The Atrocity Archives

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Book 1 in The Laundry Files

By Charles Stross

Series: Laundry Files

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Summary

The Atrocity Archives by Charles Stross is a blend of science fiction and fantasy, introducing readers to Bob Howard, a reluctant hero working for a top-secret British agency tasked with combating supernatural threats. Bob's battle against cosmic horrors is filled with dark humour and involves a mash-up of espionage, Lovecraftian monsters, and bureaucratic absurdities. It's a thrilling and clever ride through an alternative world where magic and technology intertwine.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you love a thrilling blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and espionage with a touch of dark humour. It combines Lovecraftian horror with a modern spy narrative, exploring the hidden, terrifying dimensions of reality. Ideal for fans of supernatural mysteries and witty, intelligent protagonists.

The Atrocity Archives

The explosive first volume in The Laundry Files - a series that combines spy fiction with the supernatural, where George Smiley and MI6 meet Lovecraft, Fringe and Harry Dresden.

* Featured on www.orbitbooks.co.uk and in the Orbit ezine * Extensive review coverage in the genre press

Description

NEVER VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE DUTY...

Bob Howard is a low-level techie working for a super-secret government agency. While his colleagues are out saving the world, Bob's under a desk restoring lost data. None of them receive any thanks for the jobs they do, but at least a techie doesn't risk getting shot or eaten in the line of duty. His world was dull and safe; but then he went and got Noticed.

Now, Bob Howard is up to his neck in spycraft, alternative universes, dimension-hopping terrorists, ancient Lovecraftian horrors and the end of the world. Only one thing is certain: it will take more than control+alt+delete to sort this mess out...

The Atrocity Archives delivers a thrilling mix of espionage and supernatural chaos, where merely surviving the day is a victory in itself.

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The Atrocity Archives by Charles Stross is praised for its blend of disturbing and humorous elements. Reviewers highlight Stross's intellectual depth, indicating his dominance in the genre with a unique style of entertainment. It's described as both chilling and hilarious, showcasing the author's expertise and providing a thrilling reading experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356502397

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

Collections

Charles Stross Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Laundry Files Spy & Espionage Thriller

About the Author

Charles Stross is a full-time science fiction writer, living in Edinburgh, Scotland. He's won two Hugo Awards and been nominated many times over, and his books have been translated all over the world. He's currently working on the fifth volume of the Laundry Files, ''The Rhesus Chart'' and he can be found on Twitter at @cstross or at his website www.antipope.org/charlie.