The Book of Doors - Gareth Brown

The Book of Doors

By Gareth Brown

  • Release Date: 2024-02-13
  • Genre: Contemporary
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 325 Ratings

Description

A debut novel full of magic, adventure, and romance, The Book of Doors opens up a thrilling world of contemporary fantasy for readers of The Midnight Library, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, The Night Circus, and any modern story that mixes the wonder of the unknown with just a tinge of darkness.

Cassie Andrews works in a New York City bookshop, shelving books, making coffee for customers, and living an unassuming, ordinary life. Until the day one of her favorite customers—a lonely yet charming old man—dies right in front of her. Cassie is devastated. She always loved his stories, and now she has nothing to remember him by. Nothing but the last book he was reading.  

But this is no ordinary book…

It is the Book of Doors. 

Inscribed with enigmatic words and mysterious drawings, it promises Cassie that any door is every door. You just need to know how to open them.

Then she’s approached by a gaunt stranger in a rumpled black suit with a Scottish brogue who calls himself Drummond Fox. He’s a librarian who keeps watch over a unique set of rare volumes. The tome now in Cassie’s possession is not the only book with great power, but it is the one most coveted by those who collect them.

Now Cassie is being hunted by those few who know of the Special Books. With only her roommate Izzy to confide in, she has to decide if she will help the mysterious and haunted Drummond protect the Book of Doors—and the other books in his secret library’s care—from those who will do evil. Because only Drummond knows where the unique library is and only Cassie’s book can get them there. 

But there are those willing to kill to obtain those secrets. And a dark force—in the form of a shadowy, sadistic woman—is at the very top of that list.

Reviews

  • Amazing plot and surprising twists!

    5
    By Xoandrea
    I love this book! It’s mind blowing how someone could think of a story like this. I didn’t want to put the book down! Sooo good! Really enjoyed it.
  • Too many lost opportunities

    2
    By Heelermom
    Premise had promise, but characters are too flat, too many things that would not pass as real motivations.
  • book of doors

    5
    By bayleesbest
    This book kept me wanting to read continuously. Told my husband about it and he will be reading it soon.
  • Fun Ride

    4
    By safetymeeting
    Thoroughly enjoyable. A couple characters seemed a little on the one dimensional side (the woman for one) but a great ride overall.
  • Excellent

    5
    By LowtherJ
    I loved this book from beginning until the end. I had not heard of this author and took a chance. Amazing stories. I felt connected with many of the characters. Looking forward to this authors next book.
  • Must read!

    5
    By Radeal
    This booked pulled me in and kept me engaged in the twists and turns of the story. I loved the characters and the way this book made me think about some big life questions. This is a must read kind of book!!
  • Many worlds of mystery

    5
    By DrawRiot
    This was An amazing book I couldn’t put it down and ready it into the late nights and morning hours over just a few days. Thank you for the moments of joy that came to life for me while reading this wonderful story.
  • A book of delight

    5
    By dbegor1
    That was a great read!
  • Really really good story

    5
    By Hesh100
    I couldn’t put it down. It was really a fun good story.
  • Interesting and captivating

    5
    By FamilyDoyle
    This was a fun read. The characters are well developed, the plot all comes together in an interesting set of twists. I found it very enjoyable to read.