Angry Robot
2 total works
Thaiburley, majestic towering city, is under threat. Former street thief Tom must gather a motley band of heroes to journey up the river Thair to discover the ultimate source of the power behind Thaiburley, before it's too late.
The second stunning novel set in one of the most extraordinary settings since Gormenghast.
File under: Fantasy [ Towering City / Unlikely Alliances / Ancient Enemies / Plague and Pestilence ]
The first in a series of novels set in one of the most extraordinary fantasy settings since Gormenghast -- the vertical city of Thaiburley. From its towering palatial heights to the dregs who dwell in The City Below, it's an incredible creation. When Tom, a teenage street thief from the depths, ventures into the uppermost levels to impress a girl, the last thing he expects to do is witness a murder. Accused of the crime, he must use all of his knowledge of the ancient city to flee certain death. File under: Fantasy [ Tall City / Class Divide / Murder Witness / Assassination ]