Description: "This rich dystopian world includes snippets of technology that perplex most of the characters, a steady mix of storytelling and action, and intense character development that makes the book hard to put down. Kless' debut, first book of the Tarakan Chronicles, will leave readers eagerly awaiting more." -- Booklist "Readers looking for a crafty puzzle that descends into the twisty depths of loyalty and betrayal will enjoy this far-future adventure." -- Publishers Weekly "Evokes classics of the genre such as Jack Vance's Dying Earth series and Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun, throwing in elements of Mad Max and Indiana Jones...a virtuoso performance." -- Financial Times "Kless, a professional musician, has crafted a debut novel in which all of the elements come together in something approaching perfect harmony, with bass notes of the post-apocalyptic and a multi-part melody of character-based intrigue." -- B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog "A coming-of-age story with a difference . . . intriguing and involving." -- Daily Mail (UK) "Author Eyal Kless has created a rich and vivid future Earth that's inventive and attention-grabbing in equal measure." -- SFX (UK) "[Rafik's] experiences have an emotional depth that cannot be denied, and that make the novel compelling." -- Sci-Fi Magazine

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