Synopsis
|
London,
1967. In an
England where the
Protestant
Reformation
failed, and in
which magic is an
integral part of
the mighty
Catholic Church's
armoury, there are
plenty of
opportunities for
a talented young
necromancer like
Tobias Oakley.
From his early
invitation into
the dark arts by
an elvish witch,
he progresses
steadily into a
career as a Church
magician.
In such an
exalted position,
Tobias finds not
only the power he
craves, but also
the time to
indulge in other,
secret, and more
satisfying,
pursuits - such as
drug-running,
debauchery,
demonology - and
murder |
Review
|
Winner
of the BBC
Bookshelf/Gollancz
First Fantasy
Novel Competition.
"A work of
brilliance.
Never was a prize
more richly
deserved."
Starburst
"A
terrifying story,
marvellously
inventive, written
with great
power."
The Times |