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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'All the Birds in the Sky,' a masterpiece by Charlie Jane Anders that deftly blends the genres of science fiction and fantasy. This award-winning novel, which clinched the 'Best Novel' at the 2017 Nebula Awards and garnered a nomination for the Hugo Award, is a spellbinding tale about childhood friends Patricia Delfine and Laurence Armstead. Reuniting in a climate-ravaged San Francisco, their extraordinary abilities are put to the test in a world on the brink of collapse. Experience the intricate narrative as Patricia, a graduate of the secretive Eltisley Maze for the magically gifted, collaborates with fellow magicians to remedy the Earth’s escalating crises. Meanwhile, Laurence, an engineering prodigy, strives to avert disaster through groundbreaking technology. Together, they face an unseen force that intertwines their fates, challenging them to either save the world or let it descend into chaos. Perfect for fans of magical realism and ecological themes, 'All the Birds in the Sky' is not just a novel; it is a clarion call to a generation. Receive this BRAND NEW edition swiftly, with free shipping on your order. Please note, delivery may take up to 6 weeks, and once placed, your order cannot be canceled. Don’t miss your chance to own this modern classic!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785650550
Year: 2016
Publisher: Titan Publishing Group
Description:
Winner of the 'Best Novel' in the 2017 Nebula Awards & Nominated for a Hugo Award
Childhood friends Patricia Delfine and Laurence Armstead didn't expect to see each other again, after parting ways under mysterious circumstances during high school. After all, the development of magical powers and the invention of a two-second time machine could hardly fail to alarm one's peers and families. But now they're both adults, living in the hipster mecca San Francisco, and the planet is falling apart around them. Laurence is an engineering genius who's working with a group that aims to avert catastrophic breakdown through technological intervention into the changing global climate
Patricia is a graduate of Eltisley Maze, the hidden academy for the world's magically gifted, and works with a small band of other magicians to secretly repair the world's every-growing ailments. Little do they realise that something bigger than either of them, something begun years ago in their youth, is determined to bring them together ” to either save the world, or plunge it into a new dark ages
'Into each generation of science fiction/fantasydom a master absurdist must fall, and it's quite possible that with All The Birds in the Sky, Charlie Jane Anders has established herself as the one for the Millennials.' ” N K Jemisin, NYT Book Review
'In All the Birds in the Sky, Charlie Jane Anders darts and soars, with dazzling aplomb, throwing lightning bolts of literary style that shimmer with enchantment or electrons.' ” Michael Chabon
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785650550
Year: 2016
Publisher: Titan Publishing Group
Description:
Winner of the 'Best Novel' in the 2017 Nebula Awards & Nominated for a Hugo Award
Childhood friends Patricia Delfine and Laurence Armstead didn't expect to see each other again, after parting ways under mysterious circumstances during high school. After all, the development of magical powers and the invention of a two-second time machine could hardly fail to alarm one's peers and families. But now they're both adults, living in the hipster mecca San Francisco, and the planet is falling apart around them. Laurence is an engineering genius who's working with a group that aims to avert catastrophic breakdown through technological intervention into the changing global climate
Patricia is a graduate of Eltisley Maze, the hidden academy for the world's magically gifted, and works with a small band of other magicians to secretly repair the world's every-growing ailments. Little do they realise that something bigger than either of them, something begun years ago in their youth, is determined to bring them together ” to either save the world, or plunge it into a new dark ages
'Into each generation of science fiction/fantasydom a master absurdist must fall, and it's quite possible that with All The Birds in the Sky, Charlie Jane Anders has established herself as the one for the Millennials.' ” N K Jemisin, NYT Book Review
'In All the Birds in the Sky, Charlie Jane Anders darts and soars, with dazzling aplomb, throwing lightning bolts of literary style that shimmer with enchantment or electrons.' ” Michael Chabon