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Praise for the
Milkweed Triptych
"A major talent... I can't wait to see more."
—George R. R. Martin
"Mad English warlocks battling twisted Nazi psychics? Yes please, thank you. Tregillis's debut has a white-knuckle plot, beautiful descriptions, and complex characters-- an unstoppable Vickers of a novel."
—Cory Doctorow on Bitter Seeds
"Ian Tregillis triumphantly concludes his astonishing, brilliant, pulse-pounding debut trilogy, The Milkweed Triptych."
—Cory Doctorow on Necessary Evil
"Tregillis' conclusion of the Milkweed Triptych is the pièce de résistance of the series. Necessary Evil is a perfect marriage of science fiction, fantasy and alternate history."
—RT Book Reviews (4.5 stars, Top Pick) on Necessary Evil
"Darkly fascinating…A thoroughly fascinating conclusion to an imaginative tour de force."
—Kirkus on Necessary Evil
"A cross between the devious, character-driven spy fiction of early John le Carré and the mad science fantasy of the X-Men... Despite the jaw-dropping backdrop and oblique plotting, the narrative is driven by character and personal circumstance...
Grim indeed, yet eloquent and utterly compelling."
Grim indeed, yet eloquent and utterly compelling."
—Kirkus on The Coldest War
"The characters come alive via [Tregillis's] imaginative dialogue and his storyline will keep readers spellbound and on the edge of their seats with an intense sci-fi/alternate history thriller plot."
—RT Book Reviews (4.5 stars, Top Pick) on The Coldest War
"Well-drawn characters and a feel for time and place make this an excellent journey into an alternate Britain."
—Library Journal on Bitter Seeds
"Engrossing... Tregillis ably mixes cold war paranoia with his mythology."
—Publishers Weekly on The Coldest War
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Saturday, July 14 2012, 01:52 PM
Last night's meeting at the Albuquerque Science Fiction Society was a heckuva lot of fun. For me, at least. Not sure how much the audience enjoyed it, but I sure had a blast. What a terrific group!
So friendly and welcoming—is it any wonder Bubonicon is so popular?
My friend Craig actually had a review copy of The Coldest War there, so that was the very first time I got to see the really-for-real final book. That was neat.
AND! Speaking of which! I know I said in yesterday's blog update that The Coldest War would become available on Tuesday. (July 17 is the official release date.) But it's not like I'm J. K. Rowling or that American Tolkien guy, so does it really matter if they ship a few days early? Well, I'm not exactly a contender for any bestseller lists, so probably not.
Nevertheless, I was a little surprised when my friend Corry sent me this picture from Seattle yesterday afternoon:
That's right: SUNLIGHT was spotted in a Seattle garden. Quickly, Corry -- drop that book and go make some Vitamin D!
[Photo by Corry L. Lee.]
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Praise -
Aaron Tomey, Monday, July 16 2012, 10:00 AM
I literally just finished the first book today, sir. I can't wait to have this in my hands. Such a fantastic book.
I literally just finished the first book today, sir. I can't wait to have this in my hands. Such a fantastic book.
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Ian, Monday, July 16 2012, 10:17 AM
Thank you, Aaron! It makes me very happy to hear you enjoyed Bitter Seeds. I hope you enjoy the sequel!
Your timing is excellent. Even if The Coldest War doesn't prove worthy of your enthusiasm, at least you won't have to wait a long time to find out :)
Thank you, Aaron! It makes me very happy to hear you enjoyed Bitter Seeds. I hope you enjoy the sequel!
Your timing is excellent. Even if The Coldest War doesn't prove worthy of your enthusiasm, at least you won't have to wait a long time to find out :)
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DMS, Monday, July 16 2012, 05:09 PM
Mine arrived today. The shipping notice was sent last night. I continue not to understand the post office.
Mine arrived today. The shipping notice was sent last night. I continue not to understand the post office.
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Ian, Monday, July 16 2012, 05:14 PM
Huh. I just got a shipping notification from Powells about an hour ago. I don't understand these things, either.
I guess what I can take away from this is that I'm not quite at the level of GRRM or JK Rowling, where the book-release date is enforced with corporal punishment. Man, what a shocking bummer. I really thought I was getting there.
