Description
Reader reviews for The Sinister Booksellers of Bath:
'Garth Nix demonstrates his mastery of the fantasy genre'
'An extraordinary work of fiction'
'A cracking sequel to The Left-Handed Booksellers of London'
'An amazing fantasy adventure'
'Well, this is a heap of fun!'
'Wizards, sorcery, Ancients and living statues - what more could you ask for'
There is often trouble of a mythical sort in Bath. The booksellers who police the Old World keep a careful watch there, particularly on the entity who inhabits the ancient hot spring. Yet this time it is not from Sulis Minerva that trouble starts. It comes from the discovery of a sorcerous map, leading left-handed bookseller Merlin into great danger. A desperate rescue is attempted by his sister the right-handed bookseller Vivien and their friend, art student Susan Arkshaw, who is still struggling to deal with her own recently discovered magical heritage.
The map takes the trio to a place separated from the world, maintained by deadly sorcery performed by an Ancient Sovereign and guarded by monstrous living statues of Portland Stone. But this is only the beginning, as the booksellers investigate centuries of disappearances and deaths and try to unravel the secrets of the murderous Lady of Stone, a serial killer of awesome powers.
If they do not stop her, she will soon kill again. And this time, her target is not an ordinary mortal.
A wintry return to the world of The Left-Handed Booksellers of London, as a magical map leads to a dangerous adventure.
Praise for Garth Nix
Garth Nix is one of the best world-builders in fantasy. (BRANDON SANDERSON)
About the Author
Garth Richard Nix is an Australian writer who specialises in children's and young adult fantasy novels, notably the Old Kingdom, Seventh Tower and Keys to the Kingdom series. Before becoming a fantasy writer, he worked his way through the publishing industry, as a bookseller, sales rep, publicist, editor and then literary agent. He is a multiple bestselling author, and winner - twice - of the Aurealis Award.
He lives in Sydney, Australia.
Learn more by visiting www.garthnix.com or by following @garthnix.
Reviews
Readers will beg for more adventures in this London. * Kirkus *
[The Left-Handed Booksellers of London] is sure to be enjoyed by readers of any age with a craving for fast-paced, page-turning fantasy[...]A madcap chase that is sure to win Nix new fans. * The Guardian *
Book Information
ISBN 9781399606325
Author Garth Nix
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Gollancz
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 194mm * 128mm * 30mm
