For seventeen years, Mark Ferrari has made his living doing freelance illustration for such clients as Lucasfilm and Lucas Arts Games, Industrial Light and Magic, Electronic Arts, Chaosium Games, Amaze Entertainment, Tor, Ace, New American Library, The Science Fiction Book Club, and many others. "The Book of Joby" is his first novel.
"Monumental... The story is mesmerizing, Joby's angst is palpable,
the love of God overwhelming, and the malevolence of Lucifer and
his minions terrifying.... Offers much to ponder as well as
enjoy."
"--Booklist," starred review ""The Book of Joby" is a very
ambitious first novel, beautifully written, both entertaining and
thought-provoking." --Kevin J. Anderson
""The Book of Joby" should have been called the Book of Joy. The
magic of childhood, the magic of Camelot, the grand mystery of
Creation, the tears of humanity, the petty cruelties of Hell, all
are within these leaves. From schoolboy bullies to homeless
shelters to an enchanted hometown where time stands still, from shy
first love to tragedy and death...Mark Ferrari weaves his spell."
--John C. Wright
""The Book of Joby" is a rare gem, the kind that is only seen once
every generation or so--a novel that sparkles with wit and charm,
humor and wisdom, courage and compassion. Mark Ferrari reveals
himself to be a master storyteller, never once faltering in his
quest to entertain. Imagine a novel where Harry Potter meets King
Arthur and they both go on a quest to fight the devil--and you'll
only begin to grasp the kind of fun you'll have reading this book."
--David Farland, author of "Sons of the Oak
"
"A grand eschatological epic that rings heretofore undreamt changes
on the eternal drama of a blameless man caught in a cosmic wager
between Lucifer and the Creator." --James Morrow, author of "The
Last Witchfinder"
"Monumental. . . . The story is mesmerizing, Joby's angst is
palpable, the love of God overwhelming, and the malevolence of
Lucifer and his minions terrifying. . . . Offers much to ponder as
well as enjoy." --"Booklist," starred review ""The Book of
Joby" is a very ambitious first novel, beautifully written, both
entertaining and thought-provoking." -- Kevin J. Anderson
""The Book of Joby" should have been called the Book of Joy. The
magic of childhood, the magic of Camelot, the grand mystery of
Creation, the tears of humanity, the petty cruelties of Hell, all
are within these leaves. From schoolboy bullies to homeless
shelters to an enchanted hometown where time stands still, from shy
first love to tragedy and death…Mark Ferrari weaves his spell."
--John C. Wright
""The Book of Joby" is a rare gem, the kind that is only seen once
every generation or so--a novel that sparkles with wit and charm,
humor and wisdom, courage and compassion. Mark Ferrari reveals
himself t
""The Book of Joby" is a very ambitious first novel, beautifully
written, both entertaining and thought-provoking." -- Kevin J.
Anderson
""The Book of Joby" should have been called the Book of Joy. The
magic of childhood, the magic of Camelot, the grand mystery of
Creation, the tears of humanity, the petty cruelties of Hell, all
are within these leaves. From schoolboy bullies to homeless
shelters to an enchanted hometown where time stands still, from shy
first love to tragedy and death... Mark Ferrari weaves his spell."
--John C. Wright
""The Book of Joby" is a rare gem, the kind that is only seen once
every generation or so--a novel that sparkles with wit and charm,
humor and wisdom, courage and compassion. Mark Ferrari reveals
himself to be a master storyteller, never once faltering in his
quest to entertain. Imagine a novel where Harry Potter meets King
Arthur and they both go on a quest to fight the devil--and you'll
only begin to grasp the kind of fun you'll have reading this book."
