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“Hungering for a sweeping historical fantasy with a touch of something dark and sinister? Nicole Jarvis’s moody, atmospheric debut novel puts a modern, inclusive spin on the kind of historical vampire thrillers written by Anne Rice. Domek patrols the dark, cobblestoned alleys of 19th-century Prague, fighting the bloodthirsty creatures that hide in the shadows of the city’s creepy underground tunnels. He also enjoys the company of the elegant Lady Ora, a beautiful older woman with a mysterious attraction to him. When Domek gains possession of a clever and devious spirit, he finds an unlikely ally in his ongoing fight against Prague’s vampires—who are looking for a way to break out of the city’s underground and take their reign of terror to the streets. You’ll get chills when some of the baddies in this gothic fantasy novel appear (and when Jarvis describes the ensuing blood splatters), but you won’t want to put The Lights of Prague down.”

BookPage Review: May 25, 2021

“Nicole Jarvis’ debut fantasy, The Lights of Prague, welcomes readers into an arresting and vivid historical fantasy world…The two protagonists’ paths cross and uncross as they each unravel the threads of a conspiracy that threatens the safety of the city, each bringing their own skillset to the fight to save Prague from doom. Their interactions exude chemistry when Ora’s playful flirtations bounce off Domek’s endearing shyness, a dynamic bolstered by how tangible and layered both characters feel when they are apart from each other. As the many secrets of her past unfold, Ora becomes especially engrossing. An intriguing cast of supporting characters surround the central duo, from a sentient and manipulative will-o’-the-wisp to an aristocratic pijavice who feeds on unwitting servants in his looming castle. Everything feels real, from the intriguing lore to the communities of people (and not quite people) who make up the gothic, powerful city… The Lights of Prague is an impressive and mature feat from a debut novelist.”

First Trade Review: May 20, 2020

"Jarvis’s Prague is steeped in history and shadows, mourning its recent fall from power and teetering on the edge of modernity, and her wearily well-intentioned characters feel like old friends.... Fantasy fans will gobble up this moody, philosophical adventure." -Publishers Weekly

Debut Novel Sold to Titan