Ordinary Monsters
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Ordinary Monsters
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Ordinary Monsters
The Sunday Times Bestseller
'An enthralling read' Guardian
'A thrilling blend of fantasy and horror, richly imagined and masterfully executed' SFX
'Terrific . . . A book that creeps up on you, wearing brass knuckles' - Conn Iggulden
The first in a captivating new historical fantasy series, Ordinary Monsters introduces readers to a Victorian world filled with wonder and darkness, and the gifted, broken children destined to save it.
1882. In the shadows of an isolated loch in Scotland lies the Cairndale Institute, a crumbling institution run by a peculiar doctor who gathers orphans with unusual abilities. Far from this mysterious sanctuary, in the bustling streets of London, two extraordinary children, hunted by a figure shrouded in darkness, embark on a perilous journey.
Charlie Ovid, a boy from the brutal depths of Mississippi, discovers a miraculous gift for self-healing. Marlowe, a radiant foundling found in a railway freight, emits an unusual bluish light. Their paths cross when two grizzled detectives are assigned to escort them north to the safety of Cairndale. However, as they travel the gaslit streets of London and the rugged Scottish landscape, they are pursued by a malevolent force—an enigmatic figure made entirely of smoke.
As these two children join others with similar Talents at the Cairndale Institute, they learn of their abilities and the sinister secrets within the institution's stone walls. Allies and enemies blur, and the gifted children uncover a deeper, more terrifying truth: the most dangerous monsters often carry the sweetest allure.
Prepare to be transported into a richly imagined world, brimming with Victorian eccentricities, supernatural horrors, and gripping suspense. With each page, Ordinary Monsters builds an electrifying narrative, leaving readers on the edge of their seats.
'A dazzling mountain of wild invention, Dickensian eccentrics, supernatural horrors, and gripping suspense' - Joe Hill
'Expansive in scope and storytelling, Ordinary Monsters builds an electrifying Victorian world' - Cari Thomas
Series: The Talents Trilogy
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Ordinary Monsters has been described as an engrossing Gothic, Dickensian fantasy featuring children with magical powers. Reviewers praised its detailed execution, immersive atmosphere, and gripping characters, comparing it to a gaslit gothic tour de force. The book's ambitious storytelling, combining rich fantasy with dark wit and suspense, makes it a thrilling blend of magic and horror that stands out for its originality and depth.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526650078
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 June 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 672
About the Author
J.M. Miro is the pseudonymous author of Ordinary Monsters, the first book in the Talents series. He lives and writes in the Pacific Northwest.
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