The Girl with Ghost Eyes: The Daoshi Chronicles, Book One

Author: Boroson, M. H.

Number Of Pages: 288

Details: Product Description "A brilliant tale of magic, monsters, and kung fu in the San Francisco Chinatown of 1898."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review It's the end of the nineteenth century in San Francisco's Chinatown, and ghost hunters from the Maoshan traditions of Daoism keep malevolent spiritual forces at bay. Li-lin, the daughter of a renowned Daoshi exorcist, is a young widow burdened with yin eyes--the unique ability to see the spirit world. Her spiritual visions and the death of her husband bring shame to Li-lin and her father -- and shame is not something this immigrant family can afford. When a sorcerer cripples her father, terrible plans are set in motion, and only Li-lin can stop them. To aid her are her martial arts and a peachwood sword, her burning paper talismans, and a wisecracking spirit in the form of a human eyeball tucked away in her pocket. Navigating the dangerous alleys and backrooms of a male-dominated Chinatown, Li-lin must confront evil spirits, gangsters, and soulstealers before the sorcerer's ritual summons an ancient evil that could burn Chinatown to the ground. With a rich and inventive historical setting, nonstop martial arts action, authentic Chinese magic, and bizarre monsters from Asian folklore, The Girl with Ghost Eyes is also the poignant story of a young immigrant searching to find her place beside the long shadow of a demanding father and the stigma of widowhood. In a Chinatown caught between tradition and modernity, one woman may be the key to holding everything together. Review " The Girl with Ghost Eyes  is a fun, fun read. Martial arts and Asian magic set in Old San Francisco make for a fresh take on urban fantasy, a wonderful story that kept me up late to finish." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs "Lyrical and captivating... a thrilling adventure through historical Chinatown, and an exquisite blend of history and myth set in a spirit-world you'll never forget." --Rob Thurman, New York Times bestselling author   "An impressive first novel set in a beautifully realized world of Daoism and martial arts... One of those books you can't wait to get back to." --Lian Hearn, author of the international bestselling Tales of the Otori series   " A brilliant tale of magic, monsters, and kung fu in the San Francisco Chinatown of 1898... This fantastic tale smoothly mixes Hong Kong cinema with urban fantasy, and Li-lin is a splendid protagonist whose cleverness and bravura will leave readers eager for her future adventures." -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review   "Packed with evocative imagery of the multitudes of spirits lurking just out of sight. Li-lin is a strong, determined character." -- Library Journal, starred review, Debut of the Month   "[a] dazzling fantasy novel full of Chinese folklore and ancient monsters and magic" --Goodreads newsletter, six Best Books of the Month   " a thrilling world of kung fu, sorcery, and spirits... a compelling page-turner...   nicely channels Hayao Miyazaki's powerful visual imagination... a bright new voice in fantasy." -- The A.V. Club   " A joy to read... blends fluid, kinetic martial arts sequences with grotesque creatures and enough dramatic tension and pathos to hook readers and keep them." -- Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog   "a well-researched look into Chinese folklore, as well as commentary on how Asian immigrants were treated during the 19th century." --Bustle.com, 15 Diverse Magical Fantasy Novels to Read ASAP   "Filled with wonderful detail from Chinese folklore and mythology,and plenty of action as two tongs battle to control Chinatown. The very best fantasy employs strong characters who are real people with real problems. I enjoyed every page." --Libraryreads, Top Ten Books of the Month   "Li-lin is one of my all-time favorite female characters after reading this book; I simply fell in love with her... I expect to see The Girl with Ghost Eyes on lots of "Best of" lists this year. It's certainly g

EAN: 9781940456362

Release Date: 03-11-2015

Languages: English

Item Note: Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2015

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover