In the secluded house, an invisible presence watches over Victor Lazarus as he carries out the instructions of an unknown benefactor ...
In the village, Rusty Brown encounters a strange girl who tells him a secret that will haunt his dreams and lure him to the dark underworld of the city ...
In the city, Leonardo Pegasus tinkers with the Multiple Empathy Engine - a bizarre contraption of his own invention that enables the user to see the whole world without going anywhere ...

An old man, a young boy and a magician. Three tales beautifully intertwine to create a wonderfully original story of magic and mystery, of secret pasts and forbidden futures - of wanderers and islanders.

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About the Author
Head of Cameras & Lighting for the BBC for 5 years, Steve Cockayne is now a lecturer in Media and Production studies. He is currently restoring and reviving the family business, a Marionette Theatre, some of the characters from which provided the inspiration for the characters of this novel.

Reviews
There is no faulting Cockayne's story telling. His style is direct and simple, yet very engaging. He seems as equally comfortable writing pathos and humor as he is at dealing with myths and violence. * SFREVU.COM *
A heady fusion of well-known fantasy tropes and the quiet oddness of everyday life, with a dash of social satire for good measure. * ZONE-SF.COM *
A laudable and immensely readable debut from a sparkling new voice * DIVERSEBOOKS.COM *
Steve Cockayne has created something fascinating and strange. It is intricate, important and moving * CHINA MIEVILLE *



Book Information
ISBN 9781841491530
Author Steve Cockayne
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Orbit
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 224g
Dimensions(mm) 177mm * 105mm * 25mm