The Witness for the Dead

About “The Witness for the Dead”

A standalone novel set in the world of Katherine Addison's The Goblin Emperor, The Witness for the Dead follows Thara Celehar, a Witness for the Dead who once helped Emperor Maia investigate the murder of his father and half-brothers. Now living in quasi-exile, Celehar serves the common people of the city, communicating with the dead as part of his duty. Despite his modest life, his honesty and sense of justice drive him to uncover truth, even when it leads to murder, fraud, or long-buried injustices. The 2021 novel explores his journey as he confronts the past and the consequences of his choices.