--David Farland, author of "Sons of the Oak
"
"A grand eschatological epic that rings heretofore undreamt changes
on the eternal drama of a blameless man caught in a cosmic wager
between Lucifer and the Creator." - James Morrow, author of "The
Last Witchfinder "on" The Book of Joby"
When Lucifer proposes yet another wager to test the worth of humankind, God chooses Joby Peterson, a stellar nine-year-old enthralled with the stories of King Arthur, as his champion. The stakes: nothing less than all creation. The duration: until Joby turns 40. The devil may do as he will, but God agrees not to aid Joby and commands those who serve Him-chiefly the archangels Michael and Gabriel and the half-divine sorcerer Merlin-not to interfere. We follow Joby's troubled life as he falls from grade-school golden boy to high school nerd to college dropout who can't hold a job. When he finally reaches Taubolt, a Northern California coastal town imbued with real magic, Joby gets some respite before he faces his final showdown with Satan and discovers his true identity. This crossing of the Bible's book of Job and Arthurian legend is a thoughtful but overambitious first novel; Joby's trials are repetitive, and the writing is rather pedestrian. For large fantasy collections. [Library marketing campaign.-Ed.]-Nancy H. Fontaine, Dartmouth Coll., Hanover, NH Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
"Monumental... The story is mesmerizing, Joby's angst is palpable,
the love of God overwhelming, and the malevolence of Lucifer and
his minions terrifying.... Offers much to ponder as well as
enjoy."
"--Booklist," starred review ""The Book of Joby" is a very
ambitious first novel, beautifully written, both entertaining and
thought-provoking." --Kevin J. Anderson
""The Book of Joby" should have been called the Book of Joy. The
magic of childhood, the magic of Camelot, the grand mystery of
Creation, the tears of humanity, the petty cruelties of Hell, all
are within these leaves. From schoolboy bullies to homeless
shelters to an enchanted hometown where time stands still, from shy
first love to tragedy and death...Mark Ferrari weaves his spell."
--John C. Wright
""The Book of Joby" is a rare gem, the kind that is only seen once
every generation or so--a novel that sparkles with wit and charm,
humor and wisdom, courage and compassion. Mark Ferrari reveals
himself to be a master storyteller, never once faltering in his
quest to entertain. Imagine a novel where Harry Potter meets King
Arthur and they both go on a quest to fight the devil--and you'll
only begin to grasp the kind of fun you'll have reading this book."
--David Farland, author of "Sons of the Oak
"
"A grand eschatological epic that rings heretofore undreamt changes
on the eternal drama of a blameless man caught in a cosmic wager
between Lucifer and the Creator." --James Morrow, author of "The
Last Witchfinder"
"Monumental. . . . The story is mesmerizing, Joby's angst is
palpable, the love of God overwhelming, and the malevolence of
Lucifer and his minions terrifying. . . . Offers much to ponder as
well as enjoy." --"Booklist," starred review ""The Book of Joby" is
a very ambitious first novel, beautifully written, both
entertaining and thought-provoking." -- Kevin J. Anderson
""The Book of Joby" should have been called the Book of Joy. The
magic of childhood, the magic of Camelot, the grand mystery of
Creation, the tears of humanity, the petty cruelties of Hell, all
are within these leaves. From schoolboy bullies to homeless
shelters to an enchanted hometown where time stands still, from shy
first love to tragedy and death...Mark Ferrari weaves his spell."
--John C. Wright
""The Book of Joby" is a rare gem, the kind that is only seen once
every generation or so--a novel that sparkles with wit and charm,
humor and wisdom, courage and compassion. Mark Ferrari reveals
himself t
""The Book of Joby" is a very ambitious first novel, beautifully
written, both entertaining and thought-provoking." -- Kevin J.
Anderson
""The Book of Joby" should have been called the Book of Joy. The
magic of childhood, the magic of Camelot, the grand mystery of
Creation, the tears of humanity, the petty cruelties of Hell, all
are within these leaves. From schoolboy bullies to homeless
shelters to an enchanted hometown where time stands still, from shy
first love to tragedy and death... Mark Ferrari weaves his spell."
--John C. Wright
""The Book of Joby" is a rare gem, the kind that is only seen once
every generation or so--a novel that sparkles with wit and charm,
humor and wisdom, courage and compassion. Mark Ferrari reveals
himself to be a master storyteller, never once faltering in his
quest to entertain. Imagine a novel where Harry Potter meets King
Arthur and they both go on a quest to fight the devil--and you'll
only begin to grasp the kind of fun you'll have reading this book."
--David Farland, author of "Sons of the Oak
"
"A grand eschatological epic that rings heretofore undreamt changes
on the eternal drama of a blameless man caught in a cosmic wager
between Lucifer and the Creator." - James Morrow, author of "The
Last Witchfinder "on" The Book of Joby"
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