The Company
The Company by K. J. Parker, published by Orbit on September 24, 2009, is a reprint edition comprising 432 pages in English. This narrative follows five war veterans who, in search of a better life, colonize an abandoned island, bringing along all the necessities for their new beginning, including food, tools, and even their wives. However, their aspirations are soon disrupted by an unexpected discovery that alters their dream and tests their bonds of friendship.
As the story unfolds, the colonists confront the reality that one among them harbors a significant secret, leading to tensions that threaten their unity. The plot delves into themes of trust and the lingering effects of war, showcasing the complexities of human relationships in the face of adversity. Readers will find a blend of fantasy and historical elements, as well as insights into the characters’ struggles and motivations. This edition invites exploration of the intricate dynamics within the group as they navigate their new lives and the challenges that arise.
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Hoping for a better life, five war veterans colonize an abandoned island. They take with them everything they could possibly need – food, clothes, tools, weapons, even wives.
But an unanticipated discovery shatters their dream and replaces it with a very different one. The colonists feel sure that their friendship will keep them together. Only then do they begin to realize that they’ve brought with them rather more than they bargained for.
For one of them, it seems, has been hiding a terrible secret from the rest of the company. And when the truth begins to emerge, it soon becomes clear that the war is far from over.
With masterful storytelling, irresistible wit, and extraordinary insight into human nature, K.J. Parker is widely acknowledged as one of the most original and exciting fantasy writers of modern times. THE COMPANY, K.J. Parker’s first stand-alone novel, is a tour de force from an author who is changing the face of the fantasy genre.
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