Sorcerers fight for the right to exist and fall in love, in this extraordinary alternate world fantasy thriller by award-winning Israeli author Keren Landsman.
KEREN LANDSMAN is a mother, a writer, a medical doctor who specializes in Epidemiology and Public health, and a blogger. She is one of the founders of Mida'at, an NGO dedicated to promoting public health in Israel. She works in the Levinski clinic in Tel Aviv. She has won the Geffen Award three times, most recently for the short story collection Broken Skies.
“A fascinating and original urban fantasy… Landsman demonstrates
virtuoso writing ability, building a fascinating plot, an
impressive combination of sources of inspiration and rare emotional
depth.”
“Keren Landsman did not write a good book, she wrote an excellent
book.”
“An important step forward for the Israeli genre scene... it
delivers a powerful, engrossing story.”
"Oh wow. Wow, this book. How am I supposed to write anything
now?"
“A bold new voice in Israeli fantasy... an enchanting
debut.”
"Landsman’s novel is exceptionally paced and full of intriguing
characters and concepts"
"unusual and compelling English-language debut."
"Themes of oppression, acceptance, and betrayal are explored in
this gripping sf thriller."
"Everything about The Heart of the Circle is fresh and
bright and joyful, even the hard parts. It's beautifully,
artistically, artfully written, and it's entirely worth your
time."
"The best speculative fiction pushes the boundaries of real life to
make a point; Landsman’s novel… does just that in a masterful
show of skill and understanding of the possibilities of the genre."
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