THE CONTINENT OF LIES

New York: Holt, 1984. Octavo, cloth-backed boards. First edition. Second novel by the author of the highly praised THE WINE OF VIOLENCE (1981). "Marvelously exotic action-adventure SF, sparkling with wit but losing nothing of its suspense and excitement in consequence; a first-rate entertainment." - Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 4-385. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 423. Small indent at top of front joint (appears to be a minor manufacturing flaw, not abuse), a nearly fine copy in very good plus dust jacket with light shelf wear at spine ends and corner tips. (#104853) (Inventory #: 104853)