BBNYA Spotlight – Killer Quill by Shida Ketzer

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Book Details


Page Count: 168 Pages
Genre: Fantasy
Age Category: Adult
Date Published: November 15, 2025
Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/03tCOAgL (Canada) https://a.co/d/0d3ObZ6K (USA) https://amzn.eu/d/0ipA4r5g (UK)
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242196962-killer-quill
The Story Graph Link: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/f3bb687b-2c17-4644-8189-2a6bffd0794e

Blurb

Murdered in cold blood and resurrected through forbidden powers, Quill becomes her world’s legendary assassin. She can never part with her eponymous quill. It keeps her alive, heals her wounds, and enables her to transform colors into animate objects doing her bidding. In exchange, the quill feeds on her victims’ souls. When her latest mission sparks the higher power’s wrath, Quill must avenge the death of her people and her own murder. Failure will cost more than just her life.

Author Bio

Besides creating the Wisteraverse fantasy book series, I’m a polyglot, scientist, informatics Ph.D., freelance English teacher, & the emotional support human to fluffy cats, residing at the borders of Germany, France, & Luxembourg. Wisteraverse is the fruit of endless writing, revising, existential crisis, & a million cups of bergamot black tea.

What is the opening line of your book?
Quill turned sixteen on the day she died.
Tell us a fun fact about your book
N/A
What food or drink pairs best with your book?
Red wine (because of all the blood) or spiced hot chocolate (for the pacing and thrill)
What music pairs best with your book?
I listen to Emilie Autumn a lot, especially If I Burn & Gothic Lolita (a line in the middle of the book pays homage to this song).
Twitter/X
@Wisteraverse
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Website
https://www.wisteraverse.com/