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"A fairy tale in the grand, dark tradition of the best of such stories." -- Kirkus

"A dark, fantastical, and, at times, chilling story." -- Rue Morgue

"Ford plumbs the bleak, grim, formidable roots and rinds of childhood allegories, and emerges with the kind of brilliant wizardry fans of fantasy fiction will devour in a single sitting. " -- Bay Area Reporter

When 13-year-old Lily suddenly develops the ability to tell how anyone will die simply by touching them, she goes in search of a remedy for what she sees as a curse. Her journey leads her to the Reverend Silas Everyman and his Holy Gospel Caravan, a traveling carnival/tent revival. There, she attempts to earn salvation and free herself from her newfound ability, all under the watchful eyes of the carnival's clowns and collection of oddities.

Also watching her is the ancient Russian fairy tale witch Baba Yaga, who finds herself drawn out of her forest home to see what all the fuss is about.

Kirkus calls LILY "a rare caliber of story that should transport and submerge readers in a fantastic and fantastical adventure."
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LILY is available as a paperback, a limited edition signed hardcover with additional artwork, an audiobook, and an ebook.