The first novel in an upmarket fantasy crime trilogy from two rising stars in the genre.
D.K. Fields is the pseudonym for the writing partnership of
novelists David Towsey and Katherine Stansfield. The couple are
originally from the south west of England, and now live in
Cardiff.
David's zombie-western The Walkin' Trilogy is published by
Quercus.
Katherine's historical crime fiction series, Cornish Mysteries, is
published by Allison & Busby. She is also a poet.
'An utterly absorbing tale set in a fascinating world. A terrific
start to the series' -- Mick Finlay
'It's rare to find such a richly imagined world about the art of
myth and storytelling' -- Christopher Fowler
'Like a Philip Pullman rendition of Cloud Atlas. Widow's
Welcome is an irresistibly thrilling introduction to a world of
stories within stories - and I can't wait for more' -- Tim
Major
'There are hidden depths to Widow's Welcome, and the rewards
for spending time with this book are very great. I felt as if I was
one of the Audience, and asked to cast my own vote on stories of
tragedy, sacrifice and betrayal. If you love storytelling, you'll
love this' -- Simon Morden
'There is more than meets the eye in this gripping and inventive
debut ... Rife with intrigue, deceit and cultural tension' -- James
Aitcheson
'Ingenious fantasy' * Western Mail *
'Melding noir with the fantasy genre, this is a rather clever read,
one which feels especially prescient for our reality' * SciFiNow
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'David Towsey and Katherine Stansfield have created a vivid,
inventive delight of a world ... To read the book is to be immersed
in the customs, politics and stories of a refreshingly strange
reality ... A satisfyingly literal spin on the politics of the UK
today' * Western Mail *
'Its appeal is different to much other similar genre fare ... Damp
and urban. To me it felt a lot more like books such as Gorky
Park or The White Russian where the author uses the
central plot device of a murder to explore the nuances of a more
complex situation, and more intricate world ... A well told story,
and I genuinely look forward to the next' * Concatenation. *
'This isn't your normal fantasy world-building, it's something
different ... Plot aside, we are also treated to good, solid,
believable characters ... Fun on the campaign trail. Recommended' *
Concatenation. *
'[D.K. Fields] has created a vivid and believable world. The
descriptions of place, system and character are clearly and
interestingly drawn ... Fascinating' * Crime Review *
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