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Highfire

By Eoin Colfer
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In Highfire by Eoin Colfer, readers are introduced to a grumpy, vodka-loving dragon named Vern, who resides in the swamps of Louisiana, avoiding the modern world. His quiet life is disrupted when a teenage troublemaker, Squib Moreau, crosses his path, forming an unlikely alliance. Together, they face corrupt forces, blending elements of fantasy with a touch of humour and adventure.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy an eccentric blend of fantasy and humour, with a unique twist involving a dragon who drinks vodka and watches Netflix. It offers quirky characters and a surprising setting, perfect for readers looking for a mix of adventure, wit, and a bit of the unusual.

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From the internationally bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series: Eoin Colfer's first adult fantasy novel is a hilarious, high-octane adventure about a vodka-drinking, Flashdance-loving dragon who's been hiding out from the world - and potential torch-carrying mobs - in a Louisiana bayou.

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'A joyous fantasy for grownups' Guardian 'A funny, offbeat adult fantasy novel' Independent 'A dazzling first adult novel from bestselling children's author Colfer' Daily Mail Highfire is a genre-bending tour-de-force of comedy and action by the million-copy-selling master storyteller.

Squib Moreau may be swamp-wild, but his intentions are (generally) good: he really wants to be a supportive son to his hard-working mum, Elodie. But sometimes life gets in the way - like when Fake Daddy walked out on them, leaving a ton of debt, or when crooked Constable Regence Hooke got to thinking pretty Elodie Moreau was just the gal for him...

An apprenticeship with the local moonshine runner, servicing the bayou, looks like the only way to pay off the family debts and maybe get Squib and his mum a place in town, far from Constable Hooke's unwanted courtship and Fake Daddy's reputation.

Unfortunately for Squib, Hooke has his own eye on that very same stretch of bayou - and neither of them have taken into account the fire-breathing dragon hiding out in the Louisiana swamp...

For Squib Moreau, Regence Hooke, and Vern, aka Lord Highfire of Highfire Eyrie, life is never going to be the same again.

'Told in crunchy prose, with lashings of earthy dialogue, it reads like an Elmore Leonard thriller, but with dragons... Colfer clearly had a blast writing this, and his sheer storytelling panache brushes aside the quibbles of fantasy-genre agnostics with infectious glee' Mail on Sunday

From the internationally bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series: Eoin Colfer's first adult fantasy novel is a hilarious, high-octane adventure about a vodka-drinking, Flashdance-loving dragon who's been hiding out from the world - and potential torch-carrying mobs - in a Louisiana bayou... until his peaceful world's turned upside down by a well-intentioned but wild Cajun tearaway and the crooked (and heavily armed) law officer who wants him dead.

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Eoin Colfer's Highfire has been praised for its humorous, offbeat and genre-bending narrative, blending elements of southern gothic, urban fantasy, and action thriller. Critics highlight its engaging characters, vivid storytelling, and witty dialogue, drawing comparisons to Elmore Leonard, Terry Pratchett, and Neil Gaiman. The novel's mix of dark humour, fantastical elements, and heartfelt themes make it a delightful, dynamic read that has charmed both fantasy aficionados and newcomers to the genre.

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ISBN: 9781529402032

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcadia Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Eoin Colfer is the author of the internationally bestselling Artemis Fowl series, which has been translated into over forty languages. A Disney film adaptation will be released in 2019, directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Dame Judi Dench. Eoin's books have won numerous awards including The British Children's Book of the Year, The Irish Book Awards Children's Book of the Year and The German Children's Book of the Year. Born in Ireland, Eoin was educated at Dublin University and qualified as a primary teacher, before turning his hand to writing in 2001. Highfire, his first adult fantasy novel, will be published by Jo Fletcher Books in January 2020.

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