Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads Choice Awards – Horror | 2011 | Winner |
About This Book
In Claysville, someone must tend the graves of the dead—or the dead will not stay buried. Rebekkah Barrow has always avoided her hometown, but when her grandmother, the town's Graveminder, dies unexpectedly, Rebekkah must take up the mantle. Soon she discovers that the strange bargain her ancestors made long ago is very real: a dark figure known as Mr. D must be appeased, and the dead of Claysville must be kept from walking. A supernatural debut novel for adults from a bestselling young adult fantasy author.
About the Author
Melissa Marr is an American author best known for her urban fantasy and dark fiction for young adults and adults. She grew up in the United States and spent years teaching college literature before her debut novel Wicked Lovely (2007) launched the bestselling Wicked Lovely series, which went on to sell millions of copies worldwide and was translated into dozens of languages. Marr's fiction is characterised by its lyrical prose, its immersion in faerie mythology and folklore, and its willingness to explore dark psychological territory alongside romantic and supernatural themes. Read more →
