Retromancer

Book 9 of the Brentford Trilogy

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
Cover of the book Retromancer by Robert Rankin, Orion Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert Rankin ISBN: 9780575086791
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Publication: December 17, 2009
Imprint: Gollancz Language: English
Author: Robert Rankin
ISBN: 9780575086791
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
Publication: December 17, 2009
Imprint: Gollancz
Language: English

There is big and evil magic abroad upon the face of the Earth. History has been changed. The Germans have won WWII. America is a nuclear wasteland. And worst of all, the breakfast menu at The Wife's Legs Café in Brentford is serving Bratwurst rather than the proper big boys' British banger. Something is Not Right. And when the world's all wrong and it needs setting right, who're you gonna call?

Hugo Rune, that's who. A man who offers the world his genius, and asks only, in return, that the world cover his expenses.

And so, with the aid of his faithful acolyte and companion Rizla, the guru's guru, also known as the hokus bloke, the Lad Himself and the Retromancer*, sets out to rewrite history the way it should be. Together they return to war-torn London, to solve the twelve cosmic conundra based on Hugo Rune's personal tarot deck, each one leading them closer to a final terrifying confrontation.

They must match their wits against beautiful spies, advanced alien technology, killer robots and death rays, do battle with an ancient god, and come face to face once more with Hugo Rune's arch-enemy, the sinister Count Otto Black, all the while finding time to drink ale, talk the toot and dine out in some of London's swankiest eateries. Without ever paying the bill.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

There is big and evil magic abroad upon the face of the Earth. History has been changed. The Germans have won WWII. America is a nuclear wasteland. And worst of all, the breakfast menu at The Wife's Legs Café in Brentford is serving Bratwurst rather than the proper big boys' British banger. Something is Not Right. And when the world's all wrong and it needs setting right, who're you gonna call?

Hugo Rune, that's who. A man who offers the world his genius, and asks only, in return, that the world cover his expenses.

And so, with the aid of his faithful acolyte and companion Rizla, the guru's guru, also known as the hokus bloke, the Lad Himself and the Retromancer*, sets out to rewrite history the way it should be. Together they return to war-torn London, to solve the twelve cosmic conundra based on Hugo Rune's personal tarot deck, each one leading them closer to a final terrifying confrontation.

They must match their wits against beautiful spies, advanced alien technology, killer robots and death rays, do battle with an ancient god, and come face to face once more with Hugo Rune's arch-enemy, the sinister Count Otto Black, all the while finding time to drink ale, talk the toot and dine out in some of London's swankiest eateries. Without ever paying the bill.

More books from Orion Publishing Group

Cover of the book The Manual of Darkness by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book All in Scarlet Uniform by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book Shadow of the Seer by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book Too Young to be a Mum by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book Veruchia by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book Milton: Everyman's Poetry by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book A Rooted Sorrow by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book The Misbegotten by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book Recipe for Life by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book Someone To Watch Over Me by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book The World Makers by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book The Death of Abbe Didier by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book The Pursuit of Oblivion by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book Colossus by Robert Rankin
Cover of the book The Renegade Star by Robert Rankin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy