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The Book Of Skulls
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Book Of Skulls
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Robert Silverberg
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Series | S.F. Masterworks |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:224 | Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 128 |
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Category/Genre | Science fiction Fantasy |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781857989144
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Classifications | Dewey:813.54 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Orion Publishing Co
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Imprint |
Gollancz
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Publication Date |
16 December 1999 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Four students discover a manuscript, The Book of Skulls, which reveals the existence of a sect, now living in the Arizona desert, whose members can offer immortality to those who can complete its initiation rite. To their surprise, they discover that the sect exists, and is willing to accept them as acolytes. But for each group of four who enter the rite, two must die in order for the others to succeed.
Author Biography
SALES POINTS* #23 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written * 'Could be his finest book so far' -- Greg Bear * Silverberg has been nominated for, and won more awards for his ficti
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