The Cold Eye (2) (The Devil's West)

Author: Gilman, Laura Anne

Edition: Reprint

Format: Unabridged

Number Of Pages: 368

Details:

In the anticipated sequel to Silver on the Road, which Kirkus Reviews calls a “slam-bang Weird Western,” Isobel is riding circuit through the Territory as the Devil's Left Hand. But when she responds to a natural disaster, she learns the limits of her power and the growing danger of something mysterious that is threatening not just her life, but the whole Territory. Isobel is the left hand of the old man of the Territory, the Boss—better known as the Devil. Along with her mentor, Gabriel, she is traveling circuit through Flood to represent the power of the Devil and uphold the agreement he made with the people to protect them. Here in the Territory, magic exists—sometimes wild and perilous. But there is a growing danger in the bones of the land that is killing livestock, threatening souls, and weakening the power of magic. In this second installment of the Devil’s West series, Isobel and Gabriel are in over their heads as they find what’s happening and try to stop the people behind it before it unravels the Territory.

Reviews:

Winner of the 2018 Endeavour Award for Best Fantasy/Science Fiction Work  

“[THE COLD EYE is] a fabulous coming-of-age tale of magic and power, set in a conflict-ridden alternative Wild West so vividly evoked that readers will be saddling up to ride along.”

― – Library Journal (starred review)

“It's like the 'Oregon Trail' of magical voodoo western novels . [The Cold Eye] feels less like make-believe and more like walking in the wilderness of half-forgotten American legends. With just a midnight whisper of violent truth.”

― -- NPR Books

“A slam bang Weird Western.”

― – Kirkus Reviews

“Gilman is a master storyteller.”  (4/5 stars)

― -- RT Book Reviews

“This series is one of my favorites. I had high expectations going into this book, and I’m pleased to announce that Gilman surpassed every single one of them. If you haven’t started this series yet, why not? It’s one of the best things in the genre right now. 5/5 stars.”

― -- Bookworm Blues

‘‘Compelling reading.’’

― -- Locus Magazine

“Gilman crafts a fascinating vision of a magic-infested continent, set in an unsettled and unpredictable time.”

― -- Publishers Weekly

“With The Cold Eye, Laura Anne Gilman magnificently continues to forge her own version of a Western, American myth of the very early days of a West that wasn’t, but, perhaps reading both Silver on the Road, and The Cold Eye, I wish it might have been.”

― -- – Skiffy and Fanty Reviews

About the Author:

Laura Anne Gilman is the author of the Locus bestsellers Silver on the Road and The Cold Eye, the popular Cosa Nostradamus books (the Retrievers and Paranormal Scene Investigations urban fantasy series), the Nebula award-nominated The Vineart War trilogy. Her first story collection is Dragon Virus, and she continues to write and sell short fiction in a variety of genres. Follow her at @LAGilman or LauraAnneGilman.net. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The Cold Eye PART ONE UNCERTAIN GROUND There was a well-ordered murmur to the saloon in Flood that evening, some combination of chairs scraping and glassware clinking, laid against the flickerthwack of cards against felt, and the self-assured calls of the dealers. Marie cast her gaze around her domain, confirming that all was well, then moved through the crowd to stand behind the dealer at the main table. “Gentleman in the far corner wishes to have a word with you when you’re done dealing for the evening.” She waited until the boss nodded, the barest hint of a chin drop, and moved along to the next table, a smile on her lips, eyes bright and alert. The carmine she’d rubbed on her cheeks had been replaced by the flush of warmth and hard work, the ache of ankle and hip joined by the soreness of elbow and knee. It was entirely possible, Marie thought, that she was finally growing too old for this. A dry snort behind her gave the boss’s opinion of that, and her smile warmed for a heartbe...

EAN: 9781481429726

Release Date: 06-03-2018

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Paperback