The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

What is the purpose of a map?

Nell Young’s whole life and greatest passion is cartography. Her father, Dr. Daniel Young, is a legend in the field and Nell’s personal hero. But she hasn’t seen or spoken to him ever since he cruelly fired her and destroyed her reputation after an argument over an old, cheap gas station highway map.

But when Dr. Young is found dead in his office at the New York Public Library, with the very same seemingly worthless map hidden in his desk, Nell can’t resist investigating. To her surprise, she soon discovers that the map is incredibly valuable and exceedingly rare. In fact, she may now have the only copy left in existence…because a mysterious collector has been hunting down and destroying every last one—along with anyone who gets in the way.

But why?

To answer that question, Nell embarks on a dangerous journey to reveal a dark family secret and discovers the true power that lies in maps…

Perfect for fans of Joe Hill and V. E. Schwab, The Cartographers is an ode to art and science, history and magic—a spectacularly imaginative, modern story about an ancient craft and places still undiscovered.

★ “Peng Shepherd has done it again! The Cartographers is an exquisitely written, brilliantly plotted, absolutely fantastic novel. A story like this reminds us of why we all fell in love with reading to begin with. Be prepared to be swept away on an incredible journey that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.” —Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Black Ice

★ “The Cartographers is a story about magical maps that lead to your heart’s desire, the sort of people who would do anything to find them, and the joy, regret, and possibility they bring. A vastly rich experience. I loved this book.” —Charles Soule, author of The Oracle Year

★ “Shepherd’s convincing blend of magic from old maps with the modern online world both delights and thrills.” —Publishers Weekly 

Publisher: ‎ HarperLuxe; Large type / Large print edition (March 15, 2022)
Language: ‎ English
Paperback: ‎ 640 pages
ISBN-10: ‎ 0063090325
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0063090323
Item Weight: ‎ 1.5 pounds
Dimensions: ‎ 6 x 1.44 x 9 inches