Chris Wooding began writing at the age of 16, and his first novel Crashing was published when he was 19. Since that time, he's written dozens of novels in several genres, notably the award-winning The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray; Poison; Storm Thief; the Malice series; and the graphic novel, Pandemonium.
An exciting read with danger to spare. - Booklist Like the opener,
this features expertly meshed multiple plotlines, colorful
supporting characters (notably a clockwork sabertooth and a Malice
resident afflicted with "regenerative leprosy," meaning that he
keeps losing body parts that then grow back), frequent eerie
skitterings and sudden feelings of dread plus nonstop action that
breaks, occasionally, from prose into graphic-novel-style panels
festooned with noisy sound effects. A real crowd pleaser, with
further episodes possible but not necessary. - Kirkus Reluctant
readers will be drawn in by the simple writing style interspersed
with pages of comic-book-style illustrations that propel the story
forward. Characterization is a little thin, but that won't deter
those who are hooked on the book's relentless action, mild horror,
and inventive world-building. A satisfying conclusion to a
compelling read. - SLJ
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