Synopsis "Archived"

Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books. Each body has a story to tell- a life seen in pictures that only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive. Da first brought Mackenzie Bishop here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself. Now Da is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was: a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often-violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive. Being a Keeper isn't just dangerous-it's a constant reminder of those Mac has lost. Da's death was hard enough, but now that her little brother is gone too, Mac starts to wonder about the boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking. In the Archive, the dead must never be disturbed. And yet, someone is deliberately altering Histories, erasing essential chapters. Unless Mac can piece together what remains, the Archive itself might crumble and fall. In this haunting, richly imagined novel, Victoria Schwab reveals the thin lines between past and present, love and pain, trust and deceit, unbearable loss and hardwon redemption. Advance praise for THE ARCHIVED: "This gripping supernatural thriller features nuanced characters navigating a complex moral universe." ?Kirkus Reviews

V. E. Schwab

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Victoria E. Schwab (California, USA, 1987), is a leading writer in fantasy and science fiction, recognized for both young and adult audiences. With over 17 published works, she is known for series like The Archived (The Archived and The Unbound), the Villains duology (Vicious and Vengeful), and the Shades of Magic trilogy (A Darker Shade of Magic, A Gathering of Shadows, and A Conjuring of Light). Her books are characterized by imaginative worlds, complex characters, and plots that address themes such as magic, ethics, and moral dualities.

Schwab has received multiple accolades, including seven nominations for the Goodreads Choice Awards, winning in 2022 with Gallant in the category of fantasy and science fiction for young adults. Her works have been translated into more than a dozen languages, several adapted for film and television, establishing her as a key voice in contemporary fantasy literature.

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