The Forever Ship (Fire Sermon, Book 3) - Softcover

Haig, Francesca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007563167 ISBN 13: 9780007563166

Publisher: HarperVoyager, 2018

Synopsis

‘Set in a vividly realised world of elite Alphas and their ‘weaker’ Omega twins, it holds a mirror up to our obsession with perfection’ Guardian

Paloma’s arrival, with news of Elsewhere and the possibility of a world free of the fatal bond between twins, has given Cass and the resistance a hope worth fighting for.

But they are facing a Council more powerful and ruthless than Cass could ever have imagined, willing to unleash weapons from the long-buried past to maintain their power over Alphas and Omegas alike.

As the stunning Fire Sermon trilogy comes to a close, a struggle has begun not only for the future of Elsewhere but for the future of the whole world. And what started with fire may end with fire.

About this title

About the Author:

Francesca Haig grew up in Tasmania, gained her PhD from the University of Melbourne, and was a senior lecturer at the University of Chester. Her poetry has been published in literary journals and anthologies in both Australia and England, and her first collection of poetry, Bodies of Water, was published in 2006. In 2010 she was awarded a Hawthornden Fellowship. The Fire Sermon, her first novel, was published in 2015. She lives in London with her husband and son. Visit FrancescaHaig.com and follow her on Twitter @FrancescaHaig.

Review:

"A beautiful, brutal story about what it means to be human, and what's worth fighting for." (Lauren DeStefano, New York Times Bestselling author of The Chemical Garden trilogy)

“A powerful post-apocalyptic story with unusual emotional depth and clear, often beautiful language, this is one genre fans won't want to miss.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review on THE MAP OF BONES)

“Thrilling, emotionally engaging, booby-trapped with some incredibly inventive twists and turns and some excellent action sequences and, from beginning to end, it is intensely moving...Francesca Haig’s writing is exquisite, loaded with turns of phrase and lines of dialogue that are so perfect and so beautifully realized, it reminds us how powerful the written word can be...You have got to read these books, they are storytelling at its absolute finest.” (Starburst Magazine on THE MAP OF BONES)

"With captivating storytelling and an equally captivating heroine in Cass, Haig’s latest in her Fire Sermon trilogy truly excites. An intricately crafted plot with intense conflict and distinctive, flawed characters make this story hard to put down." (RT book reviews on MAP OF BONES)

“Readers who enjoy the Hunger Games series, Pierce Brown’s Red Rising, and like-minded dystopian literature will enjoy this first title in a trilogy.” (Library Journal on The Fire Sermon, starred review)

"As an award-winning poet, Haig's prose is gorgeous and engaging, particularly when she describes the desolate landscape, now peppered with ruins from the Before. Fans of dystopias will appreciate this adventure-filled yet character-focused tale that offers hope and explores (in a refreshingly nuanced way) the moral complexities involved in defeating an oppressive and backward government structure." (Booklist, starred review)

"Debut novelist Haig builds a richly textured world and creates characters who immediately feel real. The suspense of the plot, driven by the fear and anger underlying this unbreakable bond between twins, never flags. Haig's experience as a poet shows in her writing, which is clear, forceful and laced with bright threads of beauty. With its well-built world, vivid characters and suspenseful plot, this book, the first in a planned trilogy, is poised to become the next must-read hit." (Kirkus Reviews on The Fire Sermon, starred review)

"Set in a vividly realised world of elite Alphas and their ‘weaker’ Omega twins, [this series] holds a mirror up to our obsession with perfection.” (Guardian)

"A potential heir to the Hunger Games.” (Vulture)

"The Fire Sermon is an undeniable page-turner... At the heart of Haig's worldbuilding is a precious love story between Cass and a fellow Omega on the run named Kip. The writing surrounding these two beautifully demonstrates Haig's craft. If you thought Peeta Mellark had a big fan club, just you wait. There will be copious amounts of kissy fan art and montage videos. You can count on it." (Bookshots (LitReactor))

“Fantasy and sci-fi fans finally have a book they can bond over. This is going to be a series to watch." (RT Book Reviews)

“The best post-apocalyptic novel I’ve read in years – it’s dark, deep, and doesn’t conform to the dystopian tropes we’ve all come to expect.” (The Mary Sue)

“A beautifully written tale of a dark and often unforgiving post-apocalyptic world . . . a spectacular introduction to the series." (Fresh Fiction)

"Words like 'masterpiece' and 'instant classic' are cliché, but in the case of Francesca Haig's astounding The Fire Sermon, they're the only words to use. It's a breath-taking, passionate, absolutely sensational work of imagination, perfectly structured, beautifully written, populated with fabulous characters and packed with intrigue, violence, compassion and underlined by a very important human message that is always present without ever becoming homily. The Fire Sermon is completely without equal – it leaves Hunger Games, Divergence, Twilight blah blah-yawn twitching in the dust." (Starburst Magazine)

"A hell of a ride. I would recommend it to anyone I can, regardless of age." (James Oswald, author of Natural Causes)

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperVoyager
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0007563167
• ISBN 13: 9780007563166
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448