(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross (CA) Yuko Shimizu. To be born a slave is in fact not a fatality. And facts can be changed. In the country of Ossaniul* there is a fortress that is as disproportionate as it is inaccessible: the Highest House. Its masters* the noble family of Aldercrest* reign over a veritable army of slaves. At the bottom of the ladder* young Moth performs the most thankless tasks and has little hope of living past childhood. Until the day he meets Obsidian* a mysterious prisoner of the House who whispers to him in his sleep. If Moth does what he asks* Obsidian will give him fortune and glory. And there's every indication that Obsidian can make good on his promises. Will Moth accept the offer? Through a subtle alternate history* The Highest House takes us to a fictional country reminiscent of the Balkan kingdoms of the 16th century. Mike Carey and Peter Gross (Lucifer* The Unwritten) draw from this context a captivating fantasy narrative that reflects on the human soul* the corrupting power of slavery* and the inequalities of class* all from the different perspectives of the House's many inhabitants. Both immediate and timeless* Highest House is a multifaceted fantasy sure to stay with readers long after the final page has turned. Advance solicited for November release! From the creators of The Unwritten* twice nominated for a Hugo Award!