| The Gist Hunter and Other Stories Contributor(s): Hughes, Matthew (Author) |
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ISBN: 1597800201 ISBN-13: 9781597800204 Publisher: Night Shade Books OUR PRICE: $24.30 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2014 Annotation: The first collection by writer Matthew Hughes, and the perfect companion to his acclaimed novel Black Brillion, The Gist Hunter and Other Stories features nine stories taking place in the universe of The Archonate, as well as four non-series stories. The stories of Henghis Hapthorn, Old Earth's "foremost freelance discriminator," combine mystery and science fantasy while simultaneously recalling the arch irony of Gene Wolfe and the sly fancies of Jack Vance. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Science Fiction - Collections & Anthologies - Fiction | Fantasy - Collections & Anthologies - Fiction | Dystopian |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.4" W x 9.34" (1.31 lbs) 247 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Gist Hunter & Other Stories chronicles nine unique stories set in the Dying Earth-esque planet that expands the universe of Matthew Hughes's Archonate novels. This series of stories best introduces and plays companion pieces to Black Brillion, Fool Me Twice, and Fools Errant. The tales of Henghis Hapthorn, Old Earth's "foremost freelance discriminator," combines the best of mystery and science fantasy while recalling the excellence of Gene Wolfe's arch irony and the witty mannerisms of Jack Vance. Though fantastical, something is true-to-life in Hapthorn's amusing and bewildered set of conversations and circumstances. It's a futuristic pull with just the right quirk. The stories of lowly student Guth Bandar and his slightly off-beat and unconventional studies slowly reveal the complexities and wonder of the amazing no sphere. As Banter roams through life and studies, the incredibly vital no sphere acts as the Archonate's collective unconsciousness. Bandar's rise from his student status to veteran no naut will have him quickly realize that a little learning is dangerous learning when spread too thin. The Gist Hunter & Other Stories is a perfect introduction to the great work by Matthew Hughes, and one that admirers of science fiction and fantasy will respect and enjoy. Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, near-future dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors. |