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Firefly - Carnival
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This novel is ideal for fans of the Firefly TV series and those who enjoy fast-paced horror and supernatural tales set in sci-fi worlds.
A heist goes badly wrong in a captivatingly original tie-in novel from the award-winning series. Join the crew of the Serenity in this epic race across the universe as they fight and haggle to save Zoë and Book from an impossible ransom.
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A heist by the Serenity crew goes badly wrong in a captivating original Firefly tie-in novel from the award-winning series by Titan Books.
City of sin
Neapolis: a desert city on planet Bethel where all manner of entertainment can be found: high-stakes gambling, luxurious hotels, exclusive clubs and any form of diversion imaginable may be had for a price. It's the eve of the annual carnival: three days of decadent revelry, and Serenity arrives to take a security job, guarding a costly shipment.
An unattainable ransom
Tragedy strikes: the shipment is stolen, and the wealthy owner kidnaps Zoe and Book, holding them to ransom for the lost shipment's value. If Mal can't find the enormous sum of five hundred platinum by the next evening, both of them will be killed.
A race against time
As the carnival begins the crew must attempt the impossible, calling on contacts, calling in favours, and revealing hidden talents to save their crewmates' lives. Meanwhile, the hostages have their own plans...
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:
'The entire novel feels like it could be a lost episode from the show.' - The Verge
'Big Damn Hero is Season Two. Episode One.' - Birth.Movies.Death
'Illuminates not only a huge chunk of Mal's past but also showcases a perfectly plausible chapter in the adventures of the Serenity's crew.' - The Frumious Consortium
'Fans who know the 'verse well...will feel right at home in this story that spans the era before the series, with callbacks to events in the series, and right afterward as if it were a 15th episode.' - Borg.com
'For someone who genuinely enjoyed the Firefly 'verse, this was a treat to read.' - Editing Everything
'An outstanding tie-in to the beloved TV series, this book is shiny in every way possible.' - Books Bones & Buffy
'This was a wild ride back into the world of Firefly that I sorely missed; I loved learning some of the backstory that Fox robbed us from fifteen years ago and look forward to the next installment.' - Reader Voracious
'Big Damn Hero absolutely nails it across the board for me...It brings back all of the familiar and beloved while adding in dashes of the new and unknown. This Firefly book is a no-brainer buy for fans of the franchise.' - Nerds on Earth
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Verge praised the book, saying it "feels like a lost episode from the show," capturing the essence of the original Firefly series with authentic characters and plot.
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ISBN: 9781789095111
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 369g
Pages: 288
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Una McCormack is the author of The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway, The Autobiography of Mr Spock, the Star Treknovels: The Lotus Flower (part of The Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Hollow Men, The Never-Ending Sacrifice, Brinkmanship, The Missing, The Fall: The Crimson Shadow, Enigma Tales, and the Doctor Who novels The King's Dragon, The Way Through the Woods, and Royal Blood. She lives in Cambridge, England, with her partner and daughter.
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