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Jon Courtenay Grimwood

    1 gennaio 1953

    Jon Courtenay Grimwood crea una prosa dura, sexy e brutale, ma addolcita da un'arguta ironia. I suoi romanzi sono noti per una miscela distintiva di temi oscuri e arguzia inaspettata. L'opera di Grimwood esplora spesso personaggi complessi che affrontano circostanze difficili, dalla narrativa poliziesca a quella speculativa. I lettori sono attratti dalla sua capacità di creare storie avvincenti e stimolanti.

    Jon Courtenay Grimwood
    Stamping Butterflies
    The Last Banquet
    Felaheen
    Effendi
    The Exiled Blade
    The Outcast Blade
    • The Outcast Blade

      • 432pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      The critically acclaimed second volume in a gripping fantasy series about ambition, revenge and the rise of a vampire assassin in 15th century Venice

      The Outcast Blade
    • The climactic final volume in a gripping historical trilogy set in Venice, about ambition, revenge and the rise of a vampire assassin

      The Exiled Blade
    • Effendi

      • 432pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      Set in a strikingly familiar yet unpredictable city, a troubled detective navigates a labyrinth of clues in a world where innocence has vanished. The narrative masterfully intertwines speculative fiction with hard-boiled mystery, immersing readers in a gripping tale that challenges perceptions and explores the darker aspects of humanity. Grimwood's acclaimed Arabesk series invites readers to unravel a complex puzzle that blurs the lines between reality and fiction.

      Effendi
    • Felaheen

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      The Arabesk trilogy is celebrated for its dynamic blend of speed, excitement, and sophistication, offering readers an engaging and entertaining experience. Praised by SF Revu, it stands out as a significant addition to contemporary literature, promising a thrilling journey through its pages.

      Felaheen
    • Stamping Butterflies

      • 384pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Blending mystery, thriller, and sci-fi, this novel explores the intertwining lives of three characters across two worlds. It challenges perceptions of time and reality, posing the intriguing question of who is truly in control of their dreams and destinies. With its exotic setting and unexpected twists, it promises a captivating journey that keeps readers guessing about the nature of consciousness and the future.

      Stamping Butterflies
    • Redrobe

      • 360pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Ex-assassin Axl Borja has agreed to do one last hit - only he hasn't told his gun yet. Cardinal Santo Ducque faces political ruin if he can't regain the Vatican's missing billions. Mai's a Japanese kinderwhore held hostage on a space habitat. As they collide their actions could change the world.

      Redrobe
    • Moskva

      • 464pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      Návykový a velmi inteligentní thriller odehrávající se přímo v temném srdci komunistického režimu v období studené války. Štědrý den roku 1985. Na Rudém náměstí je nalezeno odkrvené a vyholené tělo mladého muže. Vzápětí zmizí dcera britského velvyslance. Pátráním je pověřen Tom Fox, major vojenské tajné služby, který je do Moskvy nuceně převelen. Jenže poslední, co mohou Sověti potřebovat, je cizí agent čmuchající v jejich rajonu. A vrah, jehož existenci Sověti nemohou vůbec přiznat, se chystá znovu mstít. První vražda byla totiž jen varováním.

      Moskva