Most Popular Books by Christopher Priest

British-born Teresa Simons returns to England after the death of her husband, an FBI agent, who was killed by an out-of-control gunman while on assignment in Texas. A shocking coincidence has drawn her to the run-down south coast town of Bulverton, where a gunman''s massacre has haunting similarities to the murders in Texas. Desperate to unravel the mystery, Teresa turns to the virtual reality world of Extreme Experience, ExEx, now commercially available since she trained on it in the US. The best and worst of human experience can be found in ExEx, and in the extremes of violence Teresa finds that past and present combine ... Christopher Priest is a genre-leading author of SFF fiction. His novel, THE PRESTIGE, won a number of awards and was adapted into a critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film directed by Christopher Nolan (TENET, INCEPTION) starring Hugh Jackman (THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, X-MEN), Christian Bale (THE BIG SHORT, BATMAN BEGINS), Michael Caine (THE ITALIAN JOB) and Scarlett Johansson (MARRIAGE STORY, THE AVENGERS).

When a routine Justice League mission goes awry, Superman must make a 20 year journey home. But he feels like a stranger when he returns to a world where no time has passed at all. After Superman is called away on a routine Justice League mission, Lois Lane awakens to find a complete stranger standing in her living room. The Man of Steel, home much sooner than expected, reveals he has, in fact, been lost in space for 20 years. Nothing and no one seem familiar to him anymore. The timeless bond between them has been severed...or has it? Can love conquer all? As Superman struggles to re-enter his life on Earth, follow the story of his epic 20-year Odyssey home.

Featured in Science Fiction: The Best 100 Novels Winner of the British Science Fiction Award Nominated for the Hugo Award The “devilishly entertaining” masterpiece of hard science fiction, set in a city moving through a strange, dystopian world—from the multi-award-winning author of The Prestige (Time Out New York) The city is winched along tracks through a devastated land full of hostile tribes. Rails must be freshly laid ahead of the city and carefully removed in its wake. Rivers and mountains present nearly insurmountable challenges to the ingenuity of the city’s engineers. But if the city does not move, it will fall farther and farther behind the “optimum” into the crushing gravitational field that has transformed life on Earth. The only alternative to progress is death. The secret directorate that governs the city makes sure that its inhabitants know nothing of this. Raised in common in crèches, nurtured on synthetic food, prevented above all from venturing outside the closed circuit of the city, they are carefully sheltered from the dire necessities that have come to define human existence. And yet the city is in crisis. The people are growing restive, the population is dwindling, and the rulers know that, for all their efforts, slowly but surely the city is slipping ever farther behind the optimum. Helward Mann is a member of the city’s elite. Better than anyone, he knows how tenuous is the city’s continued existence. But the world—he is about to discover—is infinitely stranger than the strange world he believes he knows so well.

A composer’s tour of a mysterious chain of islands reveals startling truths in this “brilliant, meditative fantasy” by the multiple award-winning author of The Prestige (Barnes & Noble) Alesandro Sussken is a composer living in Glaund, a fascist state constantly at war with another equally faceless opponent. His brother is sent off to fight; his family is destroyed by grief. Occasionally Alesandro catches glimpses of islands in the far distance from the shore, and they feed into the music he composes. But all knowledge of the other islands is forbidden by the military junta, until he is unexpectedly sent on a cultural tour. And what he discovers on his journey will change his perceptions of his home, his music, and the ways of the islands themselves. Bringing him answers where he could not have foreseen them. A rich and involving tale playing with the lot of the creative mind, the rigors of living under war and the nature of time itself, this is multi award-winning, master storyteller Christopher Priest at his absolute best.

This is the story of Sally Gunnell''s progress from modest origins in Essex to becoming 400-metre hurdles world-record holder, Olympic champion and world champion. It describes the combination of talent, commitment, hard work and desire to win that have enabled her to succeed.

The winner of the 1995 World Fantasy Award

Deathstroke''s past cuts deeper than any blade--and Christopher Priest transforms DC''s deadliest assassin into one of its most layered, unpredictable, and psychologically riveting characters. Through shifting timelines, ruthless precision, and razor-edged family drama, this definitive epic reshapes Slade Wilson for the modern era. Christopher Priest''s celebrated reinvention of Deathstroke stands as one of the most ambitious character overhauls of DC''s Rebirth era. What begins as a tactical, espionage-driven thriller evolves into a sprawling study of consequence, loyalty, and the wounds that Slade Wilson leaves--both on the world and on his own family. Priest uses nonlinear structure, unreliable narration, political intelligence, and sharply composed action to build a portrait of an antihero locked in constant conflict with himself. Alongside explosive confrontations with Batman, Superman, and the Titans, the heart of the saga lies in Slade''s fractured relationships with Jericho, Rose, Winter, and the people left to navigate the fallout of his choices. Supported by a wide range of artists whose styles intensify the shifting tones--from grounded realism to hallucinatory memory--this run blends blockbuster action with complex emotional architecture. This omnibus brings together every issue, crossover chapter, and annual from Priest''s groundbreaking tenure, presenting a modern DC masterpiece in a comprehensive omnibus collection. Deathstroke by Christopher Priest Omnibus features stunning artwork by Carlo Pagulayan (Convergence), Fernando Pasarin (Green Lantern Corps), and more! Collects Deathstroke: Rebirth #1; Deathstroke #1-50; Deathstroke Annual #1; Titans #11; Teen Titans #8, 28-30; Teen Titans: The Lazarus Contract Special; and a story from DC Universe Holiday Special (2017).

