bones — A standalone gothic dark romance centered on a brooding protagonist, a remote coastal estate, and deeply buried secrets.
  • Anathema — A gothic romance novel that combines dark fantasy elements, forbidden desire, and atmospheric suspense.
  • Eldritch — A dark gothic romantic novel incorporating elements of ancient magic, dark secrets, and high-stakes passion.

§Featured Series

The Eating Woods Duology

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Anathema

Keri Lake, 2024
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Eldritch

Keri Lake, 2025

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§Genres
fantasy1fiction1
§Moods
adventurous1dark1mysterious1tense1
§Tags
#a mix driven1#loveable characters1#not diverse characters1#plot driven1#strong character development1#unloveable characters1

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ISBN-139798338704387
ISBN-108401038286
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