Galaxy 'Alex' Stern, a survivor of a horrific, unsolved crime, is given a second chance at Yale University, but her 'free ride' comes with a sinister catch. As a freshman, Alex possesses the unique ability to see ghosts, a power that makes her the perfect candidate to monitor Yale's notoriously powerful and secretive societies. These elite organizations, far from mere social clubs, dabble in forbidden magic, communicate with the dead, and wield immense influence. When a young girl is murdered on campus, and authorities are quick to dismiss it with a convenient explanation, Alex refuses to accept it. Haunted by her past and the spectral world, she dives into the dark underbelly of Yale, uncovering a web of ancient rituals, dangerous secrets, and powerful figures who will stop at nothing to protect their arcane practices. Alex must navigate this perilous world to find the truth, even if it means confronting the very forces that could destroy her.
Critical Reception
"An instant New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Award winner, 'Ninth House' has been lauded by literary titans like Stephen King and Lev Grossman for its compelling dark academia and innovative urban fantasy."
Adaptations
In development for television with Amazon Studios.