Synopses & Reviews
The exciting, suspenseful story of Mirandas search for Prospero, the fabled sorcerer of The TempestThe search of a daughter for her father is but the beginning of this robust fantasy adventure. For five hundred years since the events of William Shakespeares The Tempest, Miranda has run Prospero, Inc., protecting an unknowing world from disasters both natural and man-made. Now her father has been taken prisoner of dark spirits in a place she could only guess. Piecing together clues about her fathers whereabouts and discovering secrets of her shrouded past, she comes to an inescapable conclusion she has dreaded since Prospero was lost.
Prospero has been imprisoned in Hell, kept there by demons who wish to extract a terrible price in exchange for his freedom. As the time of reckoning for Miranda draws near, she realizes that hundreds of years of their familys magic may not be enough to free her once-powerful father from the curse that could destroy them...and the world. Prospero in Hell is the second novel of the Prospero's Daughter series.
Review
Praise for Prospero Lost
“Featuring glimpses into a rich and wondrous world of the unseen, this is no ordinary urban fantasy, but a treasure trove of nifty ideas and intriguing revelations.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Lamplighter plays fast and loose with Shakespeare in this modern-day fantasy filled with homages to both the Bard and John Milton.”
—Library Journal, starred review
“This edgy postmodern Secret History straddles urban fantasy and slipstream while effortlessly ringing the changes on classic SF tropes. Lamplighter is a writer to watch.”
—James Mallory, bestselling coauthor of The Phoenix trilogy
“A truly original take on Shakespeares The Tempest. Should appeal to fans of Zelaznys Chronicles of Amber series.”
—Kage Baker, author of In the Garden of Iden
Review
Praise for Prospero Lost
“Featuring glimpses into a rich and wondrous world of the unseen, this is no ordinary urban fantasy, but a treasure trove of nifty ideas and intriguing revelations.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Lamplighter plays fast and loose with Shakespeare in this modern-day fantasy filled with homages to both the Bard and John Milton.”
—Library Journal, starred review
“This edgy postmodern Secret History straddles urban fantasy and slipstream while effortlessly ringing the changes on classic SF tropes. Lamplighter is a writer to watch.”
—James Mallory, bestselling coauthor of The Phoenix trilogy
“A truly original take on Shakespeares The Tempest. Should appeal to fans of Zelaznys Chronicles of Amber series.”
—Kage Baker, author of In the Garden of Iden
Review
Praise for Prospero Lost:“Featuring glimpses into a rich and wondrous world of the unseen, this is no ordinary urban fantasy, but a treasure trove of nifty ideas and intriguing revelations.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Lamplighter plays fast and loose with Shakespeare in this modern day fantasy filled with homages to both the Bard and John Milton.” —Library Journal, starred review
“This edgy postmodern Secret History straddles urban fantasy and slipstream while effortlessly ringing the changes on classic SF tropes. Lamplighter is a writer to watch.” —James Mallory, bestselling coauthor of The Phoenix trilogy
“A truly original take on Shakespeares The Tempest. Should appeal to fans of Zelaznys Chronicles of Amber series.” —Kage Baker, author of In the Garden of Iden
Synopsis
The search of a daughter for her father is but the beginning of this robust fantasy adventure series, Prospero's Daughter, from L. Jagi Lamplighter. For five hundred years since the events of William Shakespeares The Tempest, Miranda has run Prospero, Inc., protecting an unknowing world from disasters both natural and man-made. Now, in Prospero in Hell, Miranda's father has been taken prisoner of dark spirits in a place she could only guess. Piecing together clues about her fathers whereabouts and discovering secrets of her shrouded past, she comes to an inescapable conclusion she has dreaded since Prospero was lost.
Prospero has been imprisoned in Hell, kept there by demons who wish to extract a terrible price in exchange for his freedom. As the time of reckoning for Miranda draws near, she realizes that hundreds of years of their familys magic may not be enough to free her once-powerful father from the curse that could destroy them...and the world.
Synopsis
The search of a daughter for her father is but the beginning of this robust fantasy adventure from L. Jagi Lamplighter. For five hundred years since the events of William Shakespeares The Tempest, Miranda has run Prospero, Inc., protecting an unknowing world from disasters both natural and man-made. Now, in Prospero in Hell, Miranda's father has been taken prisoner of dark spirits in a place she could only guess. Piecing together clues about her fathers whereabouts and discovering secrets of her shrouded past, she comes to an inescapable conclusion she has dreaded since Prospero was lost.
Prospero has been imprisoned in Hell, kept there by demons who wish to extract a terrible price in exchange for his freedom. As the time of reckoning for Miranda draws near, she realizes that hundreds of years of their familys magic may not be enough to free her once-powerful father from the curse that could destroy them...and the world.
About the Author
L. JAGI LAMPLIGHTER is the author of Prospero Lost and Prospero Regained. A graduate of St. John's College, she has had a number of stories published in anthologies. She lives with her husband and children in northern Virginia.