The City's Son: in hidden London you'll find marvels, magic . . . and menace (Skyscraper Throne, #1)

by Tom Pollock

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'An impeccably dark parable, endlessly inventive and utterly compelling' M R Carey, author of The Girl with all the Gifts

Beth's world is falling apart. Then she discovers a hidden London, full of marvels, magic . . . and menace. Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere.


Hidden under the surface of everyday London is a city where wild train spirits stampede over the tracks and glass-skinned dancers with glowing veins light the streets.

When a devastating betrayal drives her from her home, Beth stumbles into the secret city, where she finds Filius Viae, London's ragged crown...

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  • ISBN10 1780870094
  • ISBN13 9781780870090
  • Publish Date 6 June 2013 (first published 2 August 2012)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Quercus Publishing
  • Imprint Jo Fletcher Books
  • Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
  • Pages 422
  • Language English