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The Somnambulist: A Novel by Jonathan Barnes (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Somnambulist by Jonathan Barnes This extraordinary tale involves Edward Moon, stage magician and detective, his silent sidekick the Somnambulist, and a devilish plot to re-create the apocalyptic prophecies of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and bring the British Empire crashing down. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Once the toast of good society in Victorias England, the extraordinary conjurer Edward Moon no longer commands the respect that he did in earlier times. Still, each night he returns to the stage of his theater to amaze his devoted, albeit dwindling, audience, aided by his partner, the Somnambulist--a silent, hairless, hulking giant who, when stabbed, does not bleed. But these are strange, strange times in England, with the oddest of sorts prowling Londons dank underbelly. And the very bizarre death of a disreputable actor has compelled a baffled police constabulary to turn once again to Edward Moon for help--inevitably setting in motion events that will shatter his increasingly tenuous grasp on reality. Author Biography Jonathan Barnes, author of the critically acclaimed novel The Somnambulist, graduated from Oxford University with a first in English literature. He reviews for the Times Literary Supplement and lives in London. Review "This superb debut from British author Barnes raises the bar for historical thrillers." -- Publishers Weekly"Strange, outrageous, and wonderful ... There is much that is strange, magical, and darkly hilarious about this book ... An original and monumentally inventive piece of work by a writer still in his 20s. Barnes seems to leave himself room for a sequel--a consummation devoutly to be wished." -- Washington Post"Old school entertainment in the penny-dreadful tradition that almost succeeds in being as sublime as it is ridiculous." -- Entertainment Weekly"Magical, dark, beautifully odd-and utterly compelling-this is an astonishing debut." -- Michael Marshall, author of The Intruders"Sneaky, cheeky, and dark in the best possible way, Jonathan Barnes massively entertaining THE SOMNAMBULIST manages to make the familiar daringly unfamiliar. I enjoyed the heck out of this novel." -- Jeff Vandermeer"Macabre wit and stylistic panache. Parliament should immediately pass a law requiring Barnes to write a sequel." -- James Morrow, author of The Last Witchfinder and The Philosophers Apprentice"A comic extravaganza, deftly plotted, fiendishly clever, and wonderfully funny. . . . One of the classiest entertainments Ive read." -- Christopher Bram, author of Exiles in America"[B]rilliant...Barnes crafts one of the finest first novels of the young century...Truly surprising plot twists and red herrings abound." -- Austin Chronicle"A cheeky tale...salvaged from the sensationalist novels of the past three centuries....it doesnt take an English-lit wonk to appreciate the antic mind that would name two of the grotesquely deformed prostitutes in Mrs. Puggsleys brothel after virginal victims of Count Dracula." -- New York Times"A first novel that shows all the polish and poise of a master storyteller....By turns disquieting, funny, and taunting." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch"Anyone who loves a good, kind of creepy thriller most likely will find something to love in [these] pages.... Thoroughly enjoyable." -- Kansas City Star"The Somnambulist is not your great-grandfathers mystery yarn." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch Review Quote "This superb debut from British author Barnes raises the bar for historical thrillers." -- Publishers Weekly "Strange, outrageous, and wonderful ... There is much that is strange, magical, and darkly hilarious about this book ... An original and monumentally inventive piece of work by a writer still in his 20s. Barnes seems to leave himself room for a sequel--a consummation devoutly to be wished." -- Washington Post "Old school entertainment in the penny-dreadful tradition that almost succeeds in being as sublime as it is ridiculous." -- Entertainment Weekly "Magical, dark, beautifully odd-and utterly compelling-this is an astonishing debut." -- Michael Marshall, author of The Intruders "Sneaky, cheeky, and dark in the best possible way, Jonathan Barnes massively entertaining THE SOMNAMBULIST manages to make the familiar daringly unfamiliar. I enjoyed the heck out of this novel." -- Jeff Vandermeer "Macabre wit and stylistic panache. Parliament should immediately pass a law requiring Barnes to write a sequel." -- James Morrow, author of The Last Witchfinder and The Philosophers Apprentice "A comic extravaganza, deftly plotted, fiendishly clever, and wonderfully funny. . . . One of the classiest entertainments Ive read." -- Christopher Bram, author of Exiles in America "[B]rilliant...Barnes crafts one of the finest first novels of the young century...Truly surprising plot twists and red herrings abound." -- Austin Chronicle "A cheeky tale...salvaged from the sensationalist novels of the past three centuries....it doesnt take an English-lit wonk to appreciate the antic mind that would name two of the grotesquely deformed prostitutes in Mrs. Puggsleys brothel after virginal victims of Count Dracula." -- New York Times "A first novel that shows all the polish and poise of a master storyteller....By turns disquieting, funny, and taunting." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Anyone who loves a good, kind of creepy thriller most likely will find something to love in [these] pages.... Thoroughly enjoyable." -- Kansas City Star "The Somnambulist is not your great-grandfathers mystery yarn." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch Details ISBN006137539X Author Jonathan Barnes Short Title SOMNAMBULIST Language English ISBN-10 006137539X ISBN-13 9780061375392 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 823.92 Year 2009 Residence US Birth 1950 Subtitle A Novel DOI 10.1604/9780061375392 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2009-01-06 NZ Release Date 2009-01-06 US Release Date 2009-01-06 UK Release Date 2009-01-06 Pages 384 Publication Date 2009-01-06 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Imprint US William Morrow Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:17246207;

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