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'One of this year's most striking fantasy novels'
'... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended.' (The Bookseller )
'suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please.' (School Librarian )
'A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked' (Publisher's Weekly )
'A powerful and very exciting adventure story.' (School Library Journal )
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Incarceron – a futuristic prison, sealed from view, where the descendants of the original prisoners live in a dark world torn by rivalry and savagery. It is a terrifying mix of high technology – a living building which pervades the novel as an ever-watchful, ever-vengeful character, and a typical medieval torture chamber – chains, great halls, dungeons. A young prisoner, Finn, has haunting visions of an earlier life, and cannot believe he was born here and has always been here.
In the outer world, Claudia, daughter of the Warden of Incarceron, is trapped in her own form of prison – a futuristic world constructed beautifully to look like a past era, an imminent marriage she dreads. She knows nothing of Incarceron, except that it exists. But there comes a moment when Finn, inside Incarceron, and Claudia, outside, simultaneously find a device – a crystal key, through which they can talk to each other. And so the plan for Finn’s escape is born ...
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'One of this year's most striking fantasy novels'
(Amanda Craig, The Times )
'... imaginatively drawn and vividly described. ... an exciting adventure story.'
(School Librarian )'... stands out above all others ... It’s imaginative scale and gobsmacking finale make it one of the best fantasy novels written for a long time.'
'a deliciously dark and scary ride.'
(Nicholas Tucker, The Independent )'one of today's best fantasy writers ... a deliciously dark and scary ride.'
(Independent )'... imaginative, rich in texture and vividly realised. Catherine Fisher writes with consummate skill and depth of feeling.'
(The Bookseller )'a smart, complex, engrossing and emotionally involving read.'
(Bookshelves of Doom )'a deep and sophisticated adventure story'
(Write Away )'... a riveting book that keeps you turning pages. There are plenty of plot twists, mysteries, excitement, and secrets to hold your attention from the beginning to the very end. Even things that seem obvious may not be as they seem; there's enough ambiguity to keep you guessing.'
(Wands and Worlds )PRAISE FOR THE ORACLE SEQUENCE:
'... a rich, resonant conclusion to the series.'
'Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion.'
(Horn Book Review May/June 06 )'... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended.' (The Bookseller )
'suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please.' (School Librarian )
'A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked' (Publisher's Weekly )
'A powerful and very exciting adventure story.' (School Library Journal )
'... one of the most skilled and original writers currently working in young adult fantasy'
(New Welsh Review )'Beautifully imagined and realised, this novel of future regression is rich with strong characters, big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong.'
(The Bookbag )'Catherine Fisher is an artist with words ... An engrossing, intricate story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by richly imaginative characters'
(Carousel )'... wholly engaging and rushes along as a breathless and nail-biting pace ... a gripping read that should enthral both young and old fans'
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Incarceron – a futuristic prison, sealed from view, where the descendants of the original prisoners live in a dark world torn by rivalry and savagery. It is a terrifying mix of high technology – a living building which pervades the novel as an ever-watchful, ever-vengeful character, and a typical medieval torture chamber – chains, great halls, dungeons. A young prisoner, Finn, has haunting visions of an earlier life, and cannot believe he was born here and has always been here.
In the outer world, Claudia, daughter of the Warden of Incarceron, is trapped in her own form of prison – a futuristic world constructed beautifully to look like a past era, an imminent marriage she dreads. She knows nothing of Incarceron, except that it exists. But there comes a moment when Finn, inside Incarceron, and Claudia, outside, simultaneously find a device – a crystal key, through which they can talk to each other. And so the plan for Finn’s escape is born ...
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