The Quorum

Author Kim Newman
Ebook
On sale Oct 22, 2013 | 512 Pages | 9781781165553

ABOUT THIS BOOK...

In 1961, Derek Leech emerges fully formed from the polluted River Thames, destined to found a global media empire. In 1978, three ambitious young men strike a deal with Leech. They are offered wealth, glamour, and success, but a price must be paid. In 1994, Leech's purpose moves to its conclusion, and as the men struggle, they realize to truth of the ultimate price.
Kim Newman is a well known and respected author and movie critic. He writes regularly for Empire Magazine and contributes to The GuardianThe TimesTime Out and others. He makes frequent appearances on radio and TV. He has won the Bram Stoker, International Horror Guild, British Fantasy and British Science Fiction Awards and been nominated for the Hugo and World Fantasy Awards.
‘There were some absolutely fantastic moments that really fascinated me with their twists and the darkly comic wit that Newman had running through them.’ - The Curiosity of a Social Misfit

‘It’s a lean, tautly plotted tale, and there’s an attack to the writing and a bite to the humour...this is perhaps Newman’s best book outside of his Anno Dracula series...’ - Starburst

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ABOUT THIS BOOK...

In 1961, Derek Leech emerges fully formed from the polluted River Thames, destined to found a global media empire. In 1978, three ambitious young men strike a deal with Leech. They are offered wealth, glamour, and success, but a price must be paid. In 1994, Leech's purpose moves to its conclusion, and as the men struggle, they realize to truth of the ultimate price.

Author

Kim Newman is a well known and respected author and movie critic. He writes regularly for Empire Magazine and contributes to The GuardianThe TimesTime Out and others. He makes frequent appearances on radio and TV. He has won the Bram Stoker, International Horror Guild, British Fantasy and British Science Fiction Awards and been nominated for the Hugo and World Fantasy Awards.

Praise

‘There were some absolutely fantastic moments that really fascinated me with their twists and the darkly comic wit that Newman had running through them.’ - The Curiosity of a Social Misfit

‘It’s a lean, tautly plotted tale, and there’s an attack to the writing and a bite to the humour...this is perhaps Newman’s best book outside of his Anno Dracula series...’ - Starburst