The tinder box / M. R. Carey.
In a kingdom forgotten by history, a legend unfolds ... Wounded in his county's endless wars, former soldier Mag Tresti finds work in the home of a reclusive widow, Jannae Mirchella. But Jannae is more than she seems. A witch of great skill and might, she hides her powers and her deep-laid plans behind a mask of harmless respectability. When a dead demon falls out of the sky, the fates of the soldier and the witch are irrevocably intertwined. On the demon's body Mag finds a tinderbox - an artefact of terrifying magical power that can not only grant his every wish, but also change the fate of nations. This is a tale of spellcraft and devilry, of witchcraft and trickery - of the wickedness that resides within a few, the goodness that lies deep within us all, and the choices on which our lives turn.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316595490
- ISBN: 0316595497
- Physical Description: 393 pages ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Orbit, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Occultism > Fiction.
Soldiers > Fiction.
Widows > Fiction.
Magic > Fiction. - Genre:
- Paranormal fiction.
Witch fiction.
Fantasy fiction.
Historical fiction.
Available copies
- 3 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 4 current holds with 10 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | FIC CAR (Text) | 30229101449832 | Adult New Fiction | Checked out | 08/20/2026 |
| Henderson Main Branch | CAR / Fantasy Paperback (Text) | 33258035543219 | Adult New Fiction | On holds shelf | - |
| Hudson (Caldwell) | F CAREY M.R. (Text) | 50669013492294 | Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library | NEU2043173 (Text) | NEU2043173 | Adult Fiction | On order | - |
| Lenoir Library | F CAREY M.R. (Text) | 50669013491403 | Adult New Fiction | Checked out | 08/17/2026 |
| North Asheville Library | F CAR (Text) | 0020514182698 | Adult New Fiction | In transit | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | FIC CAREY (Text) | 36015002737159 | Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | IRE2036919 (Text) | IRE2036919 | Adult New Fiction | In process | - |
| Statesville Main Library | IRE2036919 (Text) | IRE2036920 | Adult New Fiction | In process | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | FIC CAREY (Text) | 36015002737092 | Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
In a kingdom forgotten by history, a legend unfolds ... Wounded in his county's endless wars, former soldier Mag Tresti finds work in the home of a reclusive widow, Jannae Mirchella. But Jannae is more than she seems. A witch of great skill and might, she hides her powers and her deep-laid plans behind a mask of harmless respectability. When a dead demon falls out of the sky, the fates of the soldier and the witch are irrevocably intertwined. On the demon's body Mag finds a tinderbox - an artefact of terrifying magical power that can not only grant his every wish, but also change the fate of nations. This is a tale of spellcraft and devilry, of witchcraft and trickery - of the wickedness that resides within a few, the goodness that lies deep within us all, and the choices on which our lives turn.
