Greymist Fair

By: Francesca Zappia

Narrated by: Kelsey Navarro

“Sharp and accessible.” —School Library Journal

“Illustrates the revolutionary power of love, kindness, and community.” —Publishers Weekly

“Fans of retellings will enjoy finding many hidden tropes in the warm, original fantasy.” —Kirkus Reviews

The villagers of Greymist Fair know that the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and that they should never set foot off the road. But when a young tailor discovers a body, her search for the culprit reveals even more strange and dark happenings around her town.

From acclaimed author Francesca Zappia, Greymist Fair is a suspenseful and inventive murder mystery infused with magic and inspired by the lesser-known fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm.

Two roads lead into a dark forest. They meet at Greymist Fair, the village hidden in the trees, a place kept alive by the families that never leave. The people of Greymist Fair know the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and to set foot off the road is to invite trouble.

When Heike, the village’s young tailor, discovers a body on the road, she goes looking for who is responsible. But her quest only leads to more strange happenings around Greymist Fair.

Inspired by the original, bloody, lesser-known fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, acclaimed author Francesca Zappia crafts an enthralling murder mystery that will keep readers turning the pages. Told from multiple points of view, with each narrative building on the crime discovered by Heike, Greymist Fair examines the themes of childhood fears, growing into adult responsibilities, and finding a place to call home amid the trials of life and death.

Features chapter decorations by the author throughout, as well as a map.

Excellent, in every way!

Everything about this was great, there’s something original in it for everybody. It’s a thriller, mystery, romance, scary story, and a happy story. There are some gory aspects, but the story is original while sharing similarities with the Brothers Grimm.

Beautiful puzzle of a story

This is a story written for the curious, set in a carefully crafted world and told from multiple perspectives. Patience from the listener pays off as the woven tapestry of stories is completed. If you like magic, mystery, and thoughtful storytelling, you will enjoy this book.

A HUGE disappointment!

While the story is creative and entertaining, the narrator destroys it with her affected, rather pompous delivery. I couldn't finish it because I couldn't listen to her one more minute. Try it before you buy it!