{"product_id":"9780765388360","title":"Spiderlight","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Church of Armes of the Light has battled the forces of Darkness for as long as anyone can remember. The great prophecy has foretold that a band of misfits, led by a high priestess will defeat the Dark Lord Darvezian, armed with their wits, the blessing of the Light and an artifact stolen from the merciless Spider Queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir journey will be long, hard and fraught with danger. Allies will become enemies; enemies will become allies. And the Dark Lord will be waiting, always waiting…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpiderlight\u003c\/i\u003e is an exhilarating fantasy quest from Adrian Tchaikovsky, the author of \u003ci\u003eGuns at Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e and the Shadows of the Apt series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews and quotes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eSpiderlight\u003c\/i\u003e is a creepy-crawly treat from the master of non-human heroes, a joy from beginning to end.\" — Paul Cornell, author of \u003ci\u003eWitches of Lychford\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Severed Streets\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[\u003ci\u003eSpiderlight\u003c\/i\u003e] is a master class in subverting our expectations to surprise, engage, and deliver a fantastic story that works even when it isn’t pulling the rug out from under us.\" — \u003ci\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Tchaikovsky clearly has a great deal of talent, and a real handle on the fantasy genre, with the ability to splice in different influences almost seamlessly.\" —\u003ci\u003eSciFi Now Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Occasionally a fantasy author comes up with a way to break the mould of traditional genre tropes: M. John Harrison’s\u003ci\u003eViriconium\u003c\/i\u003e and China Mieville’s \u003ci\u003ePerdido Street Station\u003c\/i\u003e are two examples that immediately spring to mind. Tchaikovsky looks like a new addition to that select hall of fame.\" —\u003ci\u003eDeath Ray Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Working in a small space, Tchaikovsky gives us sympathetic characters, real moral dilemmas, and emotional depth, all shot through with a sly humor that kept me grinning throughout. If, like me, you’re a D\u0026amp;D fan who always wondered about the ethics of Detect Evil or what the orcs eat in Mordor, you will love this one.” — Django Wexler, author of the Shadow Campaigns series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Subversive and classic, Spiderlight is a timeless adventure cranked up for the modern era of readers. A warship-rocker of an adventure, Adrian Tchaikovsky has struck another literary goldmine that’s perfect for readers to dive into. Gripping and highly recommended.\" — Jeremy Szal, \u003ci\u003eStarship Sofa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpiderlight\u003c\/i\u003e is a rip-roaring, old-fashioned heroic fantasy romp that also messes playfully with some of the genre’s more outdated conventions... a breathless rush that never outstays its welcome.\" — Dirge Mag\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Spiderlight\u003c\/i\u003e will take you on a ride directly through straight fantasy and into the realms of the really fantastic… a brilliantly original novel.\" — \u003ci\u003eGeek Syndicate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eA must-read for all fans of fantasy. Very highly recommended.\" — \u003ci\u003eCivilian Reader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eIn a world of large epic fantasy series with mushy pacing and a lack of focus, \u003ci\u003eSpiderlight\u003c\/i\u003e is as sharp as a spider’s fang, as tight as its webbing, and as multifaceted as its gaze.\" — \u003ci\u003eSkiffy \u0026amp; Fanty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eA very fun, creepy quest tale with some quirky and engaging adventurers.\" — \u003ci\u003eBull Spec\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martins Press-3PL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47959390421232,"sku":"9780765388360","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780765388360_p0.jpg?v=1763658369","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780765388360","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}