Librarian Sebastian Rath and his lover Vesper Rune are tasked with seeking and containing the evil Books of the Bound. But one of the Books has been freed from its prison—and is in the hands of a killer.
As more bodies turn up, Sebastian finds himself tempted to use forbidden magic to locate the Book and stop the murderer. And when an unexpected connection to the necromancers who created the Books is revealed, Sebastian must choose just how far he’ll go to right the wrongs of the past—even if it means endangering his own future.
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In a city where the veil between science and sorcery grows thin, secrets don’t stay buried—and neither do the dead. Rath & Rune draws readers into a brooding, gaslit world shaped by arcane experiments, forbidden knowledge, and the haunting echo of things left unsaid.
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At its heart is the perilous dance between a reserved bookseller who sees more than he lets on and a warlock whose powers come with a steep price. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of occult mysteries, eldritch horrors, and institutions more dangerous than the monsters they claim to control. But beneath the layers of mystery and menace lies something even more fragile—hope, trust, and a romance as slow-burning as it is deeply earned.
With its gothic overtones and richly textured storytelling, the series offers a fresh spin on paranormal romance and dark academia. It doesn't shy away from the grotesque or the tender, weaving body horror and emotional vulnerability into something quietly powerful. The prose is atmospheric, the pacing taut, and every revelation cuts just deep enough to leave a scar.
Perfect for readers who crave queer speculative fiction that’s equal parts shadowy intrigue and intimate connection, Rath & Rune doesn't just invite you into its world—it lures you in, murmuring secrets you’re not sure you should hear. And once you're in, there's no turning back.
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