Overmorrow
by Lancelot Schaubert
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Pub Date Apr 30 2025 | Archive Date Sep 03 2024
Vale | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
According to Ellie, the middle child of two overseas ambassadors, a magical monster named Oblivion kidnapped her elder brother. She believes Oblivion wants to use her brother as a backup memory, a backup hard drive.
She encounters Overmorrow - a magical rain that wakes up normal New Yorkers unto the wonder all around them.
Once she receives Overmorrow and its "seer's sight," she discovers someone has stolen the source of the rain.
Convinced Oblivion has also stolen the rains, she decides to use the mystery of Overmorrow to lead her back to her elder brother and save his mind from Oblivion. As Ellie fails over and over again, it becomes terribly apparent to her that this rain thief wants to obliviate monsters from the memories of New Yorkers and everyone else in the megacosm.
And if we forget the monsters, they're free to eat us all.
A Note From the Publisher
Illustrated by Damonza
Advance Praise
PRAISE FOR OVERMORROW:
"YA portal fantasy featuring three children investigating the mysterious disappearance of their brother and some sort of magical theft of memories.
"Set in New York City (‘the birthplace of American argument’), there’s a girl. A young girl, who speaks ‘narrative rather fluently’, sets off on a crime-solving adventure driven by questionable circumstances in her family. Instigated by the appearance of Overmorrow in her life…
"To me, this had the fantasy-yet-urban feel of 'Wrinkle in Time' and had some elements of 'Narnia'. The comfy-cozy message for kids that things can work out and that they *do* have some control over their lives.
"But this flow was still the author’s...the setting, phrasing (I'm also a fan of compound nouns), the long & complex sentences (I won't use "run-on" 'cause they were exactly as they needed be). I read one of his other books (also with some informalities) and this one topped that.
"Fave line:
"‘Books are portable imaginations.’
"Fave concept:
"Everyone is ‘stuck inside a tragedy’.
"No spoilers, but oh! that ending!"
— Tania Rina
"It is a beautiful novel with a complex, magical feel to it. I could easily connect with the main characters: children in search of wonder and excitement, who are not willing to take the road of boredom and routine that the grownups around them seem to be taking.
"Schaubert has a very distinct writing style that I absolutely adore. Will surely keep an eye out for future novels!"
— Anja Peerdeman
PRAISE FOR LANCE'S FANTASY:
"Lancelot Schaubert is an entertaining and intelligent writer with a flair for world-building. His work is full of good surprises."
- Juliet Marillier, Aurelius award winning author of the Blackthorn & Grim and Warrior Bards series
"Schaubert is a powerful fantasist, a multi-layered thinker and a pure craftsperson with words. This is a writer who will make waves, break boundaries and be heard."
- Kaaron Warren, Aurelius + Stoker award-winning author and Guest of Honor at the World Fantasy Convention
"Schaubert's complex stories weave together sly humor, subtle satire, and heightened language to push fantasy into unexpected places: sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes perplexing, but always intriguing."
-LJ Cohen, author of Derelict
PRAISE FOR BELL HAMMERS:
"BELL HAMMERS is a hoot."
- Publisher's Weekly
"Schaubert's words have an immediacy, a potency, an intimacy that grab the reader by the collar and say, 'Listen, this is important!' Probing the bones and gristle of humanity, Lancelot's subjects challenge, but also offer insights into redemption if only we will stop and pay attention."
- Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of Hemingway's Girl
"Loved BELL HAMMERS because Lancelot wrote about people who don't get written about enough and he did it with humor, compassion, and heart."
- Brian Slatterly, author of Lost Everything and editor of The New Haven Review
Marketing Plan
As with Bell Hammers, which was extremely well received when compared to its peers in 2020, I am open to any library, school, and bookstore visits. I'm also available for book clubs, online retailers, and bloggers.
