January 14th 2026 LDRL Recommends

LDRL Recommends: The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap

Staff member: Taylor

 

Taylor says, “This debut was one of my favorite books of 2025, and is already on my list of all time favorites! The Resurrectionist takes place in Edinburgh in 1828, the home of medical science. In order to pay for a competitive private surgery school, James makes a deal with one of the school’s dissectionists, Nye. But what James doesn’t realize is that Nye is a resurrectionist, and James has just joined a team of body snatchers who supply the schools of Edinburgh with fresh cadavers. Together, James and Nye get caught up in a tangle of thrilling heists, fascinating new science, and an undeniable attraction, all while avoiding real-life serial killers stalking their every move. This book is perfect for fans of gothic fiction or dark academia stories, or true crime fans looking for fiction to sink their teeth into.”