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Oct 26, 2010 | ISBN 9780857660497 Buy
Oct 26, 2010 | ISBN 9780857660503 Buy
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Oct 26, 2010 | ISBN 9780857660497
Oct 26, 2010 | ISBN 9780857660503
THEY CALL IT “THE CITY OF A HUNDRED ROWS”. City of Dreams & Nightmare is the first in a series of novels set in one of the most extraordinary fantasy settings since Gormenghast – the ancient vertical city of Thaiburley. From its towering palatial heights to the dregs who dwell in The City Below, this is a vast, multi-tiered metropolis, and demons are said to dwell in the Upper Heights…Having witnessed a murder in a part of the city he should never have been in, street thief Tom has to run for his life. Down through the vast city he is pursued by sky-borne assassins, sinister Kite Guards, and agents of a darker force intent on destabilising the whole city. Accused of the crime, he must use all of his knowledge of this ancient city to flee a certain death; his only ally is Kat, a renegade like him, but she has secrets of her own…File Under: Fantasy [ Towering City | Ancient Secrets | Murder Most Foul | Kite Guard! ]
“Adventures in a nightmare citadel – a story that hits the ground running and doesn’t let up.” – Liz Williams“Born story-teller Ian Whates takes us on a gripping, terrifying trip-of-a-lifetime, through the heights and depths of the exotically grim city of Thaiburley, in this excellent fantasy thriller.” – Tanith Lee“[It] grabs you pretty much from the first page… Highly recommended.” – Fantasy Book Critic“City of Dreams & Nightmare is a brilliantly executed novel, perfectly paced, beautifully described and a true joy to read.” – ScienceFictionandFantasy.co.uk“I have had The City of Dreams and Nightmare on my TBR pile since the date of release and now wish I had read it sooner, for I denied myself the pleasure of a thoroughly good book!” – Temple Library Reviews Praise for Chris Roberson:“…satisfying, well observed and entertaining.” – The Guardian (reviewing “The Gift of Joy”)“As a collection, ‘The Gift Of Joy’ is certainly worth taking the time to enjoy.” – SF Crowsnest, (reviewing “The Gift of Joy”)
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