Angels of Music

Name: Angels of Music
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781781165683
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Kim Newman

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Deep beneath the Paris Opera House, Erik the Phantom endures through decades as the mastermind of a secret agency. Tasked by wealthy Parisians and the French Government, a succession of female agents investigate crimes best kept from the public eye, blending mystery, the supernatural, and suspense.
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Perfect for fans of speculative fiction, mystery, and supernatural thrillers, especially those who appreciate literary and pop culture allusions within imaginative, genre-blending narratives.

"Compulsory reading...glorious" . -Neil Gaiman

A brand-new original novel from the acclaimed author of the Anno Dracula series. Neil Gaiman called Anno Dracula "Compulsory reading... glorious". Kim Newman is a very well respected movie critic who makes frequent appearances on radio and television and writes for Sight and Sound, Empire, The Guardian and many others. Angels of Music features characters from The Phantom of the Opera, Sherlock Holmes and many other popular works of fiction.

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Deep in the shadows under the Paris Opera House resides Erik the Phantom, mysteriously enduring through the decades as the mastermind behind a strange and secret agency. A revolving door of female agents are charged by wealthy Parisians and the French Government to investigate crimes and misdemeanours they would prefer to keep out of the public eye.

Angels of Music is described as "Compulsory reading... glorious". - Neil Gaiman

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

"Compulsory reading...glorious" - Neil Gaiman. Readers praise it as a fun, whimsical caper full of supernatural horror and intriguing characters, with a rich tapestry of references blending film, literature and real life. Critics hail its imaginative storytelling and view it as a remarkable entry point into Kim Newman's unique genre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781165683

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 400

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Kim Newman Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Kim Newman is an award-winning writer, critic, journalist and broadcaster who lives in London. He is a contributing editor to the UK film magazine Empire, and writes its popular monthly segment, ‘The Cult of Kim Newman’. He also writes for assorted publications including Sight & Sound, The Dark Side and The Guardian. He makes frequent appearances on radio and TV, and is the chief writer of the BBC TV series Mark Kermode’s Secrets of Cinema. He has won many awards, including the Bram Stoker, International Horror Guild, Prix Ozone, British Fantasy and British Science Fiction Awards, and been nominated for the Hugo, World Fantasy, and James Herbert Awards. Kim also writes non-fiction books focused on popular culture, film, and television, including a comprehensive overview of the horror film industry, Nightmare Movies (Bloomsbury). You can keep up to date with Kim’s events and writing via his website johnnyalucard.com. Find him on most social media platforms.