Kingdom of the Wicked (Paperback)

'A delicious and intoxicating new fantasy by a master of murder and mayhem, not to be devoured on an empty stomach!' - Elizabeth Lim, author of Spin the Dawn

'A really enjoyable read filled with action, magic, intrigue and surprise . . . and just a bit of lust too!' - Booksnest

'A fast-paced adventure steeped in a luscious and dark world. Kingdom of the Wicked envisions a gothic, magical Italy as you've never seen before, filled.' - Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights

'Read the book! I thoroughly enjoyed every page. From the fascinating characters, to the magical story and the gorgeous writing. I don't see a reason to not read the book. Witches, Witch Hunters, Magic, Demons, Italian cooking. What more could you possibly want?' - Geek Galaxy

'An intoxicating, tightly plotted feast for the senses with a dramatic cliffhanger.' - Kirkus

'Every little piece of the story is meticulously curated into this amazing story that will leave you guessing until the very end . . . I genuinely loved all parts of this story, and I cannot wait for the next one!' - The Nerd Daily

'Maniscalco's richly imagined new series draws on Italian history and myth to create a page-turning story of murder and vengeance set in a world in which witches face persecution and "The Wicked" stalk the Earth.' - The i

'Kingdom of the Wicked is a dark enemies-to-reluctant-allies-to-lovers fantasy that provides everything one could want from a book about witches and demons.' - But Why Tho?

'Filled from start to finish with demons, murder, magic and so much delicious food, Kingdom of the Wicked is a page-turner through and through.' - United by Pop

'Lyrical writing and an immersive atmosphere accompany a well-built world rooted in 19th-century Palermo, especially evocative descriptions of food prepared in the family's restaurant, while intriguing plot twists round off the novel.' - Publishers Weekly

'If dark and twisty reads filled with witches and demons are your things, you'll want to visit the Kingdom of the Wicked. You won't be disappointed!' - The Bookish Libra