Midnight on the Celestial
05 March 2026Synopsis
Prepare to be enchanted and terrified by Julia Alexandra's debut enemies-to-lovers horror-fantasy, Midnight on the Celestial, set on a nightmarish ocean liner.
When heiress Roe Damarcus fails a trial to keep her magic, deemed too dangerous for society, she finds herself serving aboard the Celestial, her family’s luxurious magical cruise ship where staff members compete for guest votes to earn a coveted retrial.
As a concierge, Roe juggles the demands of affluent guests, cruel bosses, and the suspicion that an infuriatingly handsome silks performer, Ivander, is determined to sabotage her.
But the true dangers surface at night when the ship of dreams transforms into a nightmare, killing all who wander its halls. Roe must uncover the secrets of the ship, her family, and their entwined bloody past before she becomes the Celestial’s next victim.
Staff or guest, no-one is safe in these waters.
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05 March 2026
9781035071173Reviews
'Leela Bassuk’s narration is dramatic and emotional as Roe starts to uncover secrets on the ship and finds herself accused of murdering a guest. Bassuk builds suspense throughout the audiobook, and she gives voice to a wide variety of characters, conveying age, gender, and personality... A well-narrated mystery set in a fantastical world'
'Darkly enchanting, Midnight on the Celestial is ready to summon spirits and rebellion in an impeccably crafted world. Behind the veil of a glamorous cruise ship, readers will encounter whimsical magic, haunting nightmares and a twisted murder mystery - all with the added thrill of romance and the friendship of found family. The perfect combination of opulence and fantasy-driven horror!'
'Vivid and captivating! Exquisite horror haunts the halls of the Celestial cruise ship, where nothing is as it seems. Alexandra enchants with dark secrets and a simmering mystery that kept me gasping all the way to the last page'
'Darkly magnetic and twisty, Midnight on the Celestial sweeps you onboard its titular ship and won't set you free . . . A propulsive debut that will have readers turning the pages long past midnight'
