Devices and Desires (Engineer Trilogy, #1)

by K. J. Parker

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When an engineer is sentenced to death for a petty transgression of guild law, he flees the city, leaving behind his wife and daughter. Forced into exile, he seeks a terrible vengeance -- one that will leave a trail of death and destruction in its wake. But he will not be able to achieve this by himself. He must draw up his plans using the blood of others...In a compelling tale of intrigue and injustice, K. J. Parker's embittered hero takes up arms against his enemies, using the only weapons he has left to him: his ingenuity and his passion -- his devices and desires. "A richly textured and emotionally complex fantasy...Highly recommended." --- Library Journal (Starred Review) "When so many fantasy sagas are tired, warmed-over affairs, a writer like K.J. Parker is more of a hurricane than a breath of fresh air." --- Dreamwatch
  • ISBN10 0316003387
  • ISBN13 9780316003384
  • Publish Date 25 October 2007 (first published 7 April 2005)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Little, Brown & Company
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 672
  • Language English