A Forgery of Roses (Exclusive OwlCrate Edition)

  A Forgery of Roses, the newest release from Jessica S. Olson, is a gothic fantasy murder mystery. Fall under the spell of this darkly magical and immersive story. Perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Erin A. Craig.

About:

Myra Whitlock, an artist whose portraits can alter real-life bodies, must guard her secret talent to protect herself and her younger sister. When the governor’s wife discovers her gift and coerces her into painting a portrait to resurrect the governor's dead son, Myra reluctantly agrees and travels to the governor’s stone mansion. There, she discovers the boy's death was not accidental and realizes a dangerous individual obsessed with portrait magic is lurking in the mansion. With the help of the governor’s older son, a charming poet, Myra delves into the family's dark secrets to uncover the truth. As they race against time, Myra must complete the painting while avoiding becoming the killer's next victim.

🏆 Awards & Recognition: 
2023 Lone Star Reading List selection

This edition features: 

• Signed by Jessica S. Olson
• Exclusive redesigned cover by Cover Dungeon
• Author letter from Jessica S. Olson
• Reversible dust jacket artwork by Salome Totladze
• Exclusive foil stamp on hardcover case
• Sprayed edges

Photo by: @taylortakesphotos, @a.o.tales, @wordsandworldsbooks (from Instagram) and Babs Books

Praise for A Forgery of Roses:

"A deliciously twisted gothic fantasy you'll want to read again and again, with characters you'll adore, prose that'll spellbind you, romance you'll swoon over, and a mystery that'll keep you guessing until the last stunning twist."
—Diana Urban, author of These Deadly Games

“A heady blend of the fantastical, the murderous, and the romantic.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review 

“Marvelously magical and steeping with mystery.” —Adalyn Grace, author of All the Stars and Teeth