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Highlights
- In K. J. Parker's new whip-smart dark fantasy, a group of scholars must do the impossible for a ruthless king.
- About the Author: Having worked in journalism, numismatics and the law, K. J. Parker now writes for a precarious living.
- 128 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
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Book Synopsis
In K. J. Parker's new whip-smart dark fantasy, a group of scholars must do the impossible for a ruthless king. The cost of refusal, of course, is death.
History isn't truth, it's propaganda. Seeking war with his neighbor, the tyrannical ruler of Aelia convenes several of his kingdom's professors for a chat. First citizen Gyges only just invaded Aelia a few years back and, naturally, his public image can't take the hit of another unjustified assault. His totally sane solution? Simple, really. These scholars must construct a fake ancient city from scratch to verify Gyges's apocryphal claims. Now these academics must put their heads together to make history. Because if they don't, they'll lose their heads altogether.Review Quotes
Praise for Prosper's Demon:
"As if Deadpool had slipped into the body of the Witcher Geralt." --The New York Times"Rich with spiky ideas and with Parker's inimitable and always entertaining voice." --Locus "A fresh take on the well-trod demonic possession trope...[that] will draw in fans of dark speculative fiction, especially admirers of Martha Wells and Grady Hendrix." --Library Journal
About the Author
Having worked in journalism, numismatics and the law, K. J. Parker now writes for a precarious living. He is the author of Devices and Desires, Evil for Evil, The Devil You Know, and other novels, and has won the World Fantasy Award twice. Parker also writes under the name Tom Holt.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Tordotcom
Theme: Dark Fantasy
Format: Paperback
Author: K J Parker
Language: English
Street Date: September 2, 2025
TCIN: 94465835
UPC: 9781250835789
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-2644
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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