Cold Tom — Sally Prue

Tom is in trouble. An outcast from his ruthless elfin Tribe, he flees to the city of the hated demons, with its stifling houses and blaring demon voices, far from the cold, fierce freedom of the Tribe's world. It seems neither place can be his home: for he is not wholly Tribe, and only partly demon. And he is helpless to stop his demon side from emerging.

Then Tom is discovered by two young demons, Anna and Joe. And as much he despises them and the twining emotional bonds they use to enslave each other, Tom realizes he cannot escape the Tribe's deadly silver spears without their help.

With breathtaking originality and piercing lyricism, first-time author Sally Prue crafts a bracing tale of fantasy and adventure that delves with poignant insight into the "demon" bonds of love that make us human. This stunning debut novel will haunt readers long after the final page is turned.