Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson – författare

A scullery maid with forbidden magic. A fallen star with an impossible promise. A war that will change the fate of witchkind forever.'Magnificent storytelling and a tremendously well-realized world . . . Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson has breathed new life into the genre' Chloe Gong, No.1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights_____________________________MAGIC WILL NOT BE CONTROLLED, AND NEITHER WILL SHE.Scullery maid Joan has always known her place. Bound in service to a powerful witching house, she is maid and companion to Belinda, their treasured heir. But when she stumbles upon a fallen star and makes an impossible wish, she becomes a most fearful and forbidden thing: a witch with wild magic.When Joan and Belinda are invited to study at an elite university, Joan is swept into a world of ancient academia, ruthless politics, and intoxicating power. Shunned for her lack of lineage, her magic nonetheless flourishes – and she is drawn to Silas, her enigmatic mentor, and Caspar, the bastard son of a faerie queen and a fellow outcast.As Joan’s powers grow, she is thrust into a web of secrets that threatens the fragile peace between witches and fae. With her heart and loyalties divided, Joan stands at the front lines of a war that will shape her destiny – and the fate of witchkind forever.Gutterwitch is the first book in a sweeping romantic fantasy duology about wild magic, found family, and the price of power. Perfect for readers of Naomi Novik's Uprooted, Wicked, and dark academia fantasy._____________________________‘Lyrical, dreamlike, and enchanting . . . this was an unforgettable read – and my favourite book of the year.' Imani Erriu, Sunday Times bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies'Extraordinary and enchanting . . . Reading this book feels like finding real magic' Katherine Webber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Twin Crowns

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND FIRST EVER WINNER OF THE FUTURE WORLDS PRIZE__________________'My favourite kind of grand space opera'BEN AARONOVITCH'An audaciously joyous debut full of heart'NALINI SINGH'Entertaining as all hell... it gets the vibe of being twelve years old and watching a lightsaber ignite on the big screen'LOCUS MAGAZINE'A sprawling space opera fantasy stuffed with familiar tropes'THE GUARDIAN'Every page shines with the vigour and passion of youth'THE FINANCIAL TIMES__________________6066: In Emperor Thracin's brave new galaxy, humans are not citizens but indentured labourers, working to repay the debt they unwittingly incurred when they settled on Gahraan - a desert planet already owned by the emperor himself. Asha Akindele knows she's just another voiceless cog working the assembly lines that fuel his vast imperial war machine. Her only rebellion: studying stolen aeronautics manuals in the dead of night. But then a cloaked stranger arrives to deliver an impossible message, and her life changes in an instant.1812: Obi Amadi is done with time-travelling. Never mind the fact he doesn't know how to cure himself of the temporal sickness he caught whilst anchoring his soul to Regency London, the one that unmakes him further with every jump. Or if the prince he loves will ever love him back. Or why his father disappeared. He is done. Until he hears about the ghost of a girl in the British Museum. A girl from another time.When Obi's path tangles with Asha's and a prophecy awakens in the cold darkness of space, they must voyage through the stars, racing against time, tyranny, and the legacy of three heroes from an ancient religion who may be awakening, reincarnated in ways beyond comprehension.The Principle of Moments is a centuries-spanning adventure unmissable for fans of the spacefaring found family of Becky Chambers, the magical London of V. E. Schwab, and the epic climate-craft of N. K. Jemisin.__________________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'This book! OMG this book was everything I could hope for! A queer love story, a space story, a rebel story and so well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute stonker of a debut... Fantastic world-building, well-rounded characters... I was hooked the whole way through' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely devoured this book! Everything I could possibly want with Star Wars / Doctor Who vibes mixed in with Pride and Prejudice' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'THIS is how you write a "chosen one" story! Jikiemi-Pearson is going straight on my "instant read" list of authors' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have read quite a few debuts this year and this was easily my top of the year' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my god. This book was everything I wanted and more. The blend of sci fi travel, fantasy and romance was perfect' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'OMG, this book was amazing... Fantastic if you like N.K. Jemisin and Doctor Who... Well worth five stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully written and thought provoking sci-fi... I can't believe this was the author's first book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adored this book! I can't wait for more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hang on and enjoy the ride!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND FIRST EVER WINNER OF THE FUTURE WORLDS PRIZE

