{"product_id":"hels-eight-isbn-9781803362298","title":"Hel's Eight","description":"\u003cb\u003eTen Low and her ragtag comrades take on an ultra-rich tycoon who owns entire planets in this high-octane clash of law and lawlessness across the stars, for fans of \u003ci\u003eGideon the Ninth\u003c\/i\u003e, Anne Leckie and Becky Chambers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho controls the future, controls it all...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen “Doc” Low is a medic with a dark past, riding the wastes of the desert moon Factus, dispensing medicine to the needy and death to those who cross the laws of the mysterious Seekers. Cursed by otherworldly forces, she stays alone to keep herself safe, and to keep others safe from her...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when she experiences a terrifying vision of conflict and the deaths of those she once called friends, she must drag herself back to the land of the living to stop a war before it begins. With rebellion brewing, the Accord’s grip on the Outer Moons weakening and a sinister tycoon buying up all land in sight, Ten must find allies where she can and face the past in order to save the future. The cost will be greater than she could ever have imagined...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wild, adrenaline-packed, whip-smart crash of storytelling and shoot-outs, ideal for fans of Becky Chambers' \u003ci\u003eWayfarers \u003c\/i\u003eand Alex White's \u003ci\u003eSalvagers\u003c\/i\u003e.\"Holborn’s vision of the future is as stark and gritty as ever, leavened with flickers of hope and resilient friendships. Series fans and new readers alike will eat this up.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A real brutal tour de force, pulse pounding action and eye-opening ideas.\"—Adrian Tchaikovsky, award-winning author of 'Children of Time'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sharp, addictive, tightly-paced, with every word in the right place.\"—Joanne Harris, author of 'Chocolat', 'The Gospel of Loki' and many more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Eerie, riveting, and scalpel-edged.\"—Max Gladstone, Hugo Award-winning author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With scalpel-sharp prose, Holborn carves beauty out of a brutal world where possibilities are both a blessing and a weapon. For all the sand-blasted action and brawls against an unknowable terror, it’s ultimately the tale of a main character—a double-sided coin of grace and gruffness—on a journey for redemption. 'Hel’s Eight' holds all the grit of 'Mad Max: Fury Road' with a smoky mezcal chaser that lingers long after the final page.\"—Nathan Tavares, author of 'A Fractured Infinity'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A gritty, transgressive cyberwestern adventure that feels like Sergio Leone crossed with Mad Max. Glorious!\"—Paul Cornell, author of the 'Shadow Police' and Witches of Lychford series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR STARK HOLBORN AND TEN LOW\u003cbr\u003eI loved Ten Low. Combining the taut characterisation and clever wit of Stark Holborn’s spectacular Westerns with some splendidly inclusive and innovative sci-fi, this is a wonderful fusion of Firefly and Joanna Russ, with a Ennio Morricone soundtrack. – Joanne Harris, best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eChocolat, The Gospel of Loki \u003c\/i\u003eand many more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMad Max meets Firefly – and that’s awesome – Claire North, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe First Fifteen Lives of Harry August\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic, punchy SF action story, full of blood and grit and bitter pasts – Adrian Tchaikovsky, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eChildren of Time, Dogs of War\u003c\/i\u003e and many more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStark Holborn continues to impress. Great characters and a blistering pace – Gareth Powell, award-winning author of the\u003ci\u003e Embers of War\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe future of space westerns, TEN LOW showed me the most vibrant desert world since \u003ci\u003eDune\u003c\/i\u003e. A stunning blend of pulp and literary exploration leaves the old guard masters in the dust. – Alex White, author of the \u003ci\u003eSalvagers\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStark Holborn's writing is clever, original and thrilling - R. J. Barker, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Bone Ships \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Age of Assassins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn action-packed SF adventure with an intriguing majority female cast? OH, HELL YES! – Stina Leicht, author of \u003ci\u003ePersephone Station\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI loved this from beginning to end. There are furious fight-scenes, down-and-dirty characters and incredible world-building. Stark Holborn grabs you by the throat on page one and never lets you go! – Cavan Scott, bestselling and award-winning author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gritty space western that fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Mandalorian\u003c\/i\u003e should lap up.  As always, Stark Holborn makes us feel immediately for the characters to the point where we'll follow them through hell. And we do. – Paul Cornell, author of the \u003ci\u003eShadow Police \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Witches of Lychford\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolborn shows what a rich imagination she has – The Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with wildly memorable female characters and the pacey prose keeps things whip-cracking along. – SFX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolborn has crafted a surprisingly cohesive, bad-ass space western full of adventure, tragedy and terror, that still manages to handle its mission with relentless fun. SciFi Now\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a rich tale, an exciting story, told with admirable ease [...] the reader will remain glued to it. – British Fantasy Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a great deal to admire and enjoy in this well-crafted story, with its terse present tense first protagonist. – Fantasy Hive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen Low delivers a fast-paced redemption story full of twists, clever ideas, and surprises. With its bleak but oh-so-cool setting and Low's haunting narration, it offers much to enjoy. Consider adding this book to your already sagging shelves - it deserves its place there. – Fantasy Book Critic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[A] hit, full force, with a lot of enjoyment. Top marks. – Swords and Spectres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassic SF and yet fresh at the same time – a wonderful and heady mix – Peter Sutton Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen Low is exactly the kind of story I hope to get when someone mentions Mad Max: Fury Road. A desert type of setting but with its unique touch, super rad gunfights \/ fighting scenes, non-stop action and amazing, morally-gray (queer) characters. I highly recommend reading this one. – Crini Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen Low is the kind of book that has a lot more depth and character focus than you’d first think from the description, one that goes deep into some heavy themes, all whilst delivering an engaging and action packed character driven narrative. – Set the Tape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended for fans of Mad Max, perhaps a bit of Stephen King’s Dark Tower but sci-fi, and yes of course Firefly. – Little Frog Scribbles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was stunning; from the opening chapter to the final page. Gritty, intriguing sci-fi\/ Western brilliance. – The Book Beard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want a pacey and punchy sci-fi, full of great friendships and a twisting story that will keep you guessing, I really recommend Ten Low! – Paperbacks and Pinot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe world is gritty and dry, and the action is plenty. – Susanna Reads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a genuinely gripping story, driven by action on almost every page and the kind of book that once picked up, you don't want to let go till you've finished. – Blue Book Balloon\u003cb\u003eStark Holborn\u003c\/b\u003e is a novelist, games writer, film reviewer, and the author of Nunslinger and Triggernometry and has worked on games and interactive fiction such as Shadow of Doubt (Colepowered Games) and Mars 2020 (BBC). 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