The City Stained Red
Bring Down Heaven Book 1
$88.50
- Paperback
656 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2015
Summary
Long before he was sent to hell, the Aeon known as Khoth-Kapira was the closest thing to a living god the world had ever known. Possessed of a vast intellect, he pioneered many of the wonders that persist in the world long after he was banished. Nearly every fragment of medical, economic and technological progress that the mortal races enjoyed could be traced back to him. But with his wonders came cruelty beyond measure: industrialised slavery, horrifying experimentations and a rage that woul…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780575132184 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0575132183 |
| Author: | Sam Sykes |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Gollancz |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 656 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2015 |
| Weight: | 468g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 133mm x 41mm |
| Series: | Bring Down Heaven |
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It’s a big story, grand on scale and packed with themes that range from the rich/poor divide to racial intolerance and simple greed. It’s also a rollicking read, a ripping yarn spent in the company of desperate, damaged, yet ultimately sympathetic individuals. Sykes’s love of his characters shines through in his writing, making The City Stained Red his finest book yet. * Starburst Magazine *
With playful language, distinctly drawn characters, and a cavalcade of action in service to a coherent plot, this book is a winner. I’ll be reading the other books about Lenk and the gang while awaiting the next volume in the Bring Down Heaven trilogy * SF Signal *
Sam Sykes has crafted a splendid adventure story here, and I really had times where I could not put the book down and forced myself with eyes so tired to read one more chapter, and then another. * Sleepless Musings *
There’s plenty of slapstick humour despite the darkness and that familiar sense of wondrous adventure that lurks just around the corner is still here. Still, “The City Stained Red” somehow fells like a better and more streamlined version of its predecessors….Sykes tells just enough to make you eager for more. Well, consider the job done - I’m ready for the sequel. * Upcoming 4 Me *
About The Author
Sam Sykes
Samuel Sykes began writing his debut novel when he was 17. He lives in the US. His popular twitter feed is @samsykesswears. He doesn’t actually swear that much.
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