__________________'My favourite kind of grand space opera'BEN AARONOVITCH'An audaciously joyous debut full of heart'NALINI SINGH'Entertaining as all hell... it gets the vibe of being twelve years old and watching a lightsaber ignite on the big screen'LOCUS MAGAZINE'A sprawling space opera fantasy stuffed with familiar tropes'THE GUARDIAN'Every page shines with the vigour and passion of youth'THE FINANCIAL TIMES__________________6066: In Emperor Thracin's brave new galaxy, humans are not citizens but indentured labourers, working to repay the debt they unwittingly incurred when they settled on Gahraan - a desert planet already owned by the emperor himself. Asha Akindele knows she's just another voiceless cog working the assembly lines that fuel his vast imperial war machine. Her only rebellion: studying stolen aeronautics manuals in the dead of night. But then a cloaked stranger arrives to deliver an impossible message, and her life changes in an instant.1812: Obi Amadi is done with time-travelling. Never mind the fact he doesn't know how to cure himself of the temporal sickness he caught whilst anchoring his soul to Regency London, the one that unmakes him further with every jump. Or if the prince he loves will ever love him back. Or why his father disappeared. He is done. Until he hears about the ghost of a girl in the British Museum. A girl from another time.When Obi's path tangles with Asha's and a prophecy awakens in the cold darkness of space, they must voyage through the stars, racing against time, tyranny, and the legacy of three heroes from an ancient religion who may be awakening, reincarnated in ways beyond comprehension.The Principle of Moments is a centuries-spanning adventure unmissable for fans of the spacefaring found family of Becky Chambers, the magical London of V. E. Schwab, and the epic climate-craft of N. K. Jemisin.__________________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'This book! OMG this book was everything I could hope for! A queer love story, a space story, a rebel story and so well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute stonker of a debut... Fantastic world-building, well-rounded characters... I was hooked the whole way through' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely devoured this book! Everything I could possibly want with Star Wars / Doctor Who vibes mixed in with Pride and Prejudice' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'THIS is how you write a "chosen one" story! Jikiemi-Pearson is going straight on my "instant read" list of authors' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have read quite a few debuts this year and this was easily my top of the year' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my god. This book was everything I wanted and more. The blend of sci fi travel, fantasy and romance was perfect' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'OMG, this book was amazing... Fantastic if you like N.K. Jemisin and Doctor Who... Well worth five stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully written and thought provoking sci-fi... I can't believe this was the author's first book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adored this book! I can't wait for more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hang on and enjoy the ride!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'My favourite kind of grand space opera' BEN AARONOVITCHShe's searching for the emperor who stole her sister.He's searching for the prince who stole his heart.The entire universe is at stake.The Principle of Moments is a centuries-spanning adventure unmissable for fans of the spacefaring found family of Becky Chambers, the magical London of V. E. Schwab, and the epic climate-craft of N. K. Jemisin.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'This book! OMG this book was everything I could hope for! A queer love story, a space story, a rebel story and so well written' 5-star reader review'An absolute stonker of a debut... I was hooked the whole way through' 5-star reader review'I absolutely devoured this book! Everything I could possibly want with Star Wars / Doctor Who vibes mixed in with Pride and Prejudice' 5-star reader review'THIS is how you write a "chosen one" story! Jikiemi-Pearson is going straight on my "instant read" list of authors' 5-star reader review'I have read quite a few debuts this year and this was easily my top of the year' 5-star reader review'OMG, this book was amazing... Fantastic if you like N.K. Jemisin and Doctor Who... Well worth five stars' 5-star reader review'Hang on and enjoy the ride!' 5-star reader review

“I’ve been waiting, all this time, for my life to begin. Maybe it’s time to stop waiting. Maybe it’s time to start living.”Chance. Misfortune. Coincidence. These are the weapons of choice for the Doctor’s latest enemies. And those enemies are very, very hungry…For Ruby Sunday, this Christmas Eve is a birthday she’ll never forget. It’s the day she joins the Doctor onboard a Goblin ship. The day she learns of dangers from beyond the universe. The day her life really begins… or, perhaps, the day it ends.The Target novelisation of the first full adventure featuring the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, and the introduction of his new best friend, Ruby Sunday played by Millie Gibson. Russell T Davies’ original script has been novelised by up-and-coming literary talent Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson.

