A Peculiar Peril by Jeff Vandermeer (English) Hardcover Book

Description: A Peculiar Peril by Jeff Vandermeer The first book in a new YA fantasy duology from a bestselling genre-expanding master, about a teenager who embarks on a quest to protect the world from an alternate universe where magic abounds and history has been rewritten. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description After Jonathan Lambsheads elusive grandfather dies, the recently orphaned teenager inherits the family mansion-and its contents. Jonathan soon discovers that the mansions basement holds more than just oddities: three doors serve as portals, with one leading to an alt-Earth called Aurora, where magic abounds, history has been re-written, and an occult dictator called Aleister Crowley leads an army pillaging alt-Europe. Jonathan learns of his destiny as a member of The Order, a secret society devoted to keeping our world separate from Aurora, and embarks on an epic quest to protect Earth from Crowleys dark magic.Over the course of the duology, Jonathan uncovers more of the worlds outside of our own, the magic that permeates them, his own destiny, and the secrets buried in his family history. Author Biography Jeff VanderMeers New York Times-bestselling Southern Reach trilogy has been translated into over thirty-five languages. The first novel, Annihilation, won the Nebula Award and Shirley Jackson Award, was shortlisted for a half dozen more, and has been made into a movie. His novel Borne has received wide critical acclaim, including a rare trifecta of rave reviews from the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post, and has been optioned by Paramount. The New Yorker has called Jeff "the weird Thoreau" and he frequently speaks about issues related to climate change and storytelling. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida. jeffvandermeer.com Review A People Magazine Best Books to Read This Summer 2020"Taking the peculiar darkness of Ransom Riggs Miss Peregrine series and the absurd humor and wit of Terry Pratchett, VanderMeer dreams up a wholly original tale, filled with complexity, imagination, and talking marmots. . . . A wild ride that requires a few leaps of faith from readers, but theyre in good hands with VanderMeer, who has a sequel in the works for those who emerge victorious from Aurora." --Booklist, starred review "A heck of a lot of fun. . . New readers young and old will find VanderMeers foray into fresh territory a welcome port of entry to a wildly imaginative universe" --The New York Times Book Review "VanderMeers sprawling YA debut offers a riotous, slyly sophisticated take on the heros journey. Boldly drawn characters, sublimely ridiculous worldbuilding, and a witty, prismatic narrative further distinguish the unique tale." --Publishers Weekly "A madcap marathon portal fantasy . . . An enthusiastic hodgepodge of antique fantasy elements . . . touches of cosmic horror, clever wordplay, genre deconstruction, and butt humor, all tied together with a just-go-with-it fever-dream logic." --Kirkus Reviews "Even for an author known for creating some of the most memorable and important worlds in contemporary fiction, his newest journey into the alt-Earth known as Aurora is remarkable. . . A truly engrossing adventure." --The Chicago Review of Books "A wicked read that features teen heroes, occult villains, talking animals, and alt-universes, all in VanderMeers unique style." --Nerdist "Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Patrick Rothfuss." --Paste Magazine Promotional The first book in a new YA fantasy duology from a bestselling genre-expanding master, about a teenager who embarks on a quest to protect the world from an alternate universe where magic abounds and history has been rewritten. Review Quote A People Magazine Best Books to Read This Summer 2020 "VanderMeers sprawling YA debut offers a riotous, slyly sophisticated take on the heros journey. Boldly drawn characters, sublimely ridiculous worldbuilding, and a witty, prismatic narrative further distinguish the unique tale." -- Publishers Weekly "A madcap marathon portal fantasy . . . An enthusiastic hodgepodge of antique fantasy elements . . . touches of cosmic horror, clever wordplay, genre deconstruction, and butt humor, all tied together with a just-go-with-it fever-dream logic." -- Kirkus Reviews "Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Patrick Rothfuss." -- Paste Magazine Promotional "Headline" The first book in a new YA fantasy duology from a bestselling genre-expanding master, about a teenager who embarks on a quest to protect the world from an alternate universe where magic abounds and history has been rewritten. Details ISBN0374308861 Pages 656 Series The Misadventures of Jonathan Lambshead Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0374308861 ISBN-13 9780374308865 Format Hardcover Series Number 1 DEWEY 813.6 Author Jeff Vandermeer Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2020-08-01 Audience Age 12 Publisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Publication Date 2020-08-01 Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Audience Teenage / Young adult US Release Date 2020-08-01 AU Release Date 2020-09-15 NZ Release Date 2020-09-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141590772;

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