Alex Stern Series by Leigh Bardugo - 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set. Ninth House. Hell Bent. Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Gollancz. Author: Leigh Bardugo. Series: Alex Stern (also known as the Ninth House series). Overview. Step into the shadow-drenched world of Yale's secret societies with this brand-new paperback set of Leigh Bardugo's bestselling Alex Stern series. Following outsider Galaxy "Alex" Stern as she uncovers occult conspiracies among America's elite, Ninth House and Hell Bent combine dark academia, murder mystery and dangerous magic into one unforgettable duology. A Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, this is essential reading for adult fantasy fans who love atmosphere and unrelenting suspense.. About the Books. Ninth House introduces Alex Stern, the sole survivor of an unsolved multiple homicide who is offered an unlikely second chance: a full ride to Yale in exchange for monitoring the occult rituals of the university's ancient secret societies. When a young woman is murdered near campus, the official explanation doesn't sit right with Alex, and she is drawn into a dangerous investigation that exposes the rot beneath Yale's privileged veneer. Blending campus mystery, ghost story and biting social commentary, it became an instant hit, winning the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy.. Hell Bent picks up the story as Alex, forbidden by the secretive Lethe House from attempting a rescue, refuses to abandon her mentor Darlington to the hell he's trapped in. Recruiting a small band of allies, she sets out to breach the boundary between worlds and bring him home, whatever the cost. Raising the stakes on the occult intrigue and sharp characterisation that made Ninth House so compelling, Hell Bent deepens the mythology of the series while delivering a propulsive, emotionally charged continuation.. Complete duology so far: Read Ninth House and Hell Bent back-to-back in publication order.. Bestselling dark academia fantasy: A Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling se