The City of Mirrors
‘Will stand as one of the great achievements in American fantasy fiction’ Stephen King
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:29th Jun '17
Should be back in stock very soon
The epic conclusion of a trilogy, The City of Mirrors delves into a world where humanity's survival hinges on confronting powerful foes and unraveling the past.
The publishing phenomenon that began with the astonishing worldwide bestseller The City of Mirrors now reaches its epic conclusion. This thrilling finale to a trilogy is heralded as one of the great achievements in American fantasy fiction, as noted by Stephen King. The narrative takes readers on an unforgettable journey through a world transformed by darkness and despair, where the stakes have never been higher.
In The City of Mirrors, we meet Fanning, a scientist who meets his demise in the jungles of Bolivia, only to be resurrected by a mysterious force. This transformation sets the stage for a gripping tale that intertwines science, horror, and the struggle for survival. The story follows Alicia of Blades, a fierce warrior guided by a voice that resonates within her. Her quest leads her to the ruins of New York, a city that holds the secrets of the past and the key to humanity's future.
As Alicia confronts Zero, the first and last of The Twelve, she discovers that her greatest challenge lies not just in the physical confrontation, but in unraveling the complexities of her opponent. The journey into the past reveals truths that could change everything, making the battle not only for survival but for the very essence of humanity. The City of Mirrors is a compelling exploration of life, death, and the unyielding fight against darkness.
'Justin Cronin's Passage trilogy is remarkable for the unremitting drive of its narrative, for the breathtaking sweep of its imagined future, and for the clear lucidity of its language. THE CITY OF MIRRORS is a thrilling finale to a trilogy that will stand as one of the great achievements in American fantasy fiction.' * Stephen King *
Lyrical, towering, a worthy conclusion to what will quickly become a classic of fantasy and horror literature. * LOVE READING *
'This is positively gripping... Fast-paced, chilling and utterly engrossing this will keep you on edge right until the very end. I absolutely loved it.' * WOMAN'S WAY *
Compulsively readable. * NEW YORK TIMES *
"A fitting end to one of the most ambition trilogies we've read in a while. Hopefully we'll see its like again soon." * SCI-FI NOW *
'It is satisfying, powerful, brilliant stuff... In this day and age the word 'epic' is as overused as the word 'vampire' is mocked, but in the Passage Trilogy Justin Cronin has reclaimed them both.' * DEN OF GEEK *
This conclusion to bestseller Cronin's apocalyptic thriller trilogy ends with all of the heartbreak, joy, and unexpected twists of fate that events in The Passage and The Twelve foreordained... a superb capstone to a modern horror thriller epic * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review *
Readers who have been patiently awaiting the conclusion to Cronin's sweeping post apocalyptic trilogy are richly rewarded with this epic, heart-wrenching novel... a thrilling and satisfying conclusion * LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred) *
ISBN: 9780752883342
Dimensions: 137mm x 201mm x 55mm
Weight: 574g
832 pages