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The Book of Luce
L R Fredericks
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'Truly a slice of magic and a work of imaginative genius.' Starburst
A mind-bending mystery spanning continents and centuries for all fans of Neal Stephenson and David Mitchell.
'A witty and weird tale with shades of both Philip K Dick, and Kieron Gillen/Jamie McKelvie's comic The Wicked + The Divine.' SFX
'An experience that is both absorbing and emotional' SciFi Now
My obsession begins in the magical year 1967, at Luce and the Photons' legendary last secret gig. That night changes my life: I must know who Luce is. But the deeper I dig, the more questions I turn up. Is Luce a rock star or a pretender? An artist or an acid trip?
My redemption . . . or my delusion?
Drawn into the machinations of mysterious powers, I become the dark shadow who follows the light of Luce. But who follows me? Are they agents of evil or figments of my imagination? And do they follow me still?
The quest for Luce will lead me to the farthest corners of the earth and into the deadliest danger. I will lose everything and everyone I love . . . except for Luce.
Who is pawn and who is player? Murderer or victim? Betrayer or saviour?
I am the only one who knows the truth.
This is the truth.
This is THE BOOK OF LUCE.
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Praise for The Book of Luce
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Reviews for FATE:Fredericks brilliantly absorbs the detail of eighteenth-century cities, country, clothes, food, theatre, music and architecture. This fast-paced fiction transcends the genre - Historical Novels ReviewThis is very special . . . An epic historical novel with magical undertones as a man searches across Europe for the elixir of life. It's 18th-century drama full of science, adventure and mystery on a grand scale. Wonderful stuff, highly recommended. - The Bookseller - Ones to WatchA sublimely enjoyable book that will leave you filled with wonder - www.bookclubforum.co.ukA vivid, exciting portrait of the eighteenth-century world . . . beautifully written - www.welovethisbook.comFunny, enthralling, action-packed... Lord Damory is a kind, generous scientist and polymath, but most of all, Ms Fredericks has blessed him with an excellent sardonic, sarcastic wit and sense of irony - www.thebookbag.co.ukA love story, an adventure, bringing historical fiction and fantasy together... it's something a little bit special. - www.falcatatimes.blogspot.comScience, magic and history all combine seamlessly to make this novel a genuine thing of beauty. It's utterly unique. Add to this Fredericks' impressive elegance of narrative, and you've got a real winner. Can't recommend it highly enough - www.fantasybytes.netPraise for Farundell, L. R. Fredericks' first novel: Farundell is a marvellously dark and intricate literary gothic novel. The style is elegant and engaging and the storyline compelling. This is an author to watch.
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