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The Shadow of the Torturer

The Shadow of the Torturer - The Book of the New Sun

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Publisher's Synopsis

The first volume of "The Book of the New Sun". The Earth is old and the sun is dying. In the great Citadel of the City Imperishable, Severian - apprentice to the torturer's guild - betrays his oath. Exiled, he begins his phantasmagoric odyssey through the perilous world of the deep, distant future.

About the Publisher

Orbit

Orbit

Orbit is the place to go for outstanding Science Fiction and Fantasy. With a fantastic range of international bestsellers, including Jim Butcher, Trudi Canavan and Brent Weeks, and exciting new talent such as Ann Leckie, James S. A. Corey M. R. Carey and Claire North, Orbit is one of the most dynamic and successful imprints in the field. With a dedicated team sharing a passion for speculative fiction, Orbit is committed to broadening the audience for SF and Fantasy. Science Fiction and Fantasy is becoming increasingly popular within mainstream readership and Orbit is at the forefront of the action, staff in hand.

Book information

ISBN: 9780099263203
Publisher: Little, Brown
Imprint: Orbit
Pub date:
DEWEY: 823.91
DEWEY edition: 18
Number of pages: 303
Weight: 169g
Height: 180mm
Width: 120mm

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