Above the Snowline

Above the Snowline

by StephSwainston (Author)

Synopsis

This is Jant Shira's life before the drugs took over, as a hunter in the mountains. Awian exiles are building a stronghold in the Darkling mountains, where the Rhydanne hunt. Their clash of interests soon leads to bloodshed and Shira Dellin, a Rhydanne huntress, appeals to the immortal Circle for justice. The Emperor sends Jant, half-Rhydanne, half-Awian, and all-confidence, to mediate. As Jant is drawn into the spiralling violence he is shaken into coming to terms with his own heritage and his feelings for the alien, intoxicating Dellin. ABOVE THE SNOWLINE tells the story of Jant's early years in the Circle and shows the Fourlands as you've never seen them before.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: paperback / softback
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 25 Feb 2010

ISBN 10: 0575081597
ISBN 13: 9780575081598
Book Overview: Steph Swainston's THE YEAR OF OUR WAR was welcomed as the most original and exciting fantasy since China Mieville's Perdido Street Station Sold to the US and to 8 translation markets Critical raves for all her books Tells the early story of her fan's favourite character: Jant One of the most skilful and exciting writers of her generation Perfect for fans of China Mieville, Hal Duncan and Alan Campbell - the bright cutting edge of contemporary fantasy

Media Reviews
Scintillating prose, well developed characters and talent for brilliant absurdities . . . one of the more innovative fantasies of recent years. Publishers Weekly starred review of No Present Like Time
Author Bio
Steph Swainston is a qualified archaeologist with a degree from Cambridge and a research degree. She worked as archaeologist for six years, working on the dig that researched the oldest recorded burial site in the UK, before working as an information scientist. She lives in Wokingham.