The Escapement
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The engineer Ziani Vaatzes engineered a war to be reunited with his family. The deaths were regrettable, but he had no choice.
Duke Valens dragged his people into the...
Published By Orbit
Format Paperback
Number Of Pages 432
Publication Date 12/14/2007
ISBN 9780316003407
Dimensions 5.5 inches x 8.25 inches
"I have reviewed books before that I thought might someday be found to have achieved greatness.... But I am trying to be precise in my use of the word when I tell you that K.J. Parker is writing work after work that demands to be placed in that category. "—Orson Scott Card on The Engineer trilogy
"This is grown-up fantasy blessed with humour, intelligence and... panache. A bravura display of intricate storytelling and artfully-doled-out revelations."—SFX
"When so many fantasy sagas are tired, warmed-over affairs, a writer like K.J. Parker is more of a hurricane than a breath of fresh air."—Dreamwatch