Catalyst

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Product Details

Price
$18.95  $17.62
Publisher
Atthis Arts, LLC
Publish Date
Pages
364
Dimensions
5.25 X 8.0 X 0.81 inches | 0.91 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781945009907
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About the Author

An Ottawa-based teacher by day, Brandon Crilly has more than thirty published short stories to date, involving things like carbon footprint taxes, a bookstore that knows what you need, and selling your soul for a love ballad. He's a conference organizer, Twitch streamer, an award-nominated podcaster, a snake parent, and clearly needs more things to fill his time.

Reviews

"Imaginative worldbuilding at its finest. Crilly manages to not glaze over, while still infusing every character with deep humanity. Catalyst is a buffet for epic fantasy readers!" - Hugo winner Brent Lambert, author of A Necessary Chaos

"A vastly imaginative novel, filled with meticulous detail and fascinating worldbuilding." - Nebula and Aurora winner Premee Mohamed, author of The Annual Migration of Clouds

"Brandon Crilly's debut novel is a beaut. A fast-paced, character-rich, highly entertaining romp that soars on the wind over a shattered realm with more wonder in each paragraph than most books give you in a chapter. Bravo! Highly recommended." - CSFFA Hall of Fame inductee Julie E. Czerneda, author of The Gossamer Mage

"Catalyst is a breath of fresh air for the fantasy genre. Set in a creative, immersive world filled with post-apocalyptic imagery, mysterious gods, and true magic, Brandon Crilly's debut novel subverts tropes and upends expectations while still delivering the excitement and wonder that fantasy readers demand. His heroes span different ages, genders, backgrounds, and experiences, but all feel grounded and distinct, and while they face horrific challenges, even the darkest moments are tempered by light and human empathy. This is an author truly engaging their chosen genre, thoughtfully exploring the established cannon while also forging their own unique voice." - Dan Stout, author of The Carter Archives

"Epic worldbuilding meets layered characters in this not-to-be-missed debut novel. Hopeful and with lots of heart, pick this up if you love an engrossing read. Can't wait for the next one!" - Marie Bilodeau, bestselling author of the Heirs of a Broken Land series

"Well-crafted characters and deep worldbuilding make Catalyst a memorable and moving tale of magic, power, and impossible choices." - Alex Livingston, author of The Knave of Secrets

"Brandon Crilly's debut novel, Catalyst, introduces a finely detailed world with an innovative magic system and compelling characters. I enjoyed the novel very much." - Violette Malan, author of the Dhulyn and Parno series

"Layered world-building and taut, troubled relationships are the heart of Catalyst, but genre-bending fantasy is its soul. This intriguing novel is one part magic, one part post-apocalypse, one part Getting the Band Back Together, and all of Brandon Crilly's creative spark." - Tracy Townsend, author of The Nine

"Pack your bags: you're going on an adventure. Catalyst is an exciting journey into a world of marvels. This book stole my heart." - Aurora winner Kate Heartfield, author of The Embroidered Book