Author

Publication

2009 - Orbit, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

168,000 words, Guess

Page Count

672 pages

Physical Format

Electronic resource

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780316077477
  • ISBN-10031607747X
  • OverDrive44BA0E19-76CC-4A9F-A3BB-E89B9B76EDA7
  • Better World Books9780316077477
  • Open LibraryOL24272510M

Description

When an engineer is sentenced to death for a petty transgression of guild law, he flees the city, leaving behind his wife and daughter. Forced into exile, he seeks a terrible vengeance -- one that will leave a trail of death and destruction in its wake. But he will not be able to achieve this by himself. He must draw up his plans using the blood of others...In a compelling tale of intrigue and injustice, K. J. Parker's embittered hero takes up arms against his enemies, using the only weapons he has left to him: his ingenuity and his passion -- his devices and desires."A richly textured and emotionally complex fantasy...Highly recommended."--- Library Journal (Starred Review) "When so many fantasy sagas are tired, warmed-over affairs, a writer like K.J. Parker is more of a hurricane than a breath of fresh air."--- Dreamwatch

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Devices and DesiresElectronic resourceOrbit2009

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