The millions-selling fantasy epic of the new Russian literary icon-a freeloading freebooter who finds a new home in a magical world
"You never know when you'll luck out."
Max Frei's novels have been a literary sensation in Russia since their debut in 1996, and have swept the fantasy world over. Presented here in English for the first time, The Stranger will strike a chord with readers of all stripes. Part fantasy, part horror, part philosophy, part dark comedy, the writing is united by a sharp wit and a web of clues that will open up the imagination of every reader.
Max Frei was a twenty-something loser-a big sleeper (that is, during the day; at night he can't sleep a wink), a hardened smoker, and an uncomplicated glutton and loafer. But then he got lucky. He contacts a parallel world in his dreams, where magic is a daily practice. Once a social outcast, he's now known in his new world as the "unequalled Sir Max." He's a member of the Department of Absolute Order, formed by a species of enchanted secret agents; his job is to solve cases more extravagant and unreal than one could imagine-a journey that will take Max down the winding paths of this strange and unhinged universe.
"You never know when you'll luck out."
Max Frei's novels have been a literary sensation in Russia since their debut in 1996, and have swept the fantasy world over. Presented here in English for the first time, The Stranger will strike a chord with readers of all stripes. Part fantasy, part horror, part philosophy, part dark comedy, the writing is united by a sharp wit and a web of clues that will open up the imagination of every reader.
Max Frei was a twenty-something loser-a big sleeper (that is, during the day; at night he can't sleep a wink), a hardened smoker, and an uncomplicated glutton and loafer. But then he got lucky. He contacts a parallel world in his dreams, where magic is a daily practice. Once a social outcast, he's now known in his new world as the "unequalled Sir Max." He's a member of the Department of Absolute Order, formed by a species of enchanted secret agents; his job is to solve cases more extravagant and unreal than one could imagine-a journey that will take Max down the winding paths of this strange and unhinged universe.
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Hardback Editions
May 2009 : Hardback
| Title: The Stranger: The Labyrinths of Echo: Book One Author(s): Max Frei ISBN: 0-575-08974-1 / 978-0-575-08974-7 (UK edition) Publisher: Gollancz Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
April 2009 : Hardback
| Title: The Stranger (The Labyrinths of Echo) Author(s): Max Frei ISBN: 1-59020-065-9 / 9781590200650 (USA edition) Publisher: Overlook Hardcover Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
June 2010 : Paperback
| Title: The Stranger: The Labyrinths of Echo: Book One Author(s): Max Frei ISBN: 0-575-08982-2 / 978-0-575-08982-2 (UK edition) Publisher: Gollancz Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
May 2009 : Paperback
| Title: The Stranger: The Labyrinths of Echo: Book One Author(s): Max Frei ISBN: 0-575-08976-8 / 978-0-575-08976-1 (UK edition) Publisher: Gollancz Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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