The Keeper of Lost Things
By Steve Bates (Proud Partners Profound Publishers) What do Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Harry Houdini, and a cursed artifact capable of unraveling reality have in common?
They’re at the heart of The Keeper of Lost Things… a sweeping historical fantasy where the line between illusion and truth begins to fade.
Set in the early 20th century, the story follows Edgar Ansley, a brilliant but haunted historian whose tragic past draws him into Doyle’s quest to uncover the mysteries of the supernatural. Together with Harry Houdini, they unravel the dark history of the NULUS… a relic of unholy origin tied to The Lost Realm, a place where forgotten souls and lost things gather. Their mission: to contain the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands.
But those hands belong to Nadira, the Storm Bringer, a witch bound to the Devil himself and exiled for her thirst for power. Imprisoned for centuries on the Island of Lost Souls, Nadira’s release marks the beginning of an ancient reckoning. Now, Doyle, Houdini, and Edgar must face riddles, betrayal, and their own inner demons before the veil between worlds is torn apart forever.
Time bends. Reality unravels. And some things were meant to stay lost.
At its core, The Keeper of Lost Thingsis a story about redemption, courage, and the legacies we leave behind — the first in a new series where history, myth, and the supernatural intertwine in ways both wondrous and haunting.
What readers are saying
“If Neil Gaiman and Dan Brown co-wrote a season of PENNY DREADFUL…”
“The first horror-fantasy that actually made me Google ‘how to ward a witch’ at 2 a.m.”
“Gaslamp atmosphere, razor-sharp twists, and a final-page punch that left me breathless.”
Inside the book
Occult London – fog-soaked alleys, hidden covens, and a 1920s underworld that never sleeps
Dual POV – Doyle’s intellect vs. Houdini’s bravado in a race against an enemy who cheats death
Real magic – every spell, relic, and sigil is rooted in actual Romani folklore and Golden-Dawn archives
A villain you’ll fear to love – Nadira’s tragic past is as terrifying as her revenge
A Project by Profound Publishers
Perfect for fans of
The Historian – Elizabeth Kostova
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell – Susanna Clarke
The Witcher – Andrzej Sapkowski
Penny Dreadful (Showtime)
The Black Moon is rising.
Tap BUY NOW and hold the NULUS before Nadira holds you.
