An alternate history from one of the most talented writers in the field. Great reviews for all of Lovegrove's books Lovegrove's last novel, UNTIED KINGDOM was a VECTOR book of the year for 2003 An Arthur C. Clarke Award shortlisted author.
James Lovegrove was born on Christmas Eve 1965. He has been identified as one of the most talented of the current crop of British genre writers by numerous critics. His novel Days was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award. He is married and has a son.
'Provender Gleed emerges as some of its author's best work thus far. Its satire strikes vigorously home in the end, and its motivating love story is wonderfully conceived and handled.' - LOCUS - Nick Gevers'Great fun and its delicate construction, reminiscent of all that is traditionally best in those robust and traditional British murder mysteries, Provender Gleed is a real treat for readers. It's a novel with a unique feel and one in which its hugely talented author balances the comedy and the drama perfectly. Highly recommended.' - SF REVU - John BerlynePick up James Lovegrove's latest novel and you can rest assured that you are in the safe hands of a master craftsman. There a few things sweeter than reading a writer who's so absolutely in love with the English language, and Lovegrove is clearly head over heels. - SFXWordplay that would have The Two Ronnies cheering and groaning in equal measure but which is such fun that you forgive the plot device - StarburstThis is a book about quiet competence - Provender and Isis, his kidnapper's accomplice, are one of the more charming couples in recent fiction because they are both too smart and too able for simple romance. An entirely quieter sort of British SF. - TIME OUT - Roz KaveneyThe best description of Provender Gleed is an old fashioned romp. More often than not used as faint praise, in this case it encom
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
