Wanderers and Islanders
Published on 7. February 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-84149-120-2 (ISBN)
Description
In the secluded house, an invisible presence watches over Victor Lazarus as he carries out the instructions of an unknown benefactor ...
In the village, Rusty Brown encounters a strange girl who tells him a secret that will haunt his dreams and lure him to the dark underworld of the city ...
In the city, Leonardo Pegasus tinkers with the Multiple Empathy Engine - a bizarre contraption of his own invention that enables the user to see the whole world without going anywhere ...
An old man, a young boy and a magician. Three tales beautifully intertwine to create a wonderfully original story of magic and mystery, of secret pasts and forbidden futures - of wanderers and islanders.
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In the village, Rusty Brown encounters a strange girl who tells him a secret that will haunt his dreams and lure him to the dark underworld of the city ...
In the city, Leonardo Pegasus tinkers with the Multiple Empathy Engine - a bizarre contraption of his own invention that enables the user to see the whole world without going anywhere ...
An old man, a young boy and a magician. Three tales beautifully intertwine to create a wonderfully original story of magic and mystery, of secret pasts and forbidden futures - of wanderers and islanders.
Look out for more information about this book and others at www.orbitbooks.co.uk
Reviews / Votes
'There is no faulting Cockayne's story telling. His style is direct and simple, yet very engaging. He seems as equally comfortable writing pathos and humor as he is at dealing with myths and violence.' SFREVU.COM'A heady fusion of well-known fantasy tropes and the quiet oddness of everyday life, with a dash of social satire for good measure.' ZONE-SF.COM
'A laudable and immensely readable debut from a sparkling new voice' DIVERSEBOOKS.COM
'Steve Cockayne has created something fascinating and strange. It is intricate, important and moving' CHINA MIEVILLE
'A compelling read' SFX
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
Weight
310 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84149-120-2 (9781841491202)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Head of Cameras & Lighting for the BBC for 5 years he is now a lecturer in Media & Production studies. He is currently restoring & reviving the family business, a Marionette Theatre, some of the characters from which provided the inspiration for the characters of this novel.