Devices And Desires: The Engineer Trilogy: Book One

Description

When an engineer is sentenced to death for a petty transgression of guild law, he flees the city, leaving behind his wife and daughter. Forced into exile, he seeks a terrible vengeance - one that will leave a trail of death and destruction in its wake. But he will not be able to achieve this by himself. He must draw up his plans using the blood of others... In a compelling tale of intrigue and injustice, K. J. Parker's embittered hero takes up arms against his enemies, using the only weapons he has left to him: his ingenuity and his passion - his devices and desires.

Having worked in journalism and the law, K. J. Parker now writes and makes things out of wood and metal.

A richly textured and emotionally complex fantasy...Highly recommended. -- LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review Parker (the Scavenger trilogy) raises the bar for realistic fantasy war craft with this series opener. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY This is grown-up fantasy blessed with humour, intelligence and... panache. A bravura display of intricate storytelling and artfully-doled-out revelations. -- SFX I have reviewed books before that I thought might someday be found to have achieved greatness.... But I am trying to be precise in my use of the word when I tell you that K.J. Parker is writing work after work that demands to be placed in that category. -- ORSON SCOTT CARD