The Thirteenth Child By Erin A. Craig

The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig, inspired by the Grimm Brothers' dark fairy tale "Godfather Death," weaves a sweeping fantasy saga filled with moral complexity and impossible choices. Hazel Trépas, the thirteenth child in her family, has always been different. Promised from birth to Merrick, the god of death, Hazel grows up knowing that her fate is sealed. When her godfather finally appears, he bestows upon her an extraordinary gift: the ability to heal. Yet, this gift comes at a terrible price—Hazel can also see when death claims her patients, and it becomes her duty to end their suffering.

Haunted by the lives she’s taken, Hazel struggles to embrace the life Merrick has mapped out for her. But everything changes when she’s summoned to the royal court and meets Leo, a jaded prince who challenges her worldview. Her greatest test comes when the king’s life hangs in the balance, forcing Hazel to confront her dual loyalty to her heart and to Death itself. Should she defy her godfather’s will, or sacrifice her own desires for the greater good?

With lush, atmospheric prose and a heart-wrenching storyline, The Thirteenth Child delves deep into themes of sacrifice, destiny, and love. Fans of dark fairy tales, romantic fantasy, and epic quests will be enthralled by Craig’s latest masterpiece—a tale that asks what it means to live a life full of difficult choices, and whether love can ever truly conquer death. 📚❤️