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The Rook

The Rook Files
By Daniel O'Malley
Series: The Rook Files
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The Rook by Daniel O'Malley is an intriguing blend of supernatural mystery and secretive organisations. It follows Myfanwy Thomas, who wakes up in a park surrounded by corpses with no memory of who she is. As she unravels the mystery of her identity, she discovers she is a high-ranking member of a covert agency that battles supernatural threats, navigating through perilous situations filled with twists and turns.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fantastical tales loaded with intrigue and a dash of humour. Immerse yourself in a world where supernatural occurrences blend with a gripping mystery, all centred around a protagonist dealing with amnesia and conspiracies. Fans of stories with strong, quirky characters and a suspenseful narrative will find this an engaging read.

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The Rook

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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 wearing latex gloves. With no recollection of who she is, Myfanwy must follow the instructions her former self left behind to discover her identity and track down the agents who want to destroy her. She soon learns that she is a Rook, a high-ranking member of a secret organization called the Checquy that battles the many supernatural forces at work in Britain. She also discovers that she possesses a rare and deadly supernatural ability of her own.

The Rook was published in 2012 to wide international acclaim. It was one of Time magazine's books of the year, and authors from Lev Grossman ('outrageously good') to Charlaine Harris ('I love this book!') lined up to sing its praises. In 2012, it won Best Science Fiction Novel at the 2012 Aurealis Awards, and in 2015 it reached the eighth most borrowed adult-fiction title position in Australian libraries. In 2019, the all-star TV series aired on Stan in Australia and Starz in the US.

'[An] impressive debut, a supernatural detective thriller distinguished by its adept use of humour ... Dry wit, surprising reversals of fortune, and a clever if offbeat plot make this a winner' Publishers Weekly

Inventive and unstoppable ... A sequel? Yes, please' Herald Sun

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The Rook by Daniel O'Malley has been described as an inventive and engrossing fantasy novel. Readers appreciate its unique blend of supernatural intrigue and humour, noting the compelling character development and fast-paced narrative. Many reviews highlight the book's ability to balance suspense with witty dialogue, making it a favourite among fans of the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460750957

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Daniel O'Malley is a 30ish American who grew up in Australia, attended college in the US, and returned to live in Australia as an adult. He worked for many years for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau in Canberra, writing press releases for government investigations of plane crashes and runaway boats. The juxtaposition of high drama and Office-like bureaucracy at his job gave him the spark of inspiration for The Rook and subsequent Checquy novels. Daniel now writes full time. Visit his website at www.rookfiles.com

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