About Haley

Haley Hix is a historical fiction and fantasy writer based in New York City. Originally from Tennessee, she holds a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Master of Arts. She has worked in the field of arboriculture for over a decade, and the resiliency of trees has been an endless source of inspiration for her writing.

Her writing reflects her passion for the natural world, weaving themes of history, environment, and the profound connections between people and place. When she’s not writing, you can find her practicing medieval calligraphy or watercolor, or exploring NYC’s beautiful green spaces.

Haley is represented by Mark Gottlieb at Trident Media Group.

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The One Who Devours Roots

When her estranged aunt’s prized eider ducks are slaughtered by a mysterious night predator, self-taught naturalist Inga journeys to Norway’s remote Vega Archipelago expecting to solve a wildlife mystery, but instead uncovers a string of disappearances and an ancient horror entwined with her own family’s past. As more islanders vanish, Inga must unravel the legend of Níðhöggr, the serpent said to gnaw at the roots of the world tree, before someone she loves is taken next.

THE ONE WHO DEVOURS ROOTS is an 89,000-word gothic mystery that blends science and folklore, featuring a reimagining of one of Norse mythology’s most fearsome beasts. It combines the stark lyrical atmosphere and environmental themes of Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy with Viking history and mythology of The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec. Similar to Widow’s Bay (Apple TV), it pairs a wry, skeptical protagonist with generational secrets and the dark past buried beneath an isolated island community.

Check out my Pinterest mood board to see the visual inspiration for this story.

Listen to my Spotify Playlist for The One Who Devours Roots.