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An anti-hero takes on dark magic and corruption in this thrilling debut British fantasy adventure - set in the vertigo-inspiring city of Mahala

Trade Review
A savage stab at organised religion and social control . . . emotionally powerful * SUN *
Brilliantly explored and a great metaphor for urban corruption * DAILY MAIL *
Full of fierce energy, fast-paced and inventive * Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Shadows of the Apt series *
The world building is crazy interesting, the characters are very noir, and the plot was enough to keep me on my toes . . . I'm very excited to read the second in the series! * Felicia Day *
A very strong debut from a novelist of vision who has built an intriguing sandbox to play in, with plenty of twists, turns and surprising moments * FANTASY FACTION *
A great fantasy debut . . . The beginning of something really quite brilliant . . . very highly recommended * CIVILIAN READER *

Knight's debut recalls the vibrant, urban-based fantasies of
China Miéville

* Library Journal *
Full of witty quips, strong emotion, broken yet charming characters, and jam packed with astonishing revelations and fantastic ideas, Fade to Black is a must-read for 2013 * WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW *
Top notch prose alongside a cast that really adds flavour all round makes this a cracking debut * Falcata Times *
A thoroughly enjoyable read with plenty of twists and turns, and darkness enough to make the title perfectly apt. Highly recommended * TheBookBag.co.uk *

Fade to Black

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    A Paperback by Francis Knight

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      Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
      Publication Date: 2/26/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780356501666, 978-0356501666
      ISBN10: 0356501663
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      Fantasy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An anti-hero takes on dark magic and corruption in this thrilling debut British fantasy adventure - set in the vertigo-inspiring city of Mahala

      Trade Review
      A savage stab at organised religion and social control . . . emotionally powerful * SUN *
      Brilliantly explored and a great metaphor for urban corruption * DAILY MAIL *
      Full of fierce energy, fast-paced and inventive * Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Shadows of the Apt series *
      The world building is crazy interesting, the characters are very noir, and the plot was enough to keep me on my toes . . . I'm very excited to read the second in the series! * Felicia Day *
      A very strong debut from a novelist of vision who has built an intriguing sandbox to play in, with plenty of twists, turns and surprising moments * FANTASY FACTION *
      A great fantasy debut . . . The beginning of something really quite brilliant . . . very highly recommended * CIVILIAN READER *

      Knight's debut recalls the vibrant, urban-based fantasies of
      China Miéville

      * Library Journal *
      Full of witty quips, strong emotion, broken yet charming characters, and jam packed with astonishing revelations and fantastic ideas, Fade to Black is a must-read for 2013 * WILDER'S BOOK REVIEW *
      Top notch prose alongside a cast that really adds flavour all round makes this a cracking debut * Falcata Times *
      A thoroughly enjoyable read with plenty of twists and turns, and darkness enough to make the title perfectly apt. Highly recommended * TheBookBag.co.uk *

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