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LOUISA CARMODY

Author of The Shadows that Listen, book one in the Angel Ruin series

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About Me

Louisa Carmody is an Australian author who wrote her first manuscript at 19 years old, and rewrote it at 26 while juggling full-time work. She self-published her debut novel The Shadows that Listen in January 2025, before signing on with C&W. When Louisa isn’t curled up writing or reading, she’s usually spending time in the sun by the water.

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Louisa's Books

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The Shadows that Listen

The Shadows that Listen is an unputdownable dystopian romantasy with a delicious slow burn romance, from debut author Louisa Carmody.

 

Perfect for fans of Crescent City and Shadowhunters.

Dystopian Fantasy Romance

“An eerily broken world, a whip smart, badass heroine, a brutally gorgeous angel, and a shocking twist at the end? Say less. I couldn't put it down.”

–Lauren Kate,
#1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series


“This is a dystopian romance unlike any I’ve read before. Carmody captivates you from the very first page with all the nostalgia of 2010’s fantasy (think Mortal Instruments!) and a delicious enemies-to-lovers romance that sinks its teeth into you. I could put it down!” 

– Brooke Fast,
author of To Cage a Wild Bird



"A magical debut; I feel I have witnessed the beginning of a new legend"

– Brigitte Knightley,
Sunday Times bestselling author of
The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy

Questions & Answers

When is The Shadows that Listen Rereleasing?

I am happy to announce that The Shadows that Listen is OUT NOW!

How many books are in the series?

I have signed a four book deal!

Are there any TWs in The Shadows that Listen?

The Shadows that Listen is a dystopian, end of the world, romantasy. There is mention of blood, harm, death, manipulation, and human entrapment. If you are sensitive to any of these topics I suggest to protect your peace and read with caution. 

"Run, little Slayer"

Meet Amara Jones and the Archangel in The Shadows that Listen

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