Huh. I just got a shipping notification from Powells about an hour ago. I don't understand these things, either.
I guess what I can take away from this is that I'm not quite at the level of GRRM or JK Rowling, where the book-release date is enforced with corporal punishment. Man, what a shocking bummer. I really thought I was getting there.
Additional Praise -
Aaron Tomey, Monday, July 16 2012, 07:38 PM
Mr Tregillis,
I bought the Mass Market Paperback, so I was treated with a very interesting prologue that was like literary crack. The ending of the Coldest War's prologue when Viktor's multiple powers reveal him as the "next step" in the Gooterelektron (probably screwed up the spelling) was incredibly captivating and makes me hungry for more.
Mr Tregillis,
I bought the Mass Market Paperback, so I was treated with a very interesting prologue that was like literary crack. The ending of the Coldest War's prologue when Viktor's multiple powers reveal him as the "next step" in the Gooterelektron (probably screwed up the spelling) was incredibly captivating and makes me hungry for more.
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Ian, Monday, July 16 2012, 08:18 PM
You've just made my evening, Aaron :) Thanks so much.
One of the frustrating things about working on a book for so long is that it becomes impossible to see it with "fresh" eyes. So by the time a scene is locked down, I can no longer tell whether it does what it's supposed to.
So it's a real boost when a kind reader comes along to confirm that yes, in fact, it comes across as intended. Thank you!
(And I hope you enjoy the rest of Coldest War.)
You've just made my evening, Aaron :) Thanks so much.
One of the frustrating things about working on a book for so long is that it becomes impossible to see it with "fresh" eyes. So by the time a scene is locked down, I can no longer tell whether it does what it's supposed to.
So it's a real boost when a kind reader comes along to confirm that yes, in fact, it comes across as intended. Thank you!
(And I hope you enjoy the rest of Coldest War.)
Enjoyable Evening -
Randi Hewett, Thursday, July 19 2012, 08:59 AM
I know I enjoyed your trip to ASFS last Friday. And thank you for the "sneak peek" of your newest writing endeavor. I'm looking forward to it and I hope "Violet wilted" makes the final edit. May I suggest including an abbreviated Glossary?
By the way, Kevin did find the Raymond Chandler books on line. They are now on my Kindle waiting for me to finish the last of my Hugo readings, and The Coldest War of course!
I know I enjoyed your trip to ASFS last Friday. And thank you for the "sneak peek" of your newest writing endeavor. I'm looking forward to it and I hope "Violet wilted" makes the final edit. May I suggest including an abbreviated Glossary?
By the way, Kevin did find the Raymond Chandler books on line. They are now on my Kindle waiting for me to finish the last of my Hugo readings, and The Coldest War of course!
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Ian, Thursday, July 19 2012, 09:46 AM
Thank you, Randi! I had a wonderful time at the ASFS meeting last Friday. It was a blast. Thanks to you and the rest of the club for being such terrific and welcoming hosts.
I hope you enjoy the Chandler books!
Thank you, Randi! I had a wonderful time at the ASFS meeting last Friday. It was a blast. Thanks to you and the rest of the club for being such terrific and welcoming hosts.
I hope you enjoy the Chandler books!
Wait, What? -
Jim Kakalios, Wednesday, August 8 2012, 09:23 PM
There is additional material in the mass market paperback that isn't in the hard cover?
If this is part of your evil, twisted plan to get me to buy the paperback versions of books I already own in hard cover all I can say is....you have learned well, grasshopper!
There is additional material in the mass market paperback that isn't in the hard cover?
If this is part of your evil, twisted plan to get me to buy the paperback versions of books I already own in hard cover all I can say is....you have learned well, grasshopper!
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Ian, Wednesday, August 8 2012, 10:57 PM
I am nothing if not a weasel! Some things never change. But I do like to think that I'm a more subtle weasel than in my undergraduate days. Which ain't saying much...
I am nothing if not a weasel! Some things never change. But I do like to think that I'm a more subtle weasel than in my undergraduate days. Which ain't saying much...
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