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Authority, penned by the acclaimed Jeff VanderMeer, is a gripping continuation of the Southern Reach Trilogy that has captivated readers and critics alike. Hailed as 'Astonishing, frightening, spectacular' by the New Statesman, this New York Times Bestseller offers a haunting exploration of the mysteries surrounding Area X.
For over three decades, the Southern Reach—a clandestine government organization—has struggled with the enigma that is Area X, a bizarre landscape untouched by humanity. Is it a malevolent force or simply a secluded wilderness? Countless expeditions have plunged into its depths, often with dire consequences, leaving the organization in disarray.
As the chaotic twelfth expedition unfolds, the Southern Reach finds itself at a crossroads. Enter John Rodriguez, also known as Control, the newly appointed director tasked with leading a skeptical team yearning for answers. As Control delves into perplexing interrogations, hidden notes, and unsettling video footage, he races against time to uncover the truth lurking within Area X.
As the second installment in the Southern Reach Trilogy, Authority promises to unravel some of Area X's most disturbing questions—though the answers may prove unsettling. Prepare yourself for a journey into the uncanny.
ISBN: | 9780008139117 |
Author: | Jeff VanderMeer |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Fourth Estate Ltd |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Dimensions: | 131 x 197 x 27 mm |
Publication Date: | 30 July, 2015 |
Pagination: | 352 pages |
Weight: | 322g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’