Michelle Paver
Books by Michelle Paver
“The book is another example of how well historical fiction blends with other genres. It has zero gore or anything you would classically associate with horror in its more extreme forms. It just builds dread in a really effective way. It’s a really good, classical ghost story. To boot, the writing is beautiful.” Read more...
Five of the Best Literary Historical Novels
Paul Carlucci, Novelist
Wolf Bane
by Michelle Paver
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness (book 9). Concluding volume in meticulously researched adventure series full of nature, animals and magic set in the Stone Age for readers age 9+.
Skin Taker
by Michelle Paver
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness (book 8). Adventure series full of nature, animals and magic set in the Stone Age for readers age 9+
Interviews where books by Michelle Paver were recommended
Five of the Best Literary Historical Novels, recommended by Paul Carlucci
Writers approach historical fiction from many different angles, explains the novelist Paul Carlucci—whose new, evocative novel is set in colonial-era Canada. Here, he recommends five of his favourite literary historical novels that manipulate form, character and setting in interesting ways while simultaneously summoning the atmosphere of the past.
