Caroline Bleeke and Maxine Charles at Flatiron bought, at auction, in a two-book deal, world English rights to Conjure the Bones by Dhonielle Clayton (pictured l.) from Suzie Townsend at New Leaf Literary & Media. Clayton’s adult debut, per the publisher, is a “romantic contemporary fantasy novel set within the decadent magical wards of New Orleans, about a woman whose otherworldly inheritance is threatened when she is pulled back toward the forbidden love who got away.” Release is set for winter 2027, with an as-yet-untitled sequel to follow.

(photo: Jess Andree)

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