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North Is The Night

The Tuonela Duet (Book 1)

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What to expect

With the dark, mythical magic of the Winternight trilogy, and the slow-burn romance of Spinning Silver, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is a feminist fantasy adventure that shows the power of female friendship and how love - both romantic and familial - can conquer even death itself.

In the harsh Finnish wilderness, best friends Aina and Siiri are inseparable despite their opposite natures: Aina is gentle and cautious while Siiri is headstrong and brave. But their friendship is put to the test when Aina is kidnapped by a death goddess and taken to the mythical underworld Tuonela.

Determined to save her friend, Siiri embarks on a dangerous quest north to seek the only human who has ever travelled to Tuonela and returned, the shaman Väinämöinen. But finding him is only the beginning. Siiri must then convince him to teach her his magic so she can rescue Aina.

In Tuonela, Aina is held captive with several other mortal girls . . . and the king of the underworld himself. All are being forced to play the sadistic games of the cruel goddesses of death, and it's soon clear that no one will survive. It's up to Aina to make an extraordinary sacrifice. One that may bind her to Tuonela forever.

Bestselling author Emily Rath expertly weaves Finnish mythology with fantasy adventure in a spellbinding tale of two women who defy the gods themselves to save each other.

Readers LOVE North Is The Night!


'Beautifully weaves together elements of Finnish mythology' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄

'Has everything you could ever wish for, all wrapped up in a fantasy masterpiece. I didn't read this book, I devoured it!' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄

'Beautifully crafted, utterly captivating, drenched in folklore, drowning in danger and dripping with emotion . . . wondrously enchanting' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄

'Truly magical . . . packed with action, magic, love and Finnish mythology, this tale is perfect to get lost in' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄

'The core of it is all Emily: excellent visuals, compelling writing, slooooow burn, and complex characters you are rooting for' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄

'I absolutely LOVED this book! Everything about it is fantastic' ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄

An extraordinary story of love, of courage, of friendship and of magic, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is the stand-alone first novel in an incredible duology.

Critics Review

Rich, vivid, and brimming with emotion, North is the Night pays touching homage to Finnish culture and mythology while forging a unique path all its own. Rath writes with an intensity that imbues every scene, so that you weep and cheer for Siiri and Aina as they find their strength and claim their power
Vaishnavi Patel, author of Kaikeyi
In North Is the Night, Emily Rath recreates a folkloric Finland rife with magic and mayhem, where witches, goddesses, and two irrepressible human girls clash in epic battles of wit and heart. The best fiction transports its reader to another world. Rath's world is one I did not want to leave. Prepare to be captivated!
Lauren J. A. Bear, author of MEDUSA'S SISTERS
Wintry, dark and enchanting - I was completely engrossed by North is the Night
Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne
North Is the Night casts a wintry spell of myth and magic, love and despair, dread and wonder. A compelling, immersive ride with characters I adored and a story that kept me turning pages!
Melissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds
Rath seamlessly weaves together stories of life, death, and love, to create an epic and wondrous world. Just incredible
Phoenecia Rogerson, author of HERC
Phenomenal - I was totally blown away. Mesmerising and utterly engrossing from the first chapter, North of the Night draws you into its worlds with such depth that you can't put it down and don't want it to end. Rath's imagery, fast-paced plot, and compelling characters make for an incredibly satisfying read. This is a must read for fans of both mythology and fantasy books. I will be telling everyone to buy it!
Hannah Lynn, author of Athena's Child
A romantic, adventure-filled tale that will enrapture readers with a transportive saga of love, friendship and magic
Adreinne Young, author of Spells for Forgetting
Author Emily Rath
Narrator Lucy Doig, Maryam Ali
Series The Tuonela Duet
Duration 19 hours and 4 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781529436525
Format Audiobook
Publisher Quercus
Genre Ancient religions and Mythologies, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Myths and Legends
Availability AU, GB, IE

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