THE SEPARATION is the story of twin brothers. Rowers in the 1936 Olympics, they meet Rudolf Hess, Hitler''s deputy; one joins the RAF, and captains a Wellington; he is shot down after a bombing raid on Hamburg and becomes Churchill''s aide-de-camp; his twin brother, a pacifist, works with the Red Cross, rescuing bombing victims in London. But this is not a straightforward story of the Second World War: this is an alternate history: the two brothers - both called J.L. Sawyer - live their lives in alternate versions of reality. In one, the Second World War ends as we imagine it did; in the other, thanks to efforts of an eminent team of negotiators headed by Hess, the war ends in 1941. THE SEPARATION is an emotionally riveting story of how ordinary people can make a difference; it''s a savage critique of Winston Churchill, the man credited as the saviour of Britain and the Western World, and it''s a story of how one perceives and shapes the past.

Obwohl seine Heimat Wakanda und sogar sein Thron von innenpolitischen Unruhen bedroht sind, verfolgt T''Challa einen Kindsmörder bis nach New York. Dort legen sich Black Panther und seine Leibgardistinnen mit Gangstern, Wakandas Geheimpolizei und sogar dem Teufel an. Der US-Regierungsbeamte Ross, der T''Challa zugewiesen ist, kann da nur noch Staunen...

Discover the islands of the Dream Archipelago—where reality is both illusory and magical—in this “masterful . . . endlessly compelling” literary sci-fi novel for fans of Haruki Murakami and David Mitchell (Locus). The Dream Archipelago is a vast network of islands. The names of the islands are different depending on who you talk to. Their very locations seem to twist and shift. Some islands have been sculpted into vast musical instruments, others are home to lethal creatures, others the playground for high society. Hot winds blow across the archipelago and a war fought between two distant continents is played out across its waters. Styled as an untrustworthy but enticing travel guide to the archipelago, The Islanders is a tale of murder, artistic rivalry, and literary trickery; a Chinese puzzle of a novel where nothing is quite what it seems; a narrative that pulls you in and plays an elegant game, just as its unreliable narrator does the same . . . “ . . . easily one of the richest and most rewarding novels that Priest has written to date.” —Los Angeles Review of Books

"Dying from a deadly plague, Draculina has taken refuge within the astral plane known as the “Dark World” — only to find herself pursued by monsters created from her own childhood imagination! With her escape route blocked by a Dark World “Vampirella” formed from her own hateful imagination, the two sisters’ dark and twisted bond is explored in depth as Draculina struggles to tame the destructive impulse of her own psyche. Comics legend CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and acclaimed artist IVÁN F. SILVA bring the Daughters of Drakulon head to head in Vampirella #673 — artfully enhanced by covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, SORAH SUHNG, ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!"

JOURNEY INTO MADNESS! Vampirella’s crippling postpartum depression spirals into a psychotic break, and the Daughter of Drakulon now sees enemies everywhere. After the half-vampire bounty hunter Chastity is found brutally murdered, Vampi’s teammates in the Sacred Six move to rescue Vampi’s young son from his clearly unhinged mother. The result is a bloody showdown that could end their alliance forever — and condemn her child to a future of eternal darkness! The immortal comics team of writer CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and artist ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ ratchets up the tension in Vampirella #4 — balanced by endearingly eye-catching covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, GREG LAND, CELINA, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

DER KILLER, DIE TITANEN UND DER TOD Deathstroke ist der tödlichste Auftragskiller der Welt. Und er ist ein alter Feind der Teen Titans. Deren Anführer Robin – einst selbst von seiner verbrecherischen Mutter zum Attentäter erzogen und trainiert – entschließt sich mit seiner jungen Heldentruppe, Slade Wilson endgültig aus dem Verkehr zu ziehen. Und so stellen sich Kid Flash, Red Arrow und die anderen jungen Titanen Deathstroke zum vielleicht letzten Kampf. Der wiederum erfährt von Robins finsterstem Geheimnis, das dieser sogar vor seinen Teamkameraden verbirgt – und dann schlägt der Tod unerbittlich zu! Das komplette Crossover zwischen Slade und den Teen Titans sowie das Serienfinale der DEATHSTROKE-Serie in einem Band, inszeniert von Christopher Priest (Deadpool), Adam Glass (Supernatural), Carlo Pagulayan (Planet Hulk) und anderen. ENTHÄLT: DEATHSTROKE 41-50, TEEN TITANS 28-29

Following the shattering events of issue #670, Draculina is compelled to switch realities with her evil alternative self Katie, and is imprisoned in the astral plane known as “The Dark World” — where she is hunted through the streets of 1969 New York City by malicious creatures she herself created as a child! The Dark World, which responds to the subconscious of those trapped within it, has produced a hell of Draculina’s own making. But one of the living constructs who seem to exist only to torment her may hold the key to her survival! Written by comics legend CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and illustrated by special guest artist IVÁN F. SILVA, Vampirella #671 opens a dark new chapter for the Daughters of Drakulon — and features appropriately atmospheric covers from LUCIO PARRILLO, ELIAS CHATZOUDIS, CARLA COHEN, ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ, and cosplay by RACHEL HOLLON!

