Synopsis

At its heart, Clive Barker's 'Imajica' plunges readers into a sprawling, multi-dimensional epic where reality itself is a construct under threat. The narrative begins with Gentle, a jaded master art forger in London, whose life shatters when he encounters Judith Odell, a woman whose hidden powers ripple across existence, and Pie 'oh' pah, a gender-fluid alien assassin from a hidden dimension. Their paths intertwine, revealing a cosmic conspiracy spanning five Dominions—worlds utterly distinct yet intrinsically linked. These worlds, collectively known as the Imajica, are governed by ancient powers and riddled with betrayals and forgotten histories. As Gentle, Judith, and Pie 'oh' pah journey through these fantastical, often horrifying, realms, they uncover a millennia-old schism and a forbidden love that threatens to either reunite the fragmented Imajica or shatter it forever. The quest forces them to confront profound questions of identity, divinity, and the very nature of creation and destruction.

Critical Reception

"Clive Barker's 'Imajica' stands as a colossal achievement in dark fantasy, celebrated for its unparalleled imaginative scope and intricate world-building that redefined epic storytelling."

Metadata

ISBN:9780061745010
Pages:900
Age Rating:18+

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