Reach out to lanceschaubert@gmail.com
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781949547177 |
| PRICE | $13.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 324 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Melanie A, Reviewer
This was so magical and imaginative I loved it. The writing and atmosphere was great, I felt so immersed. I loved the idea of kids in search of magic and excitement and not the boring life of adults. Very fun and whimsical read!
Catarina S, Reviewer
4 stars from me. This was such a good read for me. I couldn't put this book down for a minute. I recommend everyone to read this book If you haven't yet.
Janna F, Reviewer
This book has an overall magical feel and a unique writing style. It's full of adventure for the main character as she sets off to figure out what happened to her older brother. It reminds me of Chronicles of Narnia or The Magicians.
Casey R, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this book. For this being my first ever science fiction I did not get bored once. I really enjoyed the setting in Oman because it’s not a place ppl would think to set a book. In addition I liked the pov of this book, it really helped with my enjoyment. Overall I would recommend this book to ppl and I think the author did an amazing job writing it.
Tessa W, Reviewer
Thank you for this ARC!
For starters, I LOVE the cover! I was also surprised to find out that the author wrote and directed a photonovel called “The Joplin Undercurrent” about the history of the town, this town was a hour away from where my hometown is. That was very cool to see along with Carthage Missouri being mentioned in the book several times. ~Now for my thoughts on the book itself, it was very good and I enjoyed the journey they embark on while trying to find their missing brother. The world was so magical and immersive. The beginning was a tad repetitive and slow going. I was also a little lost in the beginning when learning about the characters and during the start of the world building but it made more and more sense the further through I read. Overall a very fun read!
Reviewer 1439049
A very nice read, reminiscent of a lot of books I read younger, loved the Chronicles of Narnia vibes.
Madlyn W, Reviewer
I wasn't sure what to expect going into this book but boy am I glad I picked it up. It was so enchanting and mesmerizing. I stayed up all night reading it because I just couldn't put it down. I need more like this now. Definitely will be recommending this to friends - super well written and great vibes.
Thank you for the ARC!!
Louise P, Reviewer
This is a beautifully written, bizarre, creative book that may entice fans of Harry Potter. The book's cover is beautiful, and it does seem to match the descriptive way the book is written. However, I could also understand if it would initially put some readers off. The book is about looking for a lost sibling in a world you do not understand that is constantly changing around you. A perfect coming-of-age story, with a few twists and turns.
Alexandria D, Reviewer
Actual rating 3.5/5 stars
This was a wholly original novel, which I love. Adore, really. I really enjoy a wild imagination and brand new imagery and vivid new worlds. The writing as well helped with the feel of this world and its whimsy. The downside was just that I found that I couldn't get very invested in the characters and their story. Very much looking forward to whatever else this author writes, though!
Piyush K, Reviewer
This novel took me on a journey through imaginative and ever-changing landscapes that felt truly magical. The story is whimsical and filled with fresh, vivid imagery that kept me engaged from start to finish. While I found it a bit challenging to connect deeply with the characters and navigate the unpredictable world, the book's enchanting and spellbinding nature made it impossible to put down. It’s a perfect coming-of-age adventure with plenty of twists and turns. The cover art is just as beautiful as the story inside, and I think it would be amazing as an audiobook. If you’re looking for something original and inventive, I highly recommend giving this book a try.
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Reviewer 1505181
When Ellie’s brother vanishes, she stumbles into a magical underworld beneath New York City, teeming with whimsical creatures and hidden dangers. Armed with the gift of Overmorrow—a rain that reveals hidden wonders—Ellie sets out to find her brother while facing a sinister force that threatens to erase magical beings from human memory. The inventive world-building and magical elements give this book a fresh twist on the portal fantasy genre, reminiscent of the charm found in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Though the novel’s creativity and imagination are impressive, it sometimes struggles with dense descriptions and pacing issues, which might make it a bit tricky to dive into. Still, the book’s enchanting premise and engaging twists offer a satisfying adventure for fans of magical tales and coming-of-age stories. If you love exploring imaginative worlds and don’t mind a complex narrative, this one’s definitely worth checking out.
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