Principles of Angels (Hidden Empire) By Jaine Fenn. 978057508292

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Title
Principles of Angels (Hidden Empire)
ISBN
9780575082922
Book Title
Principles of Angels
Book Series
Hidden Empire Ser.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Group, The Limited
Item Length
9.1 in
Publication Year
2008
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Jaine Fenn
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Science Fiction / Action & Adventure, Crime, Science Fiction / General
Item Weight
16.2 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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Publisher
Orion Publishing Group, The Limited
ISBN-10
0575082925
ISBN-13
9780575082922
eBay Product ID (ePID)
74195940

Product Key Features

Book Title
Principles of Angels
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Science Fiction / Action & Adventure, Crime, Science Fiction / General
Genre
Fiction
Author
Jaine Fenn
Book Series
Hidden Empire Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
16.2 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6 in

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Trade
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The plot speeds along, the dialogue is sharp... British debut author Fenn's future dystopia may contain some overly familiar elements but it's mighty promising nonetheless., An artfully engineered plot, flawed but compelling characters and a fascinating setting make for an entertaining first novel., The novel reads as a thriller, short and punchy with clear prose and authentic characterisation. This is an enjoyable debut., Fenn manages to put her own stamp on some familiar genre elements, enough to make this a genuinely promising debut, Fenn shows considerable promise with this debut. Well paced, with a satisfying number of twists and turns to hold your interest and characters are well drawn, ensuring you care enough about them to keep reading. This is an accomplished first novel from an author who bears watching., I found myself really enjoying this slice of 'low-tech' sci-fi and its hints of further developments in the future have got me looking forward to what Jaine Fenn comes up with next., What initially plays as a slow-burning blend of murder mystery and hard sci-fi (with an added dash of China Mieville's gritty sense of urban energy) is soon expanding in scale and taking on some highly intriguing concepts. Fenn's debut novel is an impressive piece of work and adds another name to the list of SF and fantasy authors worth watching., New author Jaine Fenn really doesn't pull punches in her dark look at the future of mankind in this tale where Dark City meets Bladerunner and one of the cheapest commodities is life. This really is Science Fiction at its best with risks that only a new author will take., Principles of Angels offers a meaty science fantasy. It has a soundly structured plot, is well written and engages the senses. Angels is founded on social commentary but offers no prescription. Written in an urgent and compelling style, if you simply want a fast-paced, well imagined sci-fi read, you'll enjoy it., In her first novel, Jaine Fenn has created a vivid and unusual world, populated by an interesting array of characters. A promising start., The politics and social mores of Chesh are well-defined and surprisingly interesting...Given that it's a first novel, that bodes rather well for the future., Jaine Fenn adroitly creates a richly detailed future world populated by some colorful and intriguing characters. Fenn is adept at keeping the action moving. There are many fine fight scenes, changes of locale, and cliff-hanging ends of chapters. Fenn also possesses a strong gift for vibrant description: the clothing, architecture, and interiors of dwellings are conveyed with a keen visual sense. Principles of Angels is a fun read, and a well written first novel.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
823.92
Synopsis
A fast and furious debut from a stunning new SF talent: a woman playing in a man's world - and showing them how it's done!, Khesh City floats above the surface of the uninhabitable planet of Vellern. Topside, it's extravagant, opulent, luxurious; the Undertow is dark, twisted and dangerous. Khesh City is a place where nothing is forbidden - but it's also a democracy, of sorts, a democracy by assassination, policed by the Angels, the élite, state-sponsored killers who answer only to the Minister, their enigmatic master. Taro lived with Malia, his Angel aunt, one of the privileged few, until a strange man bought his body for the night, then followed him home and murdered Malia in cold blood. Taro wants to find the killer who ruined his future, but he's struggling just to survive in the brutal world of the Undertow. Then an encounter with the Minister sets him on a new course, spying for the City; his target is a reclusive Angel called Nual. Elarn Reen is a famous musician, sent to Khesh City as the unwilling agent of mankind's oldest enemy, the Sidhe. To save her own life, she must find and kill her ex-lover, a renegade Sidhe. Though they come from different worlds, Taro and Elarn's fates are linked, their lives apparently forfeit to other people's schemes. As their paths converge, it becomes clear that the lives of everyone in Khesh City, from the majestic, deadly Angels to the barely-human denizens of the Undertow, are at risk. And Taro and Elarn, a common prostitute and an uncommon singer, are Khesh City's only chance . . ., Khesh City floats above the surface of the uninhabitable planet of Vellern. Topside, it'sextravagant, opulent, luxurious; the Undertow is dark, twisted and dangerous.A place where nothing is forbidden, Khesh Cityis also a democracy, of sorts, policed by the Angelselite, state-sponsored killers who answer only to their enigmatic master, the Minister. Taro lived a privileged lifewith his Angel aunt until a strange man, whobought his body for the night, followed him home and murderedher. Taro wants to find the killer who ruined his future, but he's struggling just to survive in the brutal Undertowthen an encounter with the Minister sets him on a new course. Elarn Reen is a famous musician sent to Khesh City as the unwilling agent of mankind's oldest enemy, the Sidhe. To save her own life, she must find and kill a renegade Sidhe. As Taro and Elarn'spaths converge, it becomes clear that the lives of everyone in Khesh Cityare at riskand a common prostitute and an uncommon singer arethe city'sonly chance."
LC Classification Number
PR6106

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