The Apocalypse Codex: 4th in the 'Laundry Files' series of books

Stross, Charles

ISBN 10: 0356500985 / ISBN 13: 9780356500980

Editore: Little, Brown Book Group / Orbit, 2012

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© 2012: 4th in the 'Laundry Files' series of books. 1st printing of 2012 edition:- Synopsis: Bob Howard may be humanity's last hope. Start praying. For outstanding heroism in the field (despite himself), computational demonologist Bob Howard is on a career fast-track within the Laundry, the branch of the Secret Service that fights otherworldly threats. But when he is called to investigate a miracle-working American televangelist who seems suspiciously interested in the Prime Minister, Bob finds an occult mess that even the Laundry may be unable to clean up:- Review(s): Praise for the 'Laundry' novels: "Beautifully handled, believable and well envisioned - a highly enjoyable bit of Spy-Fi" - SFX / "This dark, funny blend of SF and horror reads like James Bond written in the style of H P Lovecraft" - Waterstone's Books Quarterly / "Stross writes hard SF, paranormal espionage and near-future techno-thrillers with equal facility and intelligence" - Guardian:- (original cost £7.99). Codice articolo 19.002.00052

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Titolo: The Apocalypse Codex: 4th in the 'Laundry ...

Casa editrice: Little, Brown Book Group / Orbit

Data di pubblicazione: 2012

Legatura: Paperback: 7¾" x 5"

Illustratore: Cover Art: Uncredited

Condizione: Near Fine: Small signs of wear

Edizione: 2012 Edition

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A smart and fast-paced supernatural spy thriller from the Laundry, the secret British government agency tasked with defending the realm from occult threats. Winner of the 2013 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel.

Informazioni sull?autore:

Charles Stross is a full-time science fiction writer and resident of Edinburgh, Scotland. The author of seven Hugo-nominated novels and winner of three Hugo awards for best novella, two of which are part of the Laundry Files series, Stross's works have been translated into over twelve languages. As the owner of degrees in pharmacy and computer science, he graduated as the world's only academically qualified cyberpunk writer just as cyberpunk died. Today he describes his job as telling lies for money and tormenting his imaginary friends. Follow his blog at http://www.accelerando.org/ and his Twitter feed at @cstross.