Fairyland

SF Masterworks

Paul McAuley

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Gollancz
12 July 2016

Science fiction; Fairies; Biology; Biotechnology / Genetic Engineering; Nanotechnology; Future Society; GALAXY Special Event 1

Series: SF Masterworks

The 21st century.

Europe is divided between the First World bourgeoisie, made rich by nanotechnology and the cheap versatile slave labour of genetically engineered Dolls and the Fourth World of refugees and homeless displaced by war and economic upheaval. In London, Alex Sharkey is trying to make his mark as a designer of psychoactive viruses, whilst staying one step ahead of the police and the Triad gangs. At the cost of three hours of his life, he finds an unlikely ally in a scary, super-smart little girl called Milena, but his troubles really start when he helps Milena quicken intelligence in a Doll, turning it into the first of the fairies.

Milena isn't sure if she's mad or if she's the only sane person left in the world; she only knows that she wants to escape to her own private Fairyland and live forever. Although Milena has created the fairies for her own ends, some of the Folk, as fey and dangerous as any in legend, have other ideas about her destiny ...

By: Paul McAuley
Imprint: Gollancz
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 328g
ISBN: 9781473215160
ISBN 10: 1473215161
Series: SF Masterworks
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 12 July 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: www.unlikelyworlds.blogspot.com

Paul McAuley's first novel won the PHILIP K. DICK AWARD and he has gone on to win almost all of the major awards in the field. For many years a research biologist, he now writes full-time. He lives in London. You can find his blog at: http://www.unlikelyworlds.blogspot.com.

Short-listed for British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel 1996 (UK)
Shortlisted for British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel 1996.
Winner of Arthur C. Clarke Award 1996 (UK)
Winner of Arthur C. Clarke Award 1996.
Winner of John W Campbell Award 1997 (UK)
Winner of John W Campbell Award 1997.