An all-consuming story of revenge redemption and dragons from the twice Carnegie Medal-winner
Patrick Ness. ¿On a cold Sunday evening in early 1957 Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in
the parking lot of the Chevron Gas Station for the dragon he¿d hired to help on the farm.¿ This
dragon Kazimir has more to him than meets the eye. Sarah can¿t help but be curious about him
an animal who supposedly doesn¿t have a soul but is seemingly intent on keeping her safe from
the brutal attentions of Deputy Sheriff Emmett Kelby. Kazimir knows something she doesn¿t. He
has arrived at the farm because of a prophecy. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin a
cult of dragon worshippers two FBI agents ¿ and somehow Sarah Dewhurst herself. From the
bestselling author of the Chaos Walking trilogy comes a heart-stopping story of fanaticism
hope bravery and impossible second chances set in a world on the very brink of its own
destruction. Exhilarating and heart-stopping. Russell T Davies Gloriously original and
unpredictable ... Mind-bending in the best possible way.¿ Observer ¿A clever complex and
completely engrossing story.¿ The Times ¿[An] extraordinary story of fate power and redemption
¿ He is a remarkable talent.¿ Daily Mail ¿Ness shows that although monsters exist in every
world many wish to overcome them and even in the smoking ruins of civilisation there is room
for hope.¿ Guardian ¿Revenge redemption the Cold War and dragons. Another great tale from the
master with the best opening line of any book this year.¿ Simon Mayo ¿You can always rely on
Patrick Ness to surprise you and this beautifully written urban fantasy doesn¿t disappoint ¿
an immersive rewarding read.¿ Independent ¿Never less than gripping ... full of charm
intriguing characters and awesome cinematic set-pieces.¿ SFX ¿An incredibly touching powerful
and startling read.¿ Female First ¿A provocative Cold War-set tale of dragon worshippers
parenthood and the apocalypse.¿ Entertainment Weekly ¿Gripping until the end.¿ Irish Times
