Mainspring (Clockwork Earth)

Lake, Jay

ISBN 10: 0765356368 / ISBN 13: 9780765356369

Published by Tor Science Fiction, 2008

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Synopsis:

Jay Lake's first trade novel is an astounding work of creation. Lake has envisioned a clockwork solar system, where the planets move in a vast system of gears around the lamp of the Sun. It is a universe where the hand of the Creator is visible to anyone who simply looks up into the sky, and sees the track of the heavens, the wheels of the Moon, and the great Equatorial gears of the Earth itself."Mainspring" is the story of a young clockmaker's apprentice, who is visited by the Archangel Gabriel. He is told that he must take the Key Perilous and rewind the Mainspring of the Earth. It is running down, and disaster to the planet will ensue if it's not rewound. From innocence and ignorance to power and self-knowledge, the young man will make the long and perilous journey to the South Polar Axis, to fulfil the commandment of his God.

About the Author:

Jay Lake is the winner of the 2004 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. He is the author of over 100 published short stories, and has been nominated for the Hugo Award and the World Fantasy Award.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mainspring (Clockwork Earth)
Publisher: Tor Science Fiction
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: Very Good