Calhoun Mooney discovers a secret world hidden within the patterns of an old rug kept in a Liverpool attic. This realm, known as the Fugue, serves as a sanctuary for the Seerkind, magical beings fleeing a destructive force called the Scourge. When the rug is unspooled, Cal and Suzanna Parrish, the granddaughter of the rug’s guardian, must protect the Fugue from the exiled sorceress Immacolata and a greedy human named Shadwell. The story tracks their flight across England as the landscape within the weave begins to unspool into physical reality.
Readers who enjoy dark fantasy and visceral horror will find a detailed mythology that replaces traditional tropes with grotesque, original monstrosities. It appeals to those interested in the tension between mundane urban life and hidden supernatural dimensions. The book provides a look at how magic functions as a fragile memory prone to corruption. A reader finishes the story with a clear understanding of the Seerkind’s history and the specific mechanics used to hide an entire civilization in plain sight.
- Published
- 1987
- Language
- EN
