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Overview"Before God created the earth as we know it, the planet was home to a race of monsters. In order to prepare for humans, He either banished or killed most of these native creatures. Those who remain in exile have not forgotten. One ancient tale encourages their vengeance, speaking of an angel with the power to wipe out a quarter of the world's population. Together, the old ones form a plot to catch this being and use him to reassert their reign.But not every prophecy is a promise. Down in coastal Florida, a handful of unwilling heroes is preparing to intervene. One of these sits frozen in stone, mistaken for a statue and abandoned in a courtyard for several years. Though Nia finds it difficult to believe, that strange prison was her sanctuary - a cocoon that transformed and protected her until her story could truly begin.""Fathom"" is an unapologetic mix of horror and urban fantasy that will appeal to fans of both genres. The book is a sexy biblical monster story that will enthral readers who appreciate a good fairy tale with an unusual point of view." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cherie PriestPublisher: St Martin's Press Imprint: Tor Books Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9780765318404ISBN 10: 0765318407 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 09 December 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsPriest kills as a stylist. -- Charles de Lint <br> Chock-full of chilling details and soaked to the bone with suspense. -- Southern Living on Not Flesh Nor Feathers <br> Well-written, quick paced and detailed, every page is a shivering delight. -- BookPage on Not Flesh Nor Feathers <br> Cherie Priest is to dark fantasy what fresh roasted coffee is to mornings: simply essential. --Paul Goat Allen on Wings to the Kingdom <br> A remarkably assured debut, a creepy modern-day Southern gothic that doesn't rely on cliche but delivers an emotional, powerful tale of self-discovery and the supernatural. -- San Francisco Chronicle on Four and Twenty Blackbirds <br> Breathlessly readable, palpably atmospheric and compellingly suspenseful, Four and Twenty Blackbirds is a considerable debut. It's written with great control and fluency, and it looks like the start of quite a career. --Ramsey Campbell <br> [Priest's] voice is rich, earthy, soulful, and deliciously southern as she weaves a disturbing yarn like a master! Awesome--gives you goosebumps! --L.A. Banks on Four and Twenty Blackbirds “Priest kills as a stylist.” -- Charles de Lint <br>“Chock-full of chilling details and soaked to the bone with suspense.” -- Southern Living on Not Flesh Nor Feathers <br>“Well-written, quick paced and detailed, every page is a shivering delight.” -- BookPage on Not Flesh Nor Feathers <br>“Cherie Priest is to dark fantasy what fresh roasted coffee is to mornings: simply essential.” --Paul Goat Allen on Wings to the Kingdom <br>“A remarkably assured debut, a creepy modern-day Southern gothic that doesn’t rely on cliche but delivers an emotional, powerful tale of self-discovery and the supernatural.” -- San Francisco Chronicle on Four and Twenty Blackbirds <br>“Breathlessly readable, palpably atmospheric and compellingly suspenseful, Four and Twenty Blackbirds is a considerable debut. It’s written with great control and fluency, and it looks like the start of quite a career.” --Ramsey Cam Ancient monsters battle it out using humans as pawns in Priest's latest (Not Flesh Nor Feathers, 2007, etc.).In 1920s Florida, a spirit called Mossfeaster engages architect Edward Bok to build a huge, mysterious tower. Meanwhile, on an island off the state's west coast, hardworking Nia arrives for a visit with her cousin Bernice. But Bernice is dangerously violent, possibly insane, expressing virulent hatred of her shady-businessman stepfather Antonio. During preparations for a party, Bernice stabs Antonio with a cake knife. Since Nia is a witness, Bernice goes after her next. Nia flees into the water. Bernice vanishes, taken by a sea monster named Arahab. When Nia returns to consciousness, she's become a living statue, shrouded in stone. Four years later, Bernice, transformed into an immortal, learns that Arahab has chosen her to help ex-pirate Jose, another of Arahab's servants, rouse Leviathan, Arahab's father, and destroy the world. Meanwhile, insurance agent Sam discovers evidence of black magic rituals on the island. Mossfeaster rouses Nia; once her stone covering is stripped off, she too is immortal, her purpose to counteract Bernice's activities. Bernice and Jose pick up a shell-like artifact that Arahab needs to wake up Leviathan. But Bernice, wanting to enjoy her immortality for a few more years before the world ends, is already scheming to trick Arahab. And Sam must help Mossfeaster get Nia off the island before Arahab can destroy her.Pleasantly offbeat, with plenty of vivid, compelling action sequences, though the plot doesn't withstand too much scrutiny. (Kirkus Reviews) Author Information"Cherie Priest debuted to great acclaim with ""Four and Twenty Blackbirds,"" ""Wings to the Kingdom,"" and ""Not Flesh Nor Feathers,"" a trilogy of Southern Gothic ghost stories featuring heroine Eden Moore. She is also the author of ""Dreadnought"" and ""Boneshaker,"" which was nominated for a Nebula and Hugo Award, won the Locus Award for best science-fiction novel, and was named Steampunk Book of the Year by steampunk.com. Born in Tampa, Florida, Priest earned her master's in rhetoric at the University of Tennessee. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, Aric, and a fat black cat named Spain." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |