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by Robert V.S. Redick (Author)
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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Gollancz; Export ed edition (1 Feb 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0575081775
  • ISBN-13: 978-0575081772
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.4 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 175,825 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"This outstanding debut novel centres around the Imperial Merchant Ship Chathrand, the mightiest vessel in the fleet of the Arqual Empire. With its colourful cast of inhabitants, which include a band of tiny, Lilliputian style warriors, sentient rates and archetypal ancient evil the Shaggat Ness, the Chathrand brings to mind The Scar's fantastical floating city, Armada. But while Redick shares China Mieville's taste for the macabre he's not so willfully weird." (Stephen Jewell SFX )

"The result is hugely impressive - a concoction rich in subtext and subterfuge and above all, adventure, and high seas adventure at that, which I'll gladly wager is the very best kind." (John Berlyne SF REVU )

"Intelligently crafted, highly imaginative, and undeniably charming." (FANTASY BOOK CRITIC )

"It seems every year Gollancz discovers another new writing talent. So following on from Scott Lynch and Joe Abercrombie comes American Robert VS Redick with The Red Wolf Conspiracy. Firmly set in the contemporary fantasy heartland it neatly dissects Lynch and Abercrombie's work by combining both a strong protagonist narrative within the rich framework powered by the geopolitical intrigue of two warring empires - tremendously action packed. The fantasy revival continues." (Jon Jordan EDGE )

"The Red Wolf Conspiracy is an extremely enjoyable epic fantasy tale set in a vivid , constantly inventive world. The Chathrand itself comes across as the ocean-going equivalent of Gormenghast, whilst its crew seem to have assembled variously from the works of Charles Dickens, Jack Vance and Scott Lynch, but with a style that is undeniably Redick's own. I suspect that Redick will be 'the' big new fantasy author of 2008, and deservedly so." (THE WERTZONE )

"For a debut novel this was pretty good and very readable, and I'll certainly be picking up the sequels." (SANDSTORM REVIEWS )

"The Red Wolf Conspiracy is an enthusiastic novel that combines tales of pirates with legends of imprisoned Lovecraftian gods, hidden treasure and general skulduggery. Part Master and Commander, part On Stranger Tides, this fantasy debut from a relatively new author has much to be admired." (Mark Yon SFFWORLD.COM )

"Redick entertains us with an epic journey of discovery through his fantastical world. He delights in showing us all manner of magical and magnificent creatures. Redick is a promising writer." (Lee Harris DEATHRAY )

"A rich, fully packed fantasy. Immensely enjoyable, revealing new wonders in every chapter." (Mat Coward MORNING STAR )


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Told with infectious joy and enthusiasm by an immensely talented new writer this is a landmark fantasy debut. The Chathrand - The Great Ship, The Wind-Palace, His Supremacy's First Fancy - is the last of her kind - built 600 years ago she dwarves all the ships around her. The secrets of her construction are long lost. She was the pride of the Empire. The natural choice for the great diplomatic voyage to seal the peace with the last of the Emperor's last enemies. 700 souls boarded her. Her sadistic Captain Nilus Rose, the Emperor's Ambassador and Thasha, the daughter he plans to marry off to seal the treaty, a spy master and six assassins, one hunderd imperial marines, Pazel the tarboy gifted and cursed by his mother's spell and a small band of Ixchel. The Ixchel sneaked aboard and now hide below decks amongst the rats. Intent on their own mission. But there is treachery afoot. Behind the plans for peace lies the shadow of war and the fear that a dead king might live again. And now the Chathrand, having survived countless battles and centuries of typhoons has gone missing. This is her story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning debut, 5 Mar 2008
This review is from: The Red Wolf Conspiracy: The Chathrand Voyage, Book One (Hardcover)
Once in a while a truly great book comes along. This is one of those, made even more impressive by the fact that this is the author's first published novel.
It takes all of the conventions that we love about fantasy and tweaks them, somehow making it feel fresh and original.
The two most important ingredients - writing and plot - are spot on. The writing is eloquent, without any pretentious airs, and the plot is tight, (or should I say 'plots', as there are plots within plots here) driving the book forward - it is the absolute definition of 'page-turner.'
The characters are well written, both 'good' and 'bad guys,' along with a clutch of people who, by the end of the book, you are still not sure about.
The scale of the book is epic, both in plot and the detail of the world that the author has created. Alongside that there is a great sense of humour and fun balancing the grand and sinister themes of empire and treason.
Also it is nice to see a new author going against the grain of the current trend in fantasy, that of "dark, gritty realism" which more often than not means an abundance of hard core swearing and adult themes. I grew up on Tolkien, which i was reading by the tender age of 10, and although i am close to 40 now, still enjoy re-reading. Am i digressing here? The point is that this book is a great read, but one that my own son would probably enjoy as well.
Overall an excellent book; it sucked me in and captivated me from page 1. I am already eagerly anticipating the next in the series. Can't wait.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Takes a while to get out of the harbour, but then......, 3 Mar 2009
It is said much of Tolkien's writing was inspired by his serving in the first world war. I wonder if Redick's 'The Red wolf Conspiracy' is inspired by him living through the cold war period as it is more a spy story for the first two thirds of the book rather than being all swash and buckle. Surprisingly perhaps for a book set largely on a giant sail ship.

As with most modern fantasy their is a mix of new and more classical ideas. The giant ship was the hook that drew me in the first place and I also like that there a lot of charactors who by the end of the book we are still not really sure what their motives are. Though this and the climax of the story which I will avoid for 'spoiling' reasons does rather leave us with more question marks than your average episode of university challenge. If this is a trilogy it is one story chopped into 3 rather than 3 interconnecting stories.

I think comparisons to Lynch and Pullman are a bit misleading. I can see why they are made but I am afraid Redick's 'Thasha' rather pales next to Pullman's vivid, fiesty but flawed 'Lyra' from his Dark materiels trilogy.
The only Lynch/Camorian link I can see is perhaps a similar historical setting and the plot complexity, but Lynch's world is a definately more adult and gory place and good though this is, it does not match Lynch or Pullman for me in realising that almost real 3D landscape.

This leads us to a point a couple of reviewers have made, I was surprised to find I rather liked the lack of swearing, grittyness, ultra-violence and sex! For years fantasy was filled books where despite the epic battles, heroic tough manly men, beautiful scantily clad women and evil doers, no-one swore, had sex or shed blood! Now you are struggling to find a book where all of the above doesn't happen in the opening paragraph.

This is a book the whole family can read both at home and on the bus then you can give it to your young nephew without fear of causing offence and that was really refreshing.

In summary I really liked it, it took me a while to get really hooked but a couple of section's around entering the final third of the book were impossible to put down. There was a couple of scooby doo moments... 'and I would have got away with it too.....' or a hero awaking from a blow on the head would be given a long drawn out 'explanation' on what they had missed to keep the reader up to speed on all the plot elements. A bit clumsy perhaps but this is a great first book.

Well done Robert when's the next installment out?
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a drop of padding, 22 Feb 2008
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As always with a book by a new author one wonders what one is getting. Well, this time I was not dissapointed.
The book is full of action and magic, there are no dull moments. It leads one on the whole time, a real page turner.
All the main characters are well filled out and are likeable, well, those that you are meant to like.
The plot is pretty involved and is slowly revealed and there seem to be plots within plots. Even so one does not get bogged down in the plot or become confused.
I would compare this book to Robert Jordans Wheel of Time series. Not quite as good but getting close. Let us hope that he doesn't go the same way of padding things out for volume after volume towards the end.
All I can say is, When is the next book due out, I can't wait
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