The Shadow of the Torturer

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The Shadow of the Torturer

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Author(s):

Gene Wolfe

First Pub:

1980

Genre(s):

Fantasy; Science Fiction

First Read:

Unknown

Times Read:

Never (or unknown...)

Rating:

Subject(s):

Fantasy fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction, American

Internal ID:

1753

Series:

The Claw of the Conciliator ->

Book of the New Sun*

#1 of 5

Book of the New Sun*

Book of the New Sun is a science fiction series by Gene Wolfe.

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1) The Shadow of the Torturer
2) The Claw of the Conciliator
3) The Sword of the Lictor
4) The Citadel of the Autarch
5) The Urth of the New Sun

Solar Cycle

#1 of 12

Solar Cycle

A mega-series encompassing several other series of stories.

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1) The Shadow of the Torturer
2) The Claw of the Conciliator
3) The Sword of the Lictor
4) The Citadel of the Autarch
5) The Urth of the New Sun
6) Nightside the Long Sun
7) Lake of the Long Sun
8) Caldé of the Long Sun
9) Exodus From the Long Sun
10) On Blue's Waters
11) In Green's Jungles
12) Return to the Whorl

First Sentence:

None on file

Last Sentence:

None on file

Comments:

Comments may contain spoilers

Gene Wolfe

Synopsis not on file
Extract not on file

Added: 14-Jun-2015

Last Updated: 30-Nov-2023

Publications

30-Nov-2023

Audible Studios

Audiobook

Date Issued:

30-Nov-2023

Format:

Audiobook

Cover Price:

$20.92

Length:

12 hrs 7 min (262 pages)

Cover Link(s):

amazon.com

Internal ID:

33383

Publisher:

Audible Studios

ISBN:

Unknown

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Credits:

Jonathan Davis - Narration

From audible.com:

The Shadow of the Torturer is the first volume in the four-volume epic, the tale of a young Severian, an apprentice to the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession - showing mercy towards his victim.

Listen to more in the Book of the New Sun series.

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Notes and Comments:

Author(s)

Gene Wolfe

Awards

1980	Locus Magazine	Best Fantasy Novel	Nominee
1981	British Science Fiction Association	Best Novel	Winner
1981	Center for the Study of Science Fiction	Campbell Award	Nominee
1981	Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America	Nebula Award - Best Novel	Nominee
1981	World Fantasy Convention	World Fantasy Award - Novel	Winner

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