Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Slewfoot by Brom Set in Colonial New England, Slewfoot is a tale of magic and mystery, of triumph and terror as only dark fantasist Brom can tell it.Connecticut, 1666.An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector.The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil.To Abitha, a recently widowed outcast, alone and vulnerable in her pious village, he is the only one she can turn to for help.Together, they ignite a battle between pagan and Puritan - one that threatens to destroy the entire village, leaving nothing but ashes and bloodshed in their wake."If it is a devil you seek, then it is a devil you shall have!"This terrifying tale of bewitchery features more than two dozen of Broms haunting paintings, fully immersing readers in this wild and unforgiving world. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Over the past few decades, acclaimed dark fantasy artist Brom has lent his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games to comics and film. He is the author of The Child Thief, Krampus, The Lost Gods, and the award-winning, illustrated horror novels The Plucker and The Devils Rose. Brom is currently kept in a dank cellar just outside Seattle. Review A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! "I loved this book. A roaring, bloody, beautiful work of pure imagination." --Andy Davidson, author of The Hollow Kind "Slewfoot is a lusciously dark tale of witchcraft and devilry ... This book was tailor-made for lovers of folk horror and everyone who wants to live deliciously." --Mallory OMeara, bestselling author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon "Punctuated by moments of unanticipated levity as well as unmitigated terror, this clever and imaginative tale is not to be missed by fans of dark fantasy and historical horror." --Library Journal "A fast-paced, hallucinogenic fairy tale...delivering likable protagonists, exotic beasties, and scoundrels whom we long to see at table with their just desserts." --Christopher Buehlman, author of The Blacktongue Thief "Slewfoot takes hold of the maxim sympathy for the devil and yanks hard on that literary taproot, unearthing a far more elemental and complex truth. Demon or no, evil or not, the mighty stag Slewfoot deserves our love and devotion. All hail Brom, all hail Slewfoot!" --Clay McLeod Chapman, author of The Remaking"Which is worse? The Devil of the forest or the terror of Puritan village rumors, accusations, and lies? At the crossroads of victimhood and vengeance, Abitha makes her choice--and blood follows." --Richard Kadrey, New York Times bestselling author of the Sandman Slim series "This is a tale that will unsettle readers as they vacillate between fear and celebration. ... For all who enjoy historical horror with healthy doses of dark fantasy, witchcraft, and vengeance." --Booklist Reviews "Slewfoot is creepy, crawly, bloody fun. If youre looking for a witchy, thrilling ride that also has a philosophical soul, grab a copy of Slewfoot--and dont put it down until youve finished it." --BookPage (Starred Review) "Slewfoot is an extraordinary, harrowing tale about a remarkable friendship and a demon trying to find his soul. Its a journey of witchcraft, misogyny, paganism, and piety. It left me spellbound and my tortured black heart devoured this story looking for more." --Cemetery Dance Promotional A deal with the devil, reimagined as the clash between pagan and Puritan as only Brom can tell it, set against the backdrop of colonial America. Review Quote Praise for Broms previous novels: "Its just not fair, I tell you! . . . Hes a storyteller with his artwork, and in a very elite class. Now he decided to invade my turf with Lost Gods , a novel that winds into surprises and unexpected triumphs as much as the corners of his artwork. --R.A. Salvatore "Wickedly poetic, The Child Thief makes me want to believe." --Kim Harrison "A gruesome and darkly fantastical twist on a classic tale. Brom injects pure horror into fantasy." --Holly Black on The Child Thief "Brom is that rare breed: a person who is skilled in more than one area of artistic expression." --Christopher Paolini on Krampus "Terrific. A wild ride." --Mike Mignola on Krampus "[A] rollicking, non-stop, action-filled, violent and yet touching story." -- Examiner.com on Krampus "Beautiful and authentically dark." -- Sci-Fi " [A] fascinating work of dark epic fantasy that blends elements of the Peter Pan story with characters from Celtic and Norse mythologies." -- Tulsa World " Lost Gods is an adventure tale and a mythic odyssey. Its the kind of story lovers whisper in stolen cars burning rubber from this world down to the very edge of the Abyss." --Richard Kadrey, New York Times bestselling author of the Sandman Slim series "Brom effortlessly weaves classical mythology with modern nightmares in this beautifully twisted hell ride. Heartwrenching, operatic, and stunningly illustrated, Lost Gods is a dark gem of a novel." --Christopher Golden Promotional "Headline" A deal with the devil, reimagined as the clash between pagan and Puritan as only Brom can tell it, set against the backdrop of colonial America. Details ISBN125062200X Author Brom Short Title Slewfoot Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 125062200X ISBN-13 9781250622006 Format Hardcover Subtitle A Tale of Bewitchery Pages 320 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Publisher St Martins Press Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2021-09-14 US Release Date 2021-09-14 UK Release Date 2021-09-14 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-11-29 NZ Release Date 2021-11-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133098138;

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