The Reaper

Paperback Published on: 02/04/2026
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Bookseller Reviews

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The Reaper
Give me fourteen of em right now
This absolutely slaps. If you don’t have this on your preorders, or to-read list, you’re missing out!! I don’t normally read urban fantasy, but I’m so glad... READ MORE
Lucy at Leeds
The Reaper
A Supernatural Debut
Prepare to explore London like you’ve never seen before with this urban fantasy. Join Amy, an Jamaican empathy, who teams up with Gerald, a Grim Reaper,... READ MORE
Anna-Maria
The Reaper
Sensational
This was by far one of my top books of the year! So so so amazing. Great story. Great characters. It was perfect from start to finish!
Amy at Whiteley

Synopsis

'A truly amazing first book. The worldbuilding is amazing, the story is compelling, and I enjoyed Jackson P. Brown's debut book thoroughly.' CHARLAINE HARRIS

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.

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Amy is an empath, able to sense the auras of the supernatural creatures that stalk London at night. But sorely lacking in knowledge, she spends night after night searching for answers.

Gerald is a Reaper - a weapon for hire - on the verge of his Awakening. Of coming into his power and becoming the man his family need him to be. The man they demand he be.

When Amy stumbles onto Gerald one night, she notices his strange aura, unlike anything she has seen before. And so, against her better judgement she helps him. In thanks he makes her an offer she can't refuse: become his partner and he will introduce her to a world she has only ever felt the shallow surface of: the underworld.

And their first mission together: find a girl who vanished into thin air.

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READERS ARE LOVING THE REAPER...

'A magical novel woven in the upstairs and downstairs of this world'

'An excellent debut novel'

'A gripping and atmospheric fantasy thriller that explores the dark undercurrents of human nature'

'A fantastic read for fans of supernatural thrillers'

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Cornerstone
  • ISBN: 9781804943915
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 29 mm
  • Weight: 306g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Reaper
Loved Amy for her character and powers, the rest maybe less so
A slightly strange intro starts this book off with someone being "awakened" through ancestors and a voice that was something quite different. As the world... READ MORE
Nigel
The Reaper
I wish I had friend who's the Grim Reaper :)
The Reaper" by Jackson P. Brown is a captivating blend of urban fantasy and contemporary fiction that had me hooked from the very beginning. The story intr... READ MORE
Ayo's Fantasy Reads
The Reaper
Confused
I don’t usually read, fantasy novels but I was intrigued by the blur of this book, and I thought that this would be up my street. I really liked the first... READ MORE
Michelle De Alwis
The Reaper
The reaper as never seen before!
This urban fantasy/thriller is such an enjoyable read and is an excellent debut novel. It's a reimagining of the reaper as I'm sure we have never seen befo... READ MORE
Sol P-
The Reaper
Amazing Grim Reaper story
The Reaper" by Jackson P. Brown is a captivating blend of urban fantasy and contemporary fiction that had me hooked from the very beginning. The story intr... READ MORE
Ayo's Fantasy Reads
The Reaper
An outstanding debut book.
The Reaper The Reaper written by Jackson P. Brown. This debut book is the beginning of what, so easily, could become akin to the popularity of the ‘Ha... READ MORE
MrDarkReads
The Reaper
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Esther Mag
The Reaper
A bit different than expected - also very enjoyable
I don't tend to read books that have vampires and the like, I hadn't realised that this book had them in. However, they fit into the story, so weren't a di... READ MORE
Joolsie
The Reaper
Gripping supernatural fantasy, great debut
Thanks to Cornerstone for this ARC. I was drawn to this by the title, and I always like to give debuts a chance. This is an urban supernatural fantas... READ MORE
Diane Gill
The Reaper
Spooky
I received a copy of this book via Netgalley from the publisher (thank you!) but my opinions are my own. I started this book in the first 5% not sure th... READ MORE
Rebecca Mace
The Reaper
What an EPIC debut! Everyone needs to read this!!
What an EPIC read! This was such a brilliantly unique book! It’s the first I’ve read from the point of view of a Grim Reaper and I LOVED it! I thor... READ MORE
Lauren S
The Reaper
Dark mysterious fantasy
Thank you for an early review copy of The Reaper. The book follows Amy, an empath with Jamaican heritage and Gerald, who is essentially the grim reaper. T... READ MORE
Rebekah Kelly
The Reaper
Unique urban fantasy
This was so FUN! I loved that it was set in London (and the special shout out to one of my favourite venues, Electric Ballroom) and the vibrancy that every... READ MORE
Chelsea Owens
The Reaper
Fun and easy to read
I started off quite liking this. The characters of Amy and Gerald were interesting as were the descriptions of the downers and the alternative world. Howev... READ MORE
Helsbelstels
The Reaper
Where underworld meets uperworld!
The Reaper is a gripping debut that blends urban fantasy with contemporary themes, set against the richly imagined backdrop of London’s supernatural underw... READ MORE
booksandsofa
The Reaper
An enjoyable read
An unputdownable supernatural urban thriller, meet Amy who sees Gerald who is starting to become a grim reader. This is a fast paced read that had me hooke... READ MORE
The Reaper
Reaper meets empath
I absolutely loved the London setting for this. I spent my late teens early 20s in Camden going to electric ballroom and underworld and the book perfectly ... READ MORE
Amelia Yates
The Reaper
No romance urban fantasy. Perfect!
#QOTD  Would you rather have skeleton hands that unalive whoever you touch (but gloves protect you) or be able to feel everyone's emotional aura around you... READ MORE
Emily Smith
The Reaper
An interesting underworld slant
I don't tend to read books that have vampires and the like, I hadn't realised that this book had them in. However, they fit into the story, so weren't a di... READ MORE
Joolsie
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Reaper
Brilliant diverse urban paranormal fantasy for the horror lovers
THE REAPER was at the top of my TBR for months before its release, and I’m so delighted to report it that I loved it so, SO much! Not only is the Broken Bi... READ MORE
Amy de la Force
The Reaper
Brilliant diverse urban paranormal fantasy for the horror lovers
THE REAPER was at the top of my TBR for months before its release, and I’m so delighted to report it that I loved it so, SO much! Not only is the Broken Bi... READ MORE
Amy de la Force