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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsThe Gift of Fire/On the Head of a Pin: Two Short Novels from Crosstown to Oblivionby Walter Mosley
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:New York Times bestselling author Walter Mosley delivers two speculative tales, in one volume, of everyday people exposed to life-altering truths. The Gift of Fire In ancient mythology, the Titan Prometheus was punished by the gods for bringing man the gift of fire—an event that set humankind on its course of knowledge. As punishment for making man as powerful as gods, Prometheus was bound to a rock; every day his immortal body was devoured by a giant eagle. But in The Gift of Fire, those chains cease to be, and the great champion of man walks from that immortal prison into present-day South Central Los Angeles. On the Head of a Pin Joshua Winterland and Ana Fried are working at Jennings-Tremont Enterprises when they make the most important discovery in the history of this world—or possibly the next. JTE is developing advanced animatronics editing techniques to create high-end movies indistinguishable from live-action. Long dead stars can now share the screen with todays A-list. But one night Joshua and Ana discover something lingering in the rendered footage…an entity that will lead them into a new age beyond the reality they have come to know. Review:"While Mosley is best known for his Easy Rawlins mystery series, this 'double' of two short novels demonstrates his proficiency with high-quality speculative fiction and are equally accessible to mystery and fantasy readers. In 'The Gift of Fire,' the Titan Prometheus, tortured by an eagle sent by Zeus as punishment for sharing divine knowledge with mankind, manages to escape to present-day Los Angeles, where he adopts human guise. The reality-bending 'On the Head of a Pin,' focused on a technological breakthrough that accidentally led to 'the most important discovery in the history of this world, or the next,' is even stronger. Both are distinguished by Mosley's often biting descriptions of humanity's humble place in the universe. Fans of thoughtful, subtly eerie present-day fantasy will eagerly await future Crosstown to Oblivion novellas. Agent: Gloria Loomis, Watkins-Loomis Agency." Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
About the AuthorWALTER MOSLEY is one of the most versatile and admired writers in America today. He is the author of more than thirty-four critically acclaimed books, including the major bestselling mystery series featuring Easy Rawlins. His short fiction has been widely published, and his nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times Magazine and The Nation. He is the winner of numerous awards including an O. Henry Award, a Grammy, and PEN Americas Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in New York City. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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