'A MASTERPIECE OF MEDIEVAL DARK FICTION' Christopher Buehlman author of Between Two Fires
From the bestselling M. R. Carey comes an enthrallingly dark medieval tale - a story of twisted
folklore macabre magic and the strangest of found families. This is the tale of
Once-Was-Willem. Reader reviews: ' This book. Is. Phenomenal. Go buy it when it comes out .
. . This could EASILY be my favorite book of the year already' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Perfect in every way. 5
5 stars. Order it now you do not want to miss this one ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' An amazing tale that I can
see myself going back to time and again ' ¿¿¿¿¿ Eleven hundred and some years after the death
of Christ in the kingdom that had but recently begun to call itself England I Once Was
Willem rose from the dead to defeat a great evil facing the humble village of Cosham. The
words enclosed herein are true. I speak of monsters and magic battle and bloodletting and
the crimes of desperate men. I speak also of secret things of that which lies beneath us and
that which impends above. By the time you come to the end of this account you will know the
truth of your own life and death the path laid out for your immortal soul your origin and
your inevitable end. You will not thank me. 'An incredible masterwork of medieval
fantasy-horror dark and twisted and burning bright with humanity. Once Was Willem is packed
with magic folklore superstitious fear and horrors that bring hope' Cameron Johnston author
of The Maleficent Seven 'Weaves a fable full of dread and wonder a deeply intelligent and
emotionally gripping story . . . A masterpiece of medieval dark fiction. I love this book.
Highest recommendation' Christopher Buehlman author of Between Two Fires 'A delicious blend
of horror fantasy and historical fiction Once Was Willem gave me exactly what I crave most as
a reader - the unexpected. That and a main character I would fight to the undeath for. A
unique and brilliant book' Jen Williams British Fantasy Award-winning author of The Ninth Rain
'It's a long time since a book has reached out and just entirely enveloped me in its world the
way Once Was Willem did. Astounding and I loved every moment of it - it had me absolutely rapt
' RJ Barker author of The Bone Ships 'It's so absurdly fun and readable you nearly miss
the incredible use of language and lore. Lovable grotesques and ghastly villains populate a
compelling folk-tale. Absolutely wonderful' Gareth Hanrahan author of The Gutter Prayer 'A
wild fever-dream of novel - complicated monstrous and beautiful' Seanan McGuire Hugo
Award-winning author