Step right up for the most sensational cruise in the galaxy!The TARDIS lands on board a luxury space liner owned by the interstellar shipping magnate, Marilyn Moon. The Moon Cruise offers its wealthy passengers up-close views of astounding cosmic wonders and the Doctor and Belinda are soon high rolling it on the top deck. But there is a sinister side to life on board. What is the secret of the smiling, blonde-haired mannequins? What happens to the cruise ship workers when they go off shift? The Doctor soon learns that not all prisons come with bars on the windows, while Belinda faces one of the greatest cruelties in the universe – a zero-pay contract in retail and hospitality that can never be broken...

A scullery maid with forbidden magic. A fallen star with an impossible promise. A war that will change the fate of witchkind forever.'Magnificent storytelling and a tremendously well-realized world . . . Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson has breathed new life into the genre' Chloe Gong, No.1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights_____________________________MAGIC WILL NOT BE CONTROLLED, AND NEITHER WILL SHE.Scullery maid Joan has always known her place. Bound in service to a powerful witching house, she is maid and companion to Belinda, their treasured heir. But when she stumbles upon a fallen star and makes an impossible wish, she becomes a most fearful and forbidden thing: a witch with wild magic.When Joan and Belinda are invited to study at an elite university, Joan is swept into a world of ancient academia, ruthless politics, and intoxicating power. Shunned for her lack of lineage, her magic nonetheless flourishes – and she is drawn to Silas, her enigmatic mentor, and Caspar, the bastard son of a faerie queen and a fellow outcast.As Joan’s powers grow, she is thrust into a web of secrets that threatens the fragile peace between witches and fae. With her heart and loyalties divided, Joan stands at the front lines of a war that will shape her destiny – and the fate of witchkind forever.Gutterwitch is the first book in a sweeping romantic fantasy duology about wild magic, found family, and the price of power. Perfect for readers of Naomi Novik's Uprooted, Wicked, and dark academia fantasy._____________________________‘Lyrical, dreamlike, and enchanting . . . this was an unforgettable read – and my favourite book of the year.' Imani Erriu, Sunday Times bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies'Extraordinary and enchanting . . . Reading this book feels like finding real magic' Katherine Webber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Twin Crowns

Caoilfhionn Dunne reads this brand new novel featuring the Doctor and Belinda, as played on TV by Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu.Step right up for the most sensational cruise in the galaxy!The TARDIS lands on board a luxury space liner owned by the interstellar shipping magnate Marilyn Moon. The Moon Cruise offers its wealthy passengers up-close views of astounding cosmic wonders and the Doctor and Belinda are soon high-rolling it on the top deck.But there is a sinister side to life on board. What is the secret of the smiling, blonde-haired mannequins? What happens to the cruise ship workers when they go off shift? The Doctor soon learns that not all prisons come with bars on the windows, while Belinda faces oneof the greatest cruelties in the universe - a zero-pay contract in retail and hospitality that can never be broken ...Cailfhionn Dunne - who played Shaya in the 2025 BBC TV episode The Well - reads Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson's original novel.(P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (c) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Text (c) Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson 2025

“I’ve been waiting, all this time, for my life to begin. Maybe it’s time to stop waiting. Maybe it’s time to start living.”Chance. Misfortune. Coincidence. These are the weapons of choice for the Doctor’s latest enemies. And those enemies are very, very hungry…For Ruby Sunday, this Christmas Eve is a birthday she’ll never forget. It’s the day she joins the Doctor onboard a Goblin ship. The day she learns of dangers from beyond the universe. The day her life really begins… or, perhaps, the day it ends.The Target novelisation of the first full adventure featuring the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, and the introduction of his new best friend, Ruby Sunday played by Millie Gibson. Russell T Davies’ original script has been novelised by up-and-coming literary talent Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson.

Step right up for the most sensational cruise in the galaxy!The TARDIS lands on board a luxury space liner owned by the interstellar shipping magnate, Marilyn Moon. The Moon Cruise offers its wealthy passengers up-close views of astounding cosmic wonders and the Doctor and Belinda are soon high rolling it on the top deck. But there is a sinister side to life on board. What is the secret of the smiling, blonde-haired mannequins? What happens to the cruise ship workers when they go off shift? The Doctor soon learns that not all prisons come with bars on the windows, while Belinda faces one of the greatest cruelties in the universe – a zero-pay contract in retail and hospitality that can never be broken...