Alice (Chronicles of Alice 1): Chronicles of Alice 01 - Softcover

Christina Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178565330X ISBN 13: 9781785653308

Publisher: Titan Books, 2016

Synopsis

In a warren of crumbling buildings and desperate people called the Old City, there stands a hospital with cinderblock walls which echo with the screams of the poor souls inside. In the hospital, there is a woman. Her hair, once blonde, hangs in tangles down her back. She doesn't remember why she's in such a terrible place just a tea party long ago, and long ears, and blood... Then, one night, a fire at the hospital gives the woman a chance to escape, tumbling out of the hole that imprisoned her, leaving her free to uncover the truth about what happened to her all those years ago. Only something else has escaped with her. Something dark. Something powerful. And to find the truth, she will have to track this beast to the very heart of the Old City, where the rabbit waits for his Alice.

About this title

Review:

"A fast paced, spine tingling, adventure ride that won't let you go till the end."--"Fresh Fiction" "A complex and engaging universe...Delightfully horrifying."--"Open Book Society" "Great snarky dialogue, continuous action, excellent world-building and innovative twists on urban fantasy conventions are par for the course."--"RT Book Reviews" "A fun, fast ride through the gritty streets of magical Chicago...Highly recommended."--Nancy Holzner, author of "Hellhound" "Henry shows that she is up to the challenge of debuting in a crowded genre. The extensive background of her imaginative world is well integrated with the action-packed plot, and the satisfying conclusion leaves the reader primed for the next installment."--"Publishers Weekly"

“[The] familiar childhood tale twisted into darkness.” Den of Geek Books of the Year

Careful, this white rabbit will lead you on a psychotic journey through the bowels of magic and madness. I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Brom, author of "The Child Thief"
I loved falling down the rabbit hole with this dark, gritty tale. A unique spin on a classic and one wild ride! Gena Showalter, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Alice in Zombieland"
A dark, delightfully disturbing fall down a rabbit hole of madness and mystery. This is not your mamma s Alice If you re looking for a book that will make you feel like you were just on a bender with the blue caterpillar, I highly recommend Alice. R.S. Belcher, author of "Nightwise"
A horrifying fantasy that will have you reexamining your love for this childhood favorite. Smooth velvety prose blends well with the deliciously complex characters and interesting storyline A world that is nothing like Lewis Carroll ever imagined. "RT Book Reviews" (top pick)
Hands down one of the most imaginative and entertaining books I ve read all year. Vampire Book Club
A dark and deeply disturbing revisit of "Alice s Adventures in Wonderland." Who "wouldn t" like it? "Kirkus Reviews
" Henry retains all the surreality of Carroll s tale but makes it even darker, leading readers down a scarier rabbit hole and into a city that s fantastical, scary and frankly more satisfying than Carroll soriginal The writing is brisk, the story compulsive A fun, chilling, exciting, magical read." ---The Oklahoman

“Reads like a Jacobean revenge drama crossed with a slasher movie... a deeply unsettling vision.” The Guardian

“Hugely creepy and brilliantly inventive” Heat Magazine

'This was a whole new take on going down the rabbit hole and I'm very very excited for the adventure to come.' - Dark Readers

About the Author:

Christina Henry is the author of the national bestselling Black Wings series (Black Spring, Black Heart, Black City), featuring Agent of Death Madeline Black and her popcorn-loving gargoyle, Beezle. Christina lives in Chicago with her husband and son.

About this edition

• Publisher: Titan Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 178565330X
• ISBN 13: 9781785653308
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 198