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The Book of the Mad (The Secret Books of Paradys) Kindle Edition

by Tanith Lee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
A surreal gothic fantasy of three nefarious cities: Paradise, Paradis, and Paradys

Welcome to Paradise, where the sun hasn’t shone for years and a callous, ritual-obsessed populace roams the decayed metropolis enshrouded in fog. The citizens are unhinged, murder and incest are praised, and madness reigns. Only a pair of twins, Felion and Smara, remains sane. But their sole hope of escaping the city is a mysterious ice labyrinth connecting parallel worlds.
 
Thus begins the sinister finale to the Secret Books of Paradys, in which three alternate versions of one city—Paradise, Paradis, and Paradys—are the layered canvas upon which twisted narratives unfold. In Paradis, Leocadia, a striking and eccentric painter, lives a hedonistic and unremorseful life. She is the sole heir to her uncle’s fortune, but the ease of life this affords her becomes a dizzying burden when her lover is murdered and doctors lock her up in an asylum called the Residence. Do the medics want to cure her madness—or do they wish to drive her insane?
 
Meanwhile, in Paradys, fifteen-year-old Hilde is a pale and perfect child with milk-white skin, ginger hair, and an obedient and loving countenance. But Hilde has a secret nocturnal life, budding sexuality, and lustful heart that becomes irrevocably engorged at the sight of a handsome actor with the face of a priest.
 
Written in author Tanith Lee’s signature style, The Book of the Mad breaks taboos, relishes horror, and conjures the perverse.

 
 
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    The Secret Books of Paradys
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  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  5. Publication date
    February 2, 2016
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“Lee’s languid, brooding prose has a sensuality reminiscent of Anais Nin’s. . . . This highly original story, notable for its unpredictable plot twists, will appeal to readers desiring a dreamlike excursion into the bizarre. Lee’s fans will not be disappointed.” —Publishers Weekly

“Fatalistic explorations of a city so sinister it makes H. P. Lovecraft look suburban . . . a high-quality mixing of eroticism, horror and aestheticism . . . Splendid.” —Chicago Sun-Times

“A dose of glamorous perversity and elegant wit.” —Locus

About the Author

Tanith Lee (1947–2015) was born in the United Kingdom. Although she couldn’t read until she was eight, she began writing at nine and never stopped, producing more than ninety novels and three hundred short stories. She also wrote for the BBC television series Blake’s 7 and various BBC radio plays. After winning the 1980 British Fantasy Award for her novel Death’s Master, endless awards followed. She was named a World Horror Grand Master in 2009 and honored with the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2013. Lee was married to artist and writer John Kaiine.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B019ESGNEA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy (February 2, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 2, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 227 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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Tanith Lee

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Tanith Lee (19 September 1947 – 24 May 2015) was a British writer of science fiction, horror, and fantasy. She was the author of over 90 novels and 300 short stories, a children's picture book (Animal Castle), and many poems. She also wrote two episodes of the BBC science fiction series Blake's 7. She was the first woman to win the British Fantasy Award best novel award (also known as the August Derleth Award), for her book Death's Master (1980).

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    4.0 out of 5 stars This book is a real treat..
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    This is a wonderfully written fantasy book that introduces and interconnects three worlds. It is the story of true madness but also the frequent real lucidity of people who think themselves mad, and the resultant terrifying delusions they weave around themselves and often their real helpers and the reality of many of their tormentors. It is also a story of good and evil, and how we often take the long trek to get to where we are meant to ultimately be. Compliments to a wonderfully creative author. Kathy R. Blackman
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