The Archived series is a gripping blend of fantasy and mystery, set in a world where the dead are stored like books in a vast library, and follows the adventures of a young girl tasked with maintaining order among the restless spirits.
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Each body has a story to tell– a life seen in pictures that only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive. Da first brought Mackenzie Bishop here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself.
Now Da is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was: a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often-violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive.
Being a Keeper isn’t just dangerous-it’s a constant reminder of those Mac has lost. Da’s death was hard enough, but now that her little brother is gone too, Mac starts to wonder about the boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking. In the Archive, the dead must never be disturbed.
And yet, someone is deliberately altering Histories, erasing essential chapters. Unless Mac can piece together what remains, the Archive itself might crumble and fall.
About the Author
V.E. Schwab, also known as Victoria Schwab, is a New York Times bestselling author known for her fantasy and science fiction novels. Her books have been translated into over 25 languages and have been adapted for television and film.
V.E. Schwab books have received critical acclaim and several awards, including the Locus Award for Best Young Adult Novel, the Alex Award, and the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy Novel.
Her adult novels have been published under the name V.E. Schwab, while her books aimed at a younger audience have been released under the name Victoria Schwab.
