Shakespeare Quartet: The Obsidian Mirror

Catherine Fisher, author of the brilliant Incarceron and Sapphique books, embarks on an ambitious new series...a riveting read where nothing is quite what it seems * welovethisbook.com *
A genre buster...a great set-up for what promises to be a fantastic fantasy series * The Bookbag *
A riveting read that will leave you impatient for the next instalment * Peters Gazette *
A tale that effortlessly combines a number of narratives, voices, and modes of storytelling...moves at breakneck pace and constantly springs surprises * Books for Keeps *
[A] time travelling, historical, supernatural thriller, with replicants, fairies, crazed scientists, changelings, wolves, genies and Dickensian waifs...Don't ask, just enjoy. * Financial Times *
Time travel and the faery world collide in the first book in a stunning new sequence from the best-selling author * Western Mail (Cardiff) *
Dark and scary with a fast moving narrative and imaginative characters...an intricate plot...a real page turner for teenagers * Carousel *
Clever, complex and sophisticated...Fisher not only interweaves strands of dystopian Science fiction with fairy tale, but expertly crafts a story of loss with the bittersweet and tantalising prospect of time travel fixing everything...The book is a tangled web and Fisher jumps from scene to scene with cliff hanger moments urging the reader to unlock her puzzle...With a movie of her acclaimed novel Incarceron soon to be released, Fisher is definitely an author to watch * School Librarian *
Fisher's universe is wholly envisaged...bleak, brittle and brilliant * Literary Review *

A new novel by catherine Fisher, poet and prize-winning novelist, is always a treat...The Obsidian
Mirror is both thriller and Science fiction and -- being written in Fisher's acid prose -- is equally satisfying to fans of both genres

* The Times *
This book is beautifully written and keeps you wanting more. It's fantasy with a thrill of adventure, and is one of those books that you just can't put down -- Charlotte Doga, Queensferry High School * Teen Titles *
Extremely exciting and interesting, and it keeps you on your toes throughout the book -- E Lecomber, aged 13 * Scottish Daily record *
A well-plotted, gripping fantasy adventure with a touch of wild magic * Book Trust *
One of the most engrossing fantasy thrillers of last year * The Daily Telegraph *

PRAISE FOR INCARCERON AND SAPPHIQUE:

'... displays all of her usual strenth of imagination ... she is simply too good to miss.'

* Independent *
'... stands out above all others. Its imaginative scale and gobsmacking finale make it one of the best fantasy novels written for a long time.' * Times, Amanda Craig *
'one of today's best fantasy writers ... a deliciously dark and scary ride.' * Independent *
'... imaginative, rich in texture and vividly realised. Catherine Fisher writes with consummate skill and depth of feeling.' * The Bookseller *
'One of this year's most striking fantasy novels' * Amanda Craig, The Times *

PRAISE FOR THE ORACLE SEQUENCE:
'... a rich, resonant conclusion to the series.'

* Booklist - May 06 *
'Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion.' * Horn Book Review May/June 06 *
... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended. * The Bookseller *
suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please. * School Librarian *
A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked * Publisher's Weekly *
A powerful and very exciting adventure story. * School Library Journal *
'... one of the most skilled and original writers currently working in young adult fantasy' * New Welsh Review *
'Beautifully imagined and realised, this novel of future regression is rich with strong characters, big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong.' * The Bookbag *
'Catherine Fisher is an artist with words ... An engrossing, intricate story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by ricjly imaginative characters' * Carousel *
'a deliciously dark and scary ride.' * Nicholas Tucker, The Independent *
'a deep and sophisticated adventure story' * Write Away *
'... wholly engaging and rushes along as a breathless and nail-biting pace ... a gripping read that should enthral both young and old fans' * Buzz *
'the most cleverly comples and fascinating novel for teenagers I have read since His Dark Materials.' * School Librarian *
A sophisticated and beautifully written novel with a brilliant climax. * School Librarian *
A genre buster... a great set up for what promises to be a fantastic series. * Bookbag *
A riveting read that will leave you impatient for the next installment. * Peters Gazette *
Time-travelling, historical, supernatural sci-fi thriller, with its replicants, fairies, crazed scientists, changelings, wolves, genies and Dickensian waifs. Don't ask, just enjoy. * Financial Times *
Author of the brilliant Incarceron and Sapphique books embarks on an ambitious new series with The Obsidian Mirror. * We Love This Book *
Time travel and the faery world collide in the first book in a stunning new sequence from the best-selling author. * Western Mail *
A new novel by Catherine Fisher, poet and prize-winning novelist, is always a treat. The Obsidian Mirror is both thriller and science fiction and - being written in Fisher's acid prose - is equally satisfying to fans of both genres. * The Times *
Another fascinating hero can be found in Catherine Fisher's The Obsidian Mirror. Fisher's universe is wholly envisaged. This is bleak, brittle and brilliant. * Literary Review *
Dark and scary with a fast moving narrative and imaginative characters. An intricate plot... a real page turner for teenagers. * Carousel *
Clever, complex and sophisticated. Fisher not only interweaves strands of dystopian Science Fiction with fairy tale fantasy but expertly crafts a story of loss with bittersweet and tantalising prospect of time travel fixing everything. The book is a tangled web and Fisher jumps from scene to scene with cliff hanger moments urging the reader to unlock her puzzle. * School Librarian *
Extremely exciting and interesting, and it keeps you on your toes throughout the book. * Scottish Daily Record *
This book is beautifully written and keeps you wanting more. It's fantasy with a thrill of adventure, and is one of those books that you just can't put down. * Teen Titles *
A well-plotted, gripping fantasy adventure with a touch of wild magic. * Booktrust *
One of the most engrossing fantasy thrillers of last year. * The Daily Telegraph *