Man, Muse, Monster

Hardback Published on: 23/04/2026
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Synopsis

'With prose as vivid as oil paints, Gibson creates a study in obsession, competition, and the cost of ambition. Darkly romantic and deliciously moody, Man, Muse, Monster will haunt you' - Allison Saft, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide

Make me your world, Harry Alexander

For over a century, the Great Alexanders have been celebrated for their musical, literary and artistic talents. Harry Alexander, the last and youngest of the family, will do anything to be counted amongst them.

But Harry is a struggling art student and on the brink of losing his family inheritance and the Alexanders' ancestral home, Ashburn Hall. Greatness never felt further out of reach.

Then, he stumbles upon the source of his family's success: a muse. This supernatural being trapped in paint and canvas steps into Harry's life in the form of a handsome young man . . . as dangerous as he is beautiful, as capricious as he is inspiring.

As the artist and the muse grow ever closer, Harry's artistic reputation soars. But muses are made, not born, and Harry's has a dark and bloody origin. And when enemies begin to emerge from the shadows, hungry for fame of their own, Harry will finally have to confront the true cost of greatness . . .

Every masterpiece demands sacrifice in this devastatingly alluring dark academia horrormance about the torments of creative ambition and family legacies. Perfect for fans of Ava Reid, M.L. Rio and Leigh Bardugo.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: John Murray Press
  • ISBN: 9781408750629
  • Number of pages: 336
  • Dimensions: 236 x 162 x 36 mm
  • Weight: 540g
  • Languages: English

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Man, Muse, Monster
Fantastic!
Creepy, cool, and super addictive story that feels like a modern version of The Picture of Dorian Gray. It is the perfect "dark academia" book for anyone w... READ MORE
kostev09
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Man, Muse, Monster
a moody, electric story of art, inspiration, and love
Man, Muse, Monster is a moody, electric story of art, inspiration, and love. Harry was born into the family of Great Alexanders. HIs family history contain... READ MORE
Ilana Lindsey
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Man, Muse, Monster
Man Muse Monster
Man, Muse, Monster by Naomi Gibson A young artist lives in the shadow of his talented family's legacy before stumbling upon the secret behind their suc... READ MORE
Jenna Tomlinson
Man, Muse, Monster
Struggling artist of world renowned family accidentally discovers their secret muse and all that unfolds from there
This was my first time reading a Naomi Gibson novel and it's her adult debut, I believe her previous books were all YA which I suspected while reading this... READ MORE
Polly Jones
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Man, Muse, Monster
A perfect blend of darkness, mystery and romance
I loved the characters, the atmosphere, the plot twists, the suspense, the passion and the fear. What a gorgeous book. It follows a struggling artist who ... READ MORE
Louise Austin
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Man, Muse, Monster
A haunting blend of dark academia, horror and romance
I devoured Man, Muse, Monster – Naomi Gibson's adult debut. Harry Alexander has spent his life trapped in the shadow of his family’s artistic legacy. When ... READ MORE
Steve Blackman