RAVENFALL (Book 1)
Nominated as a best MG Book of 2022 by Goodreads.
Barnes and Noble book club pick for October 2023.
One magical inn, two kids with supernatural powers, and an ancient Celtic creature trying to destroy their world by Halloween night…
Halloweentown meets Supernatural in this spooky middle-grade series from the acclaimed author of the Storm Crow duology!
Thirteen-year-old Annabella Ballinkay has never been normal, even by her psychic family’s standards. Every generation uses their abilities to help run the Ravenfall Inn, a sprawling, magical B&B at the crossroads of the human world and the Otherworld. But it’s hard to contribute when your only power is foreseeing death.
So when fourteen-year-old Colin Pierce arrives at Ravenfall searching for his missing older brother and the supernatural creature who killed their parents, Anna jumps at the chance to help. But the mysteries tied to Colin go much deeper than either of them expects. . . .
As the two team up to find answers, they unearth Colin’s family’s secret past and discover that Colin has powers beyond his imagination. And now the supernatural creature, one with eerie origins in Celtic mythology, is coming after him. If Anna and Colin can’t stop the creature by Halloween night, the veil to the Otherworld could be ripped open—which would spell destruction for their world as they know it.
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Praise for RAVENFALL
“Ravenfall is an utterly enchanting read packed with imaginative magic and folklore, a creeping sense that something wicked is coming, and a vibrant, endearing cast of characters you’ll root for every step of the way. Settle in with a full mug of hot cider and a cozy blanket: you won’t want to put Ravenfall down.” —Tracy Badua, author of Freddie vs. the Family Curse
“Twisty and thrilling. Ravenfall is an enthralling adventure that pulls readers in from the first page, with delightful worldbuilding that will make you want to linger for a long time.”—Julie Abe, author of the Eva Evergreen series
“A wonderfully bewitching tale of magic, grief, and the power of friendship. Josephson weaves a fantastical story you’ll never want to leave, full of memorable characters, a heart-pounding mystery, and a sentient inn that will make you wish you could book a room of your own for next Samhain.”—Alexandra Overy, author of These Feathered Flames
“As cozy as a warm cup of tea in the middle of a graveyard at midnight on Halloween. Don’t you dare sleep on this story—or its truly excellent black cat.”—Alyssa Colman, author of The Gilded Girl
“Magical traditions, creatures, and objects abound in this intriguing setting, offering possibilities for sequels… Largely spellbinding.”—Kirkus Reviews
HOLLOWTHORN (Book 2)
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Jewish magic and mythology take center stage in this spellbinding sequel to Ravenfall, in which two kids with supernatural powers must venture beyond the veil to protect the Tree of Life from a terrifying foe—or risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.
It’s been over a month since Anna Ballinkay and Colin Pierce defeated the King of the Dead on Halloween night, saving the magical Ravenfall Inn they call home. Now, with Hannukah approaching, the kids are looking forward to some peace and quiet—and maybe a little challah and peppermint cocoa, too.
But peace and quiet will have to wait, because a Raven—a guardian of the supernatural world—named Salem shows up at their doorstep with a warning. A demon from Jewish lore is hunting the Tree of Life, a source of untold power and immortality. If they can’t stop him, they risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.
Both Anna and Colin jump at the opportunity to prove themselves—Anna, to her eternally distracted father, and Colin, to a mentor who might finally take his own Raven powers seriously. As they venture into the Otherworld, they discover a wondrous, menacing realm full of mythological creatures… But is the true danger closer than they think?
Praise for HOLLOWTHORN
“Josephson seamlessly connects a complex, magical world with Jewish culture for a wholly unique adventure. Fans of fantasy and folklore will want to revisit this series over and over.”—George Jreije, author of the Shad Hadid series
“Cozy and heartfelt, Hollowthorn is a magical, monster-ful novel, tailor-made for readers with an eye for sentient houses. It left me wishing I had a Ravenfall book for every holiday.”—Emi Watanabe Cohen, author of Golemcrafters
“An adventure lit by magic and candlelight, Hollowthorn is an immersive wonder.“—Chris Baron, award-winning author of All of Me
“Return to the wonderful world of Ravenfall for another magical adventure! A thrilling and heartfelt book about accepting who you are and trusting the people who love you to love all of you.”—Jordan Zwick, The Book Seller