‘Storytelling at its best and fantasy in its purest and strongest essence … an artistic masterpiece’ SF Site
Here is a world where demons and gods grant wonders and wreak havoc.
The Upperearth, where the gods live; the Underearth, the realm of nightmarish demons; the Innerearth, the domain of the dead; and the Flat Earth itself, home of mortals.
Supreme amongst all is the demon god Azhrarn, Night’s Master, whose deadly whims could change the lives of those in the Flat Earth. And Azhrarn is the keeper of a mystery which could alter the very existence of the Flat Earth for ever . . .
‘NIGHT’S MASTER is like a treasure chest spilled open with cascading dreams of silk, jewels, demon horses, perfumes, spices, tapestries and (most precious of all) a sense of wonder’ British Fantasy Society Bulletin
Here is a world where demons and gods grant wonders and wreak havoc.
The Upperearth, where the gods live; the Underearth, the realm of nightmarish demons; the Innerearth, the domain of the dead; and the Flat Earth itself, home of mortals.
Supreme amongst all is the demon god Azhrarn, Night’s Master, whose deadly whims could change the lives of those in the Flat Earth. And Azhrarn is the keeper of a mystery which could alter the very existence of the Flat Earth for ever . . .
‘NIGHT’S MASTER is like a treasure chest spilled open with cascading dreams of silk, jewels, demon horses, perfumes, spices, tapestries and (most precious of all) a sense of wonder’ British Fantasy Society Bulletin
Reviews
NIGHT'S MASTER is like a treasure chest spilled open with cascading dreams of silk, jewels, demon horses, perfumes, spices, tapestries and (most precious of all) a sense of wonder
Storytelling at its best and fantasy in its purest and strongest essence ... an artistic masterpiece
Lush imagery, sensual language and erotic undertones ... This fantasy continues to push boundaries and challenge expectations
Tanith Lee is fantastika's Joyce Carol Oates ... You can imagine these timeless stories whispered around an oasis campfire or in a starship's engine room
Blends the influences of the THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS and Oscar Wilde's fairy tales ... unpredictable, disturbing fiction possessed of neither propriety nor political correctness, rendered with a beauty and insight that can pierce your heart and shatter your expectations
The style is complex and fascinating, the plotting and interweaving of characters and action meticulously worked out and invariably entertaining
Lee is one of the most powerful and intelligent writers to work in heroic fantasy