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Leigh Bardugo returns with *Hell Bent*, a dark fantasy thriller set on the Yale campus where the elite Ninth House guards arcane secrets. Alex Stern—a former Ninth House member—attempts a daring rescue of her friend Darlington from purgatory, defying university rules. As mysterious faculty deaths mount, Alex must navigate a labyrinth of occult knowledge, strange artifacts, and hidden societies, confronting both ancient magic and personal demons to survive the deadly forces within New Haven’s walls.
First publish date: 2023
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Leigh Bardugo
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