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After #1 "The Year of Our War", God is still on vacation, the Emperor still leads the war against the insects, and his cadre of immortals is still quarreling among themselves. But a new land has been discovered, one that holds the secrets of centuries, and one of their own, now exiled, foments rebellion against the Circle. In the brutal battle that follows, Jant Comet will discover that even immortals can fall ...
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Steph Swainston is a qualified archaeologist with a degree from Cambridge and a research degree. She worked as archaeologist for six years, working on the dig that researched the oldest recorded burial site in the UK, before working as an information scientist.
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"A more original sort of fantasy. " -- Roz Kaveney TIME OUT For my money Swainston is one of the best British authors writing in any genre. She has a facility with language and a genius for plot and character which Booker prize winners could, and should, be envious of. The Hobbs, Brookses and Feists of this world may well outsell it, but this will be the outstanding fantasy book of the year by a country mile -- Publishing News "An uncompromisingly classy act." THE GUARDIAN 'NO PRESENT LIKE TIME is a welcome return to the world Swainston put on paper so delectably first time round. Whereas THE YEAR OF OUR WAR centred on - you guessed it - a war, NO PRESENT LIKE TIME has more of a political edge, embossed with flawless, deep characterization. (This is) an extremely unusual, familiar yet at the same time extraordinarily original novel. There's joy to discover on every page, even if that page does involve some poor fool getting his read ripped off' -- Jayne Dearsley SFX "Once again, Steph Swainston has created a remarkable work of fantasy, both refreshing and enjoyable. It is great to see such a revitalisation of the genre with brilliant new authors like her leading the way." OUTLAND
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Another year in mankind's war for survival against the insects. God is still on holiday, the Emperor still leads and his cadre of immortals are still quarreling amongst themselves. It is known that the insects are reaching the Fourlands from the Shift but now mankind just has to do something about it. And in the meantime attention shifts to new lands and a naval expedition is launched. And Jant, the Emperor's drug-addicted winged messanger is expected to join it. Just perfect for a man terrified of ships and the sea. Steph Swainston's trilogy is building to be a landmark of modern fantasy. This is a wildly imaginative, witty yet profound fantasy, peopled with bizarre yet real characters. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001919824
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Emma Wallace (illustrator). London: Gollancz:, 2005. First edition, Hardcover, Fine in Fine dust jacket, 316 pp. Cover artwork by: Emma Wallace From the author of THE TEAR OF OUR WAR. Swainston's first novel THE YEAR OF OUR WAR was a very different and literate fantasy. That's rare these days. There is something new in the fantasy field and Swainston seems to have found it. NO PRESENT LIKE TIME continues the story that began with THE YEAR OF OUR WAR. I'd compare Swainston to. . . . ah, I can't think of anyone to compare her to. She seems to be equal parts of Roger Zelazny and Aldous Huxley, a brilliant and tasty combination. First edition, Hardcover, Fine in Fine dust jacket, Seller Inventory # 30365
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