When a young Victorian couple inadvertently tamper with Sir William Reynolds''s latest invention, a time-space machine, they find themselves flung not only into the future but also across the void of space. Now, trapped on an alien world with a landscape of weird vegetation and overseen by giant, long-legged machines operated by gruesome octopus-like creatures, they must find a way to survive. And when they learn that the monsters are plotting an invasion of Earth, can they find a way to return home and save the planet? Written as a tribute to H.G. Wells and drawing on elements of his celebrated novels "The Time Machine" and "The War of the Worlds," Christopher Priest''s "The Space Machine" (1976) is a thrilling adventure that ranks among his most enjoyable works. "This is an astonishing change of pace for Mr. Priest, and one which extends his powers in ways which reveal him as one of the best and most persuasive young British writers." - "The Times" (London) "First rate ... science fiction at its best!" - "Los Angeles Herald-Examiner" "A novel that is unusual for its kind, a science fiction story with recognizable characters and a sense of style, atmosphere and humour. Imaginative and full of amusing curiosities." - "Sunday Express"

A powerful meditation on loss and memory seen through the prism of 9/11, by one of our greatest authors. Ben Matson lost someone he loved in the 9/11 attacks. Or thinks he did - no body has been recovered, and she shouldn''t have been on that particular plane at that time. But he knows she was. The world has moved on from that terrible day. Nearly 20 years later, it has faded into a dull memory for most people. But a chance encounter rekindles Ben''s interest in the event, and the inconsistencies that always bothered him. Then the announcement of the recovery of an unidentified plane crash sets off a chain of events that will lead Ben to question everything he thought he knew . . . Thoughtful, impeccably researched and dazzling in its writing, this is Ben''s story, the story of what happened to his fiancé, and the story of all that happened on 9/11. Christopher Priest is a genre-leading author of SFF fiction. His novel, THE PRESTIGE, won a number of awards and was adapted into a critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film directed by Christopher Nolan (TENET, INCEPTION) starring Hugh Jackman (THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, X-MEN), Christian Bale (THE BIG SHORT, BATMAN BEGINS), Michael Caine (THE ITALIAN JOB) and Scarlett Johansson (MARRIAGE STORY, THE AVENGERS).

"Priest writes extraordinarily well . . . his best novel to date . . . an atmosphere of increasingly oppressive menace." - Francis King, The Spectator "An original and haunting novel." - London Times "A brilliant and sustained novel of imaginative power." - Vector Peter Sinclair, a 29-year-old Londoner, is reeling after losing his father, his girlfriend, his job and his flat. Taking refuge in a friend''s rural cottage, he tries to make sense of things and figure out where his life began to go wrong by writing an autobiography. But it is possible that none of this is true ... Peter Sinclair is a 31-year-old native of the city of Jethra in Faiandland who has just won the grand prize in a lottery: a trip to the Dream Archipelago, a neverending series of idyllic islands, where he will undergo a medical procedure that gives him immortality. Because the process also results in total amnesia, Peter must first set down all the details of his life in a manuscript in order to recover the memories afterwards. But it is also possible that none of this is true ... As the two narratives intersect and intertwine, the reader must decide what is real and what is not in this brilliant literary mindgame from Christopher Priest, the award-winning author of The Prestige and The Separation.

A petty thief who called himself John Smith was arrested in 1877, for theft through fraudulent behaviour. He was convicted and sent to prison. In 1852, Adler and Adolf Beck''s father died on a glacier, and their lives separated. One became a respected climate scientist; the other a globally renowned opera singer, or so he claimed. They remained in touch, to share details of the mysterious voices only they could hear. In 2050, Charles Ramsey also has a twin. Greg is a climate journalist. Charles used to be a police profiler, but his redundancy leads to him being sent home with an experimental chip in his head. His brother urges him to explore a little-known aspect of their family history. All these people are connected, impossibly, inexorably. All their lives will intersect. And the climate of their world will keep on changing.

Quantum and Woody take on a high profile mission to save America''s political elite from terrorists. It''s exactly what Eric has always dreamed of?but is it all too good to be true?

Seduction of The Innocent Book Three of Twelve: Vampirella leads a team of religious zealots to take down a pack of werewolves preying on unsuspecting cultists. Also, weary of her mother Lilith’s nagging, Vampirella reluctantly goes speed dating and, in so doing, stumbles into a dangerous new love affair.