{"title":"Tobias Buckell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eTobias Buckell\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author in the realm of science fiction and fantasy. Buckell's stories are renowned for their imaginative world-building, compelling narratives, and engaging characters, making them a must-read for fans of these genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his captivating works is \u003cstrong\u003eA Stranger in the Citadel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a gripping tale set in a fascinating universe where technology and magic intertwine. This novel invites readers to explore a vivid landscape filled with adventure, mystery, and thought-provoking themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTobias Buckell's writing seamlessly blends speculative fiction with social commentary, appealing to readers who enjoy a deeper reflection on current and future societal issues. His unique Caribbean background often influences his storytelling, adding rich cultural dimensions to his narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, our Tobias Buckell collection offers a thrilling escape into richly crafted worlds where every story promises to enchant and challenge the reader in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-stranger-in-the-citadel-by-tobias-buckell-9781616963989","title":"A Stranger in the Citadel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the powerful storyteller Tobias Buckell (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrystal Rain, The Tangled Lands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e), a complex novel of humanity's passion for the written word. At the revolutionary crossroads of magic, betrayal, and long-forgotten truths, a naïve, compassionate royal and a determined, hunted librarian discover a dangerous world of mortal and ancient menaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe life of the youngest musketress of Ninetha has been one of hard training. But Lilith's days have also contained many pleasures, the royal privileges of her family's guardianship of the Cornucopia, a mystical source of limitless bounty. Lilith has never seen a book, and she never expects to encounter one within the safety of the citadel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Ishmael, an outcast librarian, shows up outside the Afriq Gate, Lilith saves him from immediate execution by her father's second-in-command, the zealot Kira. As Lilith's curiosity draws her to Ishmael, she lets slip her family's most dangerous secret, sparking a deadly rebellion and an unexpected journey full of stunning revelations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eA Stranger in the Citadel\u003c\/em\u003e, Tobias Buckell writes to the moment we live in, with a clarity and urgency that only fable can provide. Read it. \u003c\/strong\u003e- John Scalzi, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Kaiju Preservation Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46417446338796,"sku":"9781616963989","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19402123482763.jpg?v=1746440319"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tobias-buckell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}