Garry Douglas Kilworth es un novelista histórico que también se adentra en la ciencia ficción, la fantasía y la literatura juvenil. Sus narrativas exploran las profundidades de la naturaleza humana y las dinámicas sociales a través de un relato cautivador. Kilworth posee un talento notable para sumergir a los lectores en diversas épocas y reinos imaginarios, dando vida al pasado mientras contempla futuros potenciales. Su estilo distintivo se caracteriza por una prosa rica y personajes intrincadamente desarrollados que dejan una impresión duradera.
A collection of ten tales from the Otherworld. These stories present a wide range of mystical and fantastical creatures, from the cunning ways of man revealed in "Dogfaerie" and "Changelings" to "The Hungry Ghosts" where the spirits from the underworld are free to roam for a day.
(Set in the mystical landscapes of the South Arabian deserts to which two boys are drawn, this is the story of a growing friendship as the privations of the desert strip away the refinements of Western civilization. But can they survive the desert's uncompromising demands) The author has also written Witchwater Country.
Jack, Annie, and Davey, in search of their missing parents, are transported back in time to the gothic city of Prague where they must deal with alchemists, mythical creatures, and a man with a hook for a hand in their quest for answers
The final installment of the Welkin Weasels trilogy sees Sylver and his weasel crew venturing across the seas to find the humans who abandoned Welkin. Meanwhile, the seasick Sheriff Falshed, ordered by the stoat rulers, is determined to stop them at all costs.
Quasi-SF post-apocalyptic novel of Britain after the rich have abandoned the world to the poor. This humorous fable charts the odyssey of down-and-out Guppy and his companions - the "abandonati" - who are looking for the rich people and their affluent lifestyles. It is a forceful reminder of the need for a greater humanity and sense of social responsibility towards the poor. Garry Kilworth is also author of "Cloudrock," "The Songbirds of Pain" and "Hunter's Moon."
Long ago, long before Sylver the weasel was born, the humans all left Welkin. Now life for a weasel - under the heavy paw of the vicious stoat rulers - is pretty miserable (unless you hap,pen to be a weasel who LIKES living in a hovel and toiling all hours for the benefit of the stoats).
Join Jordy, Alex, and Chloe as they cross the portal from our world to a strange and wonderful other place, accessible for just a moment in time through the trapdoor of the attic in their family home. From hat-stand forests to towering hills of old musical instruments, deserts of old books, and a great water-tank lake, the vast continent they stumble upon is one of limitless surprises - and that's before they meet the inhabitants: strange clans of small and lumpen people who live in homes constructed from all manner of found things and drive vehicles powered by old sewing-machine parts. It is against this remarkable backdrop that the three children will embark on a spellbinding adventure to recover a prized possession, save a life, and somehow find a way back home. A story of courage, loyalty, and friendship; of Browsers, Shadow-Tangles, and Tatterdermalions; of incredible landscapes, ingenious devices, and cunning plot twists; Attica has a richness and depth that will delight readers of all ages.
When an avenging angel, determined to destroy all the fallen angels hiding on earth at any cost, begins to devastate San Francisco, two police detectives attempt to stop an epidemic of strange fires and wonder how to stop the unearthly being. Reprint.
The story revolves around a haunting figure known as the rain ghost, who evokes a sense of mystery and melancholy. As the narrative unfolds, themes of longing and the interplay between memory and loss are explored. The protagonist grapples with the ghost's presence, which serves as a metaphor for unresolved emotions and the impact of the past on the present. The atmospheric setting enhances the emotional depth, drawing readers into a world where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs.
Exploring the theme of giants, this collection features thirteen short stories that showcase these colossal beings in various settings, from Salisbury Plain to alien forests. Each story emphasizes the significance of size in the lives of these characters. With eight brand new tales alongside familiar narratives, Gary Kilworth invites readers into a whimsical world filled with Brobdingnagian adventures, blending imagination and storytelling mastery.