UID:
kobvindex_ZLB34883442
Edition:
Unabridged
ISBN:
9781529039498
Series Statement:
Edinburgh Nights
Content:
" Opening up a world of magic and adventure, The Library of the Dead by T. L. Huchu is the first book in the Edinburgh Nights series.'A fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written' 8211 Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London'I highly recommend The Library of the Dead ' 8211 Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series When ghosts talk, she will listen . Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker 8211 and she now speaks to Edinburgh's dead, carrying messages to the living. A girl's gotta earn a living, and it seems harmless enough. Until, that is, the dead whisper that someone's bewitching children 8211 leaving them husks, empty of joy and life. It's on Ropa's patch, so she feels honour bound to investigate. But what she learns will change her world. She'll dice with death (not part of her life plan .) as she calls on Zimbabwean magic and Scottish pragmatism to hunt down clues. For Edinburgh hides a wealth of secrets. And in the process, she discovers an occult library and some unexpected allies. Yet as shadows lengthen, will the hunter become the hunted? 'Roll on the sequel' 8211 The Times'One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year' 8211 SFX "
Content:
Biographisches: "T. L. Huchu is a writer whose short-fiction has appeared in publications such as L ightspeed , Interzone , AfroSF and elsewhere. He is the winner of a Nommo Award for African SF/F, and has been shortlisted for the Caine Prize and the Grand Prix de L'Imaginaire. Between projects, he translates fiction from Shona into English and the reverse. The Library of the Dead is the first in his Edinburgh Nights series." Rezension(2): "Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London : A fast-moving and entertaining tale , beautifully written" Rezension(3): "Charlaine Harris: I highly recommend The Library of the Dead " Rezension(4): "Genevieve Cogman:An absolute delight . kept me totally hooked " Rezension(5): "A. K. Larkwood: What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!" Rezension(6): " Publishers Weekly starred review:Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu's occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking " Rezension(7): " The Times :A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . roll on the sequel " Rezension(8): " The Big Issue :Terrific stuff" Rezension(9): " The Scotsman :Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably " Rezension(10): " Grimdark Magazine :An enjoyable dark urban fantasy tale . with a great lead character and a vibrant supporting cast " Rezension(11): " CulturedVultures :With a strong female protagonist exploring a unique world, this novel is a fantastic debut and a must have for fantasy fans " Rezension(12): " SFFWorld : Drags you in and keeps you reading through the force of nature that is Ropa Moyo" Rezension(13): " Booklist :The excellent characters keep the story engaging"
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Auszeichnungen: American Library Association:Alex Award
Language:
English
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