"A spellbinding story of world-altering power and revenge? Hawkins has created a fascinating, unusual world in which ordinary people can learn to wield breathtaking power --and he's also written a compelling story about love and revenge that never loses sight of the human emotions at its heart. A wholly original, engrossing, disturbing, and beautiful book." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Scott Hawkins lives in Atlanta with his wife and a large pack of foster dogs. When not writing he enjoys woodwork, cooking long and impractical recipes, and playing fetch with his dogs. He works as a computer programmer. The Library at Mount Char is his first novel.