THE REAPER
Gethsemane Book 1
A Jamaican empath meets the Grim Reaper in Camden Town - and madness ensues.
DON'T FEAR THE REAPER. JOIN HIM.
From a thrilling new debut voice comes a dark and gripping urban fantasy, set in the heart of a hidden world beneath the streets of London - Perfect for fans of Legendborn and Ben Aaronovitch.
READERS LOVE THE REAPER...
***** 'a magical novel woven in the upstairs and downstairs of this world'
***** 'a fast-paced story with well-developed characters'
***** 'a gripping and atmospheric fantasy thriller that explores the dark undercurrents of human nature'
***** 'A fantastic read for fans of supernatural thrillers!'
Photo credit: Lola Odelola @lolaodelola.art
Jackson P. Brown is a writer from London, an anime and manga enthusiast, and the founder of Black Girl Writers — a mentoring programme for aspiring Black writers.
After winning Penguin Random House’s #WriteNow competition in 2020, she signed a 3-book deal with Del Rey UK for her debut adult fantasy series, GETHSEMANE.
Set in modern London, the story reimagines the Grim Reaper as smooth-talking, tea-drinking Gerald Reaper - a supernatural assassin hired to kill elites and aristocrats - who encounters Jamaican empath Amy St Clair in Camden Town. The unlikely duo team up to solve fantastical mysteries whilst maintaining the secrecy of London’s underground magic city, Downstairs.
The first book in the series, THE REAPER, in which they work to dismantle a criminal warlock’s people smuggling ring and find his elusive witch co-conspirator, releases in summer 2025.
Jackson is represented by Molly Jamieson of United Agents.
Short Bio
Jackson P. Brown is a writer from London, an anime and manga enthusiast, and the founder of Black Girl Writers — a mentoring programme for aspiring Black writers. After winning Penguin Random House’s #WriteNow competition in 2020, her urban fantasy series, GETHSEMANE, was acquired by Del Rey UK. Set in modern London, the story follows Gerald Reaper and Amy St Clair as they solve fantastical mysteries whilst maintaining the secrecy of the city's underground supernatural community.
