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Vigil

Vigil 2

by Angela Slatter
Paperback
Publication Date: 12/07/2016
4/5 Rating 2 Reviews

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Verity Fassbinder has her feet in two worlds.

The daughter of one human and one Weyrd parent, she has very little power herself, but does claim unusual strength - and the ability to walk between us and the other - as a couple of her talents. As such a rarity, she is charged with keeping the peace between both races, and ensuring the Weyrd remain hidden from us.

But now Sirens are dying, illegal wine made from the tears of human children is for sale - and in the hands of those Weyrd who hold with the old ways - and someone has released an unknown and terrifyingly destructive force on the streets of Brisbane.

And Verity must investigate - or risk ancient forces carving our world apart.

'Slatter's work is excellent, and eminently readable . . . It's easy to see how she's managed to make such an impact on the genre' - British Fantasy Society. A rich and exciting new urban fantasy, perfect for fans of Harry Dresden and Kinsey Milhone. 

Vigil is the first book in award-winning author Angela Slatter's Verity Fassbinder series.

ISBN:
9781784294021
9781784294021
Category:
Crime & Mystery
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
12-07-2016
Publisher:
Quercus
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
233x154x28mm
Weight:
0.48kg
Angela Slatter

Angela Slatter is the award-winning author of eight short story collections, including A Feast of Sorrows: Stories, Sourdough and Other Stories, The Bitterwood Bible and Other Recountings, and Winter Children and Other Chilling Tales.

She has won the World Fantasy Award, the British Fantasy Award and five Aurealis Awards. Her short stories have appeared widely, including in annual British, Australian and North American Best Of anthologies, and her work has been translated into Spanish, Russian, Polish, Romanian, and Japanese.

Vigil was her first solo novel, and the sequel Corpselight is due out in July 2017. Angela lives in Brisbane, Australia.

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a tad too clever. too realistic with interesting characters. not exactly maleficent poring evil into our heads to leave us devastated and mentally wasted as dark entities vie to corrupt and destroy their chosen enemies - only appears every so often. however all is not lost: it is still a great read and a complex plot that so often is missing from other writers.

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Vigil...an exciting new addition to the 'Australian Authors I will give as gifts to my friends' list.
The lead character Verity Fassbender is smart and funny and I found myself laughing out loud at the inherent wit in Angela Slatter's writing. A very cruisy and enjoyable read. The magic world that is Brisneyland has me wondering whether a trip to Queensland might be on the cards next holidays. If you love Ben Aaronovich's 'Rivers of London' series you will find a lot to like about this book. I can't wait for the next instalment. :)

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