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Starred Review. Connolly's gritty urban fantasy debut is not so urban: it takes place in Hammer Bay, Wash., where residents are thankful for the toy factory that stimulates their economy and are apparently oblivious to the frequent magical immolations of local children. Convicted felon Ray Lilly works for the mysterious Annalise Powliss and the Twenty Palace Society, hunting down people who use magic and the otherworldly predators whose power they channel. Callous Annalise and hard-nosed Ray have a complicated personal history that gradually comes to light as the Society faces off against factory employees, local law enforcement and other corrupt forces in the town. Unique magical concepts, a tough and pragmatic protagonist and a high casualty rate for innocent bystanders will enthrall readers who like explosive action and magic that comes at a serious cost. (Oct.)
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Child of Fire is excellent reading: a truly dark and sinister world, delicious tension and suspense, violence so gritty you'll get something in your eye just reading it, and a gorgeously flawed protagonist. Take this one to the checkout counter. Seriously.Jim Butcher, author of theDresden Files
"Ray Lilly is one of the most interesting characters I've read lately, and Harry Connolly's vision is amazing. I can hardly wait for the next one." --Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series
Cinematic and vivid, with a provocative glimpse into a larger world. Wheres the next one?Terry Rossio, screenwriter, Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy
Classic dark noir, fresh ideas, and good old-fashioned storytelling.John Levitt, author of Dog Days
Redemption comes wrapped in a package of mystery and horror that hammers home the old saying Dont do the crime if you cant do the time . . . and even then youd better check the yellow pages for one bad-ass exterminator first.Rob Thurman, author of *Nightlife
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A fine novel with some genuinely creepy moments. I enjoyed it immensely and hope well see more of Ray Lilly.Lawrence Watt-Evans, author of the *Obsidian Chronicles
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Library : Fantasy
Universes : Twenty Palaces [04]
Formats : EPUB
ISBN : 9780345508898
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