The Stitcher and the Mute
by D.K. Fields
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Pub Date Jan 01 2021 | Archive Date Nov 26 2020
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Description
'Melding noir with the fantasy genre, this is a rather clever read, one which feels especially prescient for our reality' SCIFINOW
There's power in stories,
but stories can be silenced.
It's election year and the streets of Fenest are filled with people from every corner of the Union of Realms. But this year is different. The Wayward storyteller has been murdered. Detective Cora Gorderheim has found the man responsible, but now he's dead too, and it's clear that the silenced Wayward is just a small part of a much bigger tale.
As her investigation digs ever deeper, Cora pieces together a conspiracy that will take her from the gutter dwellers of the Union right to the top. A conspiracy that will force her to return to her own story, to its very beginning, if she is to have any say in its end.
Widow's Welcome, the first book in the Tales of Fenest trilogy, is available now.
'It's rare to find such a richly imagined world about the art of myth and storytelling' CHRISTOPHER FOWLER
'Like a Philip Pullman rendition of Cloud Atlas. Widow's Welcome is an irresistibly thrilling introduction to a world of stories within stories – and I can't wait for more' TIM MAJOR
'There is more than meets the eye in this gripping and inventive debut... Rife with intrigue, deceit and cultural tension' JAMES AITCHESON
'An utterly absorbing tale set in a fascinating world. A terrific start to the series' MICK FINLAY
'If you love storytelling, you'll love this' SIMON MORDEN
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781789542523 |
| PRICE | $29.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 400 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Paul M, Media/Journalist
Having already bought and really enjoyed the first volume of this trilogy, I was delighted when NetGalley gave me the chance to review an advance copy of this second volume. It carries straight on from volume one and isn’t really a standalone book. The author’s writing style is excellent and we now have an established large group of interesting characters. The 50 ‘gods’ have turned to be a wonderful background. The twin themes of climate change (sort of) and refugees are handled powerfully but subtly. As in volume 1 there are two long included stories. Very well written again and not quite as sad/depressing as the two stories in the first volume. There is rather a lot about large fighting beetles though in one story. Shudders. There is no swearing or sexual violence. There are some sexual scenes but very bland. There has to be physical violence given the plot but again nothing that will scar the reader’s memory. I am now really looking forward to volume 3
Librarian 250745
Picking up from where Widow's Welcome left off, the Stitcher and the Mute continues this fabulous series full of gods, monsters, strange happenings and tales. One of the most attractive aspects of the world building is how stories are the main currency and elections are decided via storytelling. This was a great sequel. The magic is well thought out and the writing is bright and engaging. Highly recommend.
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