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Death Most Definite

Death Works Trilogy: Book One
By Trent Jamieson
Series: Death Works
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In Death Most Definite, readers are drawn into a fantastical world where Steven de Selby, an employee of the family business of guiding souls, faces an unexpected and dire conspiracy. The story follows Steven as he becomes a target within the very system meant to protect the balance of life and death, prompting him to unravel mysteries while questioning everything he knows. This thrilling tale blends elements of urban fantasy with danger and dark humour.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a fresh take on necromancy mixed with a touch of urban fantasy. It dives into a world where a newly recruited "Death Merchant" in Brisbane must navigate unexpected dangers and supernatural conflicts, offering a unique blend of wit, mystery, and the everyday challenges of an extraordinary life. If you love gripping narratives with a balance of humour and suspense, this might be just the ticket.

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Steve is a necromancer in the family firm, tasked with easing spirits from this dimension to the next after death. And he is kind of OK with that, until someone high up the corporate hierarchy makes a bid to be Australia's new Regional Death. This means killing all of the current Death's staff.

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Steve knew something was wrong as soon as he saw the dead girl in the Wintergarden food court. Nothing new, he saw dead people all the time, but this one was about to save his life.

Steve is a necromancer in the family firm, tasked with easing spirits from this dimension to the next after death. And he is kind of OK with that, until someone high up the corporate hierarchy makes a bid to be Australia's new Regional Death. This means killing all of the current Death's staff.

After his parents, relatives, and pretty much every other necromancer he ever knew have been killed, Steve is left to make a reluctant stand. But to do this he must stay alive. Threatened at every turn, Steve and the dangerously attractive (and dead) Lissa go on the run to save what is left of their world.

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  • Death Most Definite
    Steve knew something was wrong as soon as he saw the dead girl in the Wintergarden food court. Nothing new, he saw dead people all the time, but this one was about to save his life. Steve is a necromancer in the family firm, tasked with easing spirits from this dimension to the next after death. And he is kind...
    By Trent Jamieson
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Death Most Definite by Trent Jamieson receives praise for its compelling blend of the fantastical and the tragic, interweaving elements similar to Jim Butcher and Holly Black. The narrative is noted for its bleak yet humorous tone, enriched by a vein of tragic romance, showcasing Jamieson as a notable talent from Queensland.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733624834

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 114.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Trent Jamieson is a writer and editor and has published over 70 short stories, two of which have won prestigious Aurealis Awards. He also teaches creative writing, and has recently taught on the highly regarded Clarion South program, the professional development course for genre writers.

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