Guardians of the Grimoire

Name: Guardians of the Grimoire
Price: 47.95 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock
ISBN: 9798999532145

The Defiler's Nemesis

Mark E Welch

$47.95

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We will update you on expected arrival time to us. If this delay is too long, please let us know within 2 business days and we can give you options regarding cancelling or adjusting your order. More details on cancelling your order can be found in our Terms of Trade.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Mark E Welch
01 April 2026

Horror & ghost stories; Fantasy; Unexplained phenomena & the paranormal; Ghosts & poltergeists

Bound in human skin from a man damned to Hell, the Grimoire is an ancient magical book containing powerful spells, incantations, and hexes. Its origin is unknown to most, but it is believed to predate the Egyptian Empire. Some claim it is neither of this world nor of the living.

Delve into the mystical and dark themes of witchcraft,

magic, and the quest for a powerful book known as the Grimoire. The plot unfolds during a Winter Solstice festival, where various characters, including witches and warlocks, struggle to control or protect the Grimoire, which has resurfaced after decades of being lost.

One thing is certain: the Grimoire is coveted by witches and warlocks who seek to harness its power for good or evil purposes. Those who know understand that many books have been bound in a similar way. Still, the Grimoire remains the first and only one infused with dark magic from the underworld, where it was written and eventually unleashed upon the world with one intention: to destroy humanity.

As the Winter Solstice festival approaches, tensions escalate, culminating in a moment when the fate of the Grimoire and the characters intertwine. The narrative culminates in unforeseen consequences that will shape their destinies, exploring the true nature of power and responsibility.

By: Mark E Welch
Imprint: Mark E Welch
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9798999532145
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 01 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark E. Welch was born in 1964 in the near-coastal town of Springvale, Maine. From an early age, he demonstrated a love for reading and writing, with a particular enthusiasm for authors such as E.B. White (known for ""Charlotte's Web""), Mark Twain, and Ernest Hemingway.His passion for the arts, which includes reading, writing, and music, has led him to become an accomplished novelist and blogger. Welch's writing career was highlighted by the publication of a children's book titled ""Kiwa's Story,"" which narrates the journey of a young dolphin searching for her lost mother.Currently, he resides in Portugal, where he continues to write. Mark E. Welch was born in 1964 in the coastal town of Springvale, Maine. From an early age, he showed a love for reading and writing, particularly enjoying the works of authors such as E.B. White, known for ""Charlotte's Web,"" as well as Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway.His passion for the arts encompasses reading, writing, and music, leading him to become an accomplished novelist and blogger. A highlight of Welch's writing career is the publication of a children's book titled ""Kiwa's Story,"" which tells the tale of a young dolphin on a quest to find her lost mother.He currently resides in Portugal, where he continues to write.