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Hearts of Oak

By Eddie Robson
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In Hearts of Oak by Eddie Robson, a seemingly idyllic city is ruled by a king who spends his time planning the perfect future for his citizens. However, as unexpected cracks start to appear in the city's fabric, an engineer named Iona begins to notice these peculiarities, leading to a series of revelations that challenge the very nature of reality in this Sci-Fi and Fantasy blend.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by speculative worlds that challenge your perceptions of reality. With its unique blend of humour, mystery, and unexpected twists, this story offers a compelling exploration of identity and society that keeps you guessing until the end.

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Architecture, Automatons, and Talking Cats.

Architecture, Automatons, and Talking Cats.

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The buildings grow. And the city expands. And the people of the land are starting to behave abnormally. Or perhaps they've always behaved that way, and it's normality that's at fault.

And the king of the land confers with his best friend, who happens to be his closest advisor, who also happens to be a talking cat. But that's all perfectly natural and not at all weird.

Iona, close to retirement, finds that the world she has always known is nothing like she always believed it to be. There are forces, anyway, mostly slightly odd ones, and they appear to be acting in mysterious ways. It's about town planning, it's about cats and it's about the nature of reality.

A delightful science fiction adventure from the creator of the acclaimed Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully.

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Eddie Robson's Hearts of Oak is praised for its brisk prose and lively pacing, drawing readers into an inventive and original adventure. Critics highlight its ability to evoke a sense of wonder and thrill, qualities that resonate with fans of science fiction. The novel is described as strange and charming, with unexpected twists and richly developed themes of exploration. It provides an engaging and entertaining experience, appealing to those who appreciate both science fiction and supernatural elements.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781250260536

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 127.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Eddie Robson is a British comedy and science fiction writer best known for his sitcom Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully and his work on a variety of spin-offs from the BBC Television series Doctor Who. He has written books, comics, short stories and for television and theatre, and has worked as a freelance journalist for various science fiction magazines.

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