{"title":"Seth Fried","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeth Fried is a celebrated author known for his unique blend of wit and imaginative storytelling. His works often transcend traditional genre boundaries, offering a fresh perspective that appeals to a wide variety of readers. If you enjoy narratives that challenge conventions while providing engaging stories, Fried's books are a perfect fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Seth Fried's notable contributions to the literary world is \u003cem\u003eThe Municipalists\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that exemplifies his talent in the realms of sci-fi and fantasy. Written with a touch of humour and imaginative flair, this book takes readers on an exhilarating journey through a futuristic world brimming with intriguing ideas and thought-provoking themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFried’s narrative style is characterized by its clever dialogue and richly developed characters, making his stories both entertaining and deeply engaging. Whether you're a long-time fan of science fiction and fantasy or new to the genre, exploring Seth Fried's collection will surely captivate and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-municipalists-by-seth-fried-9780143133735","title":"The Municipalists","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Municipalists\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel about an unlikely pair of lonely outsiders—one human, one AI—on an adventure to save the great American city of Metropolis, written by \"one of the most exciting new voices in fiction\" (Charles Yu).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNamed one of the best books of the month by Library Journal (\"Debut of the Month\"), The Verge, io9, Amazon Books, Book of the Month Club, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, NYLON, and Tor.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Metropolis, the gleaming city of tomorrow, the dream of the great American city has been achieved. But all that is about to change, unless a neurotic, rule-following bureaucrat and an irreverent, freewheeling artificial intelligence can save the city from a mysterious terrorist plot that threatens its very existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenry Thompson has dedicated his life to improving America's infrastructure as a proud employee of the United States Municipal Survey. So when the agency comes under attack, he dutifully accepts his unexpected mission to visit Metropolis looking for answers. But his plans to investigate quietly, quickly, and carefully are interrupted by his new partner—a day-drinking know-it-all named OWEN, who also turns out to be the projected embodiment of the agency's supercomputer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, Henry and OWEN are fighting to save not only their own lives and those of the city's millions of inhabitants, but also the soul of Metropolis. \u003ci\u003eThe Municipalists\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling, funny, and touching adventure story, a tour-de-force of imagination that trenchantly explores our relationships to the cities around us and the technologies guiding us into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new and irreverent take on both real-world politics and sci-fi history.\" - The Wall Street Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46336881426668,"sku":"9780143133735","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26139333482238.jpg?v=1743693302"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/seth-fried.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}