The Jicker Man
 ISBNs Paperback: 978-1-917950-04-6 EPUB: 978-1-917950-03-9 |
Publication date, August 21st. Pre-order links will appear below. Purchase options |
Description
In a world ravaged by rising sea level and nuclear war, Britain is a dangerous place reliant on steampunk technology. Street urchin, Ebadiah, is given a chance in life by two middle class men who recognise his intelligence. They tell him about their secret struggle against mutated beings called gawpers who have psychic powers.
When his benefactors are called up to the army to face a foreign invader, Ebadiah must deal with the gawpers by himself. He has a permanent limp, a damaged eye and little self-confidence. But with a faithful dog and some good friends, a young man can perhaps accomplish great deeds.
Praise for The Jicker Man
“A boy and his dog journey across very-far-future Britain, a land crawling with monsters and brimming with magic, in this enthralling and heartfelt novel. I loved it.” — Joanne Hall
“Ben Mears spins a compelling tale of hope and courage set in an entirely unique post-apocalyptic world.” — Anne Corlett
“One of the most original novels I have read for quite some time.” — Tej Turner
“The characters burst off the page, you’ll be hooked instantly.” — Joel Cornah