{"product_id":"the-obsidian-mirror-9780340970089","title":"The Obsidian Mirror","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTime travel and the faery world collide in the first book in a stunning new sequence from the bestselling author of INCARCERON - for which film rights have been sold to the producer of THE GOLDEN COMPASS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatherine Fisher, author of the brilliant \u003ci\u003eIncarceron \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSapphique\u003c\/i\u003e books, embarks on an ambitious new series...a riveting read where nothing is quite what it seems * welovethisbook.com *\u003cbr\u003eA genre buster...a great set-up for what promises to be a fantastic fantasy series * The Bookbag *\u003cbr\u003eA riveting read that will leave you impatient for the next instalment * Peters Gazette *\u003cbr\u003eA tale that effortlessly combines a number of narratives, voices, and modes of storytelling...moves at breakneck pace and constantly springs surprises * Books for Keeps *\u003cbr\u003e[A] time travelling, historical, supernatural thriller, with replicants, fairies, crazed scientists, changelings, wolves, genies and Dickensian waifs...Don't ask, just enjoy. * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003eTime travel and the faery world collide in the first book in a stunning new sequence from the best-selling author * Western Mail (Cardiff) *\u003cbr\u003eDark and scary with a fast moving narrative and imaginative characters...an intricate plot...a real page turner for teenagers * Carousel *\u003cbr\u003eClever, complex and sophisticated...Fisher not only interweaves strands of dystopian Science fiction with fairy tale, but expertly crafts a story of loss with the bittersweet and tantalising prospect of time travel fixing everything...The book is a tangled web and Fisher jumps from scene to scene with cliff hanger moments urging the reader to unlock her puzzle...With a movie of her acclaimed novel \u003ci\u003eIncarceron \u003c\/i\u003esoon to be released, Fisher is definitely an author to watch * School Librarian *\u003cbr\u003eFisher's universe is wholly envisaged...bleak, brittle and brilliant * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new novel by catherine Fisher, poet and prize-winning novelist, is always a treat...\u003ci\u003eThe Obsidian \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMirror \u003c\/i\u003eis both thriller and Science fiction and -- being written in Fisher's acid prose -- is equally satisfying to fans of both genres\u003c\/p\u003e * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is beautifully written and keeps you wanting more. It's fantasy with a thrill of adventure, and is one of those books that you just can't put down -- Charlotte Doga, Queensferry High School * Teen Titles *\u003cbr\u003eExtremely exciting and interesting, and it keeps you on your toes throughout the book -- E Lecomber, aged 13 * Scottish Daily record *\u003cbr\u003eA well-plotted, gripping fantasy adventure with a touch of wild magic * Book Trust *\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most engrossing fantasy thrillers of last year * The Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR INCARCERON AND SAPPHIQUE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'... displays all of her usual strenth of imagination ... she is simply too good to miss.'\u003c\/p\u003e * Independent *\u003cbr\u003e'... stands out above all others. Its imaginative scale and gobsmacking finale make it one of the best fantasy novels written for a long time.' * Times, Amanda Craig *\u003cbr\u003e'one of today's best fantasy writers ... a deliciously dark and scary ride.' * Independent *\u003cbr\u003e'... imaginative, rich in texture and vividly realised. Catherine Fisher writes with consummate skill and depth of feeling.' * The Bookseller *\u003cbr\u003e'One of this year's most striking fantasy novels' * Amanda Craig, The Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR THE ORACLE SEQUENCE:\u003cbr\u003e'... a rich, resonant conclusion to the series.'\u003c\/p\u003e * Booklist - May 06 *\u003cbr\u003e'Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion.' * Horn Book Review May\/June 06 *\u003cbr\u003e... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended. * The Bookseller *\u003cbr\u003esuspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please. * School Librarian *\u003cbr\u003eA crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked * Publisher's Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eA powerful and very exciting adventure story. * School Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003e'... one of the most skilled and original writers currently working in young adult fantasy' * New Welsh Review *\u003cbr\u003e'Beautifully imagined and realised, this novel of future regression is rich with strong characters, big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong.' * The Bookbag *\u003cbr\u003e'Catherine Fisher is an artist with words ... An engrossing, intricate story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by ricjly imaginative characters' * Carousel *\u003cbr\u003e'a deliciously dark and scary ride.' * Nicholas Tucker, The Independent *\u003cbr\u003e'a deep and sophisticated adventure story' * Write Away *\u003cbr\u003e'... wholly engaging and rushes along as a breathless and nail-biting pace ... a gripping read that should enthral both young and old fans' * Buzz *\u003cbr\u003e'the most cleverly comples and fascinating novel for teenagers I have read since His Dark Materials.' * School Librarian *\u003cbr\u003eA sophisticated and beautifully written novel with a brilliant climax. * School Librarian *\u003cbr\u003eA genre buster... a great set up for what promises to be a fantastic series. * Bookbag *\u003cbr\u003eA riveting read that will leave you impatient for the next installment. * Peters Gazette *\u003cbr\u003eTime-travelling, historical, supernatural sci-fi thriller, with its replicants, fairies, crazed scientists, changelings, wolves, genies and Dickensian waifs. Don't ask, just enjoy. * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003eAuthor of the brilliant Incarceron and Sapphique books embarks on an ambitious new series with The Obsidian Mirror. * We Love This Book *\u003cbr\u003eTime travel and the faery world collide in the first book in a stunning new sequence from the best-selling author. * Western Mail *\u003cbr\u003eA new novel by Catherine Fisher, poet and prize-winning novelist, is always a treat. The Obsidian Mirror is both thriller and science fiction and - being written in Fisher's acid prose - is equally satisfying to fans of both genres. * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eAnother fascinating hero can be found in Catherine Fisher's The Obsidian Mirror. Fisher's universe is wholly envisaged. This is bleak, brittle and brilliant. * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003eDark and scary with a fast moving narrative and imaginative characters. An intricate plot... a real page turner for teenagers. * Carousel *\u003cbr\u003eClever, complex and sophisticated. Fisher not only interweaves strands of dystopian Science Fiction with fairy tale fantasy but expertly crafts a story of loss with bittersweet and tantalising prospect of time travel fixing everything. The book is a tangled web and Fisher jumps from scene to scene with cliff hanger moments urging the reader to unlock her puzzle. * School Librarian *\u003cbr\u003eExtremely exciting and interesting, and it keeps you on your toes throughout the book. * Scottish Daily Record *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is beautifully written and keeps you wanting more. It's fantasy with a thrill of adventure, and is one of those books that you just can't put down. * Teen Titles *\u003cbr\u003eA well-plotted, gripping fantasy adventure with a touch of wild magic. * Booktrust *\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most engrossing fantasy thrillers of last year. * The Daily Telegraph *","brand":"Hachette Children's Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49401808421207,"sku":"9780340970089","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780340970089.jpg?v=1730478586","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-obsidian-mirror-9780340970089","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}