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Blitz

The new gripping action packed urban fantasy novel in the bestselling The Rook series for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Naomi Novik and R. F. Kuang
By Daniel O'Malley
Series: The Rook Files
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Blitz by Daniel O'Malley blends science fiction and fantasy in an exciting narrative that follows Myfanwy Thomas and her team within a secretive government organisation, charged with defending Britain from supernatural threats. As their division navigates political manoeuvres and prepares for looming war, they face an ominous enemy with unprecedented powers. Expect a thrilling mix of mystery, strategic intrigue, and supernatural action.
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From the wild imagination of Daniel O'Malley comes the next thrilling novel set in the world of the bestselling The Rook (now a TV series).

After a woman discovers she has supernatural powers, a string of murders is committed by someone using those same powers. As she goes on the run, she discovers the roots of the mystery lie in the events of London's Blitz in WW2.

Praise for Daniel O'Malley:

'Endlessly imaginative and stupendously diverting' Australian Women's Weekly

'You know you have written a remarkable debut novel when two of the biggest-selling queens of the fantasy genre - Charlaine Harris and Stephenie Meyer - embrace your work.' Courier Mail

'We are clearly in Jasper Fforde, Douglas Adams and Tom Holt territory, but O'Malley is decidedly his own voice. Stiletto is a worthy sequel to The Rook and will be eagerly devoured, a relevant word given the context of the novel, by O'Malley's increasing number of global fans.' Sydney Morning Herald

'I just love this book!' Charlaine Harris on Stiletto

'A bit of Jasper Fforde, a bit of X-Files, and a lot of action' Deborah Harkness

Series: The Rook Files

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  • The Rook
    NOW A STUNNING TV SHOW streaming on Stan. The thrilling, hilarious, genre-busting Aurealis Award-winning novel about a supernatural MI5. 'Just outrageously good' Lev Grossman, Time magazine; 'I love this book!' Charlaine Harris. The body you are wearing used to be mine. So begins the letter Myfanwy Thomas is holding when she awakes in a London park surrounded by bodies all...
    By Daniel O'Malley
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  • Blitz
    From the wild imagination of Daniel O'Malley comes the next thrilling novel set in the world of the bestselling The Rook (now a TV series). After a woman discovers she has supernatural powers, a string of murders is committed by someone using those same powers. As she goes on the run, she discovers the roots of the mystery lie in...
    By Daniel O'Malley
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  • Stiletto
    Satisfying and spellbinding - Charlaine Harris. The sequel to the acclaimed The Rook (now a major TV series!). Debuted at no.1 on US Bookscan's fantasy chart. Rook Myfanwy Thomas returns to clinch an alliance between deadly rivals and avert an epic -- and slimy -- supernatural war. After years of enmity and bloodshed, two secret organisations with otherworldly abilities must...
    By Daniel O'Malley
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460756386

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 706g

Pages: 688

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