New metaphysical SF thriller: INCARNADINE (S.M.Guariento, 2014)

[S.M.]

Hi, folks.

A small announcement. I’ve just self-published my new novel, Incarnadine, a metaphysical thriller blending alchemy, science fiction and the surreal. Here’s the blurb:

The ridiculous, in particular, has the right to exist.

The time: an alternative present still ruled by Imperial Rome. Over half the world’s people have vanished overnight, in a forgotten catastrophe known only as the Amnesis. The survivors share a common affliction: a pervasive sense of déjà vu, making the faces of strangers seem oddly familiar…

Stranger still is the Paradigma: a formula devised by elusive magus Zerkalo Incarnadine, and delivered to Caesar in his underground fortress. Before long, the true power of the Paradigma begins to reveal itself. It can turn the written word into a force for creation – or destruction.

When alchemist, intriguer and full-time rogue Andreas Stahlherz learns of the Paradigma, he is catapulted into an adventure that will soon see him fighting for his life. Darkly obsessed with the sister he has lost, and resolved to see her live again, Stahlherz must track down Incarnadine to find the answers he needs. His search will take him beyond the limits of the known cosmos – and further still, towards his own forgotten heart of darkness…

A wildly original and gripping debut, Incarnadine is a novel of murder, obsession – and transformation.

Reviewing the book, Sim Branaghan (author of the BFI-published British Film Posters: An Illustrated History, 2006) had this to say:

“Do yourself a favour and check out this demented little masterpiece… Incarnadine is stunningly original, fluently written, playfully clever (without being smug), multi-layered, witty, engaging and memorable… A fresh and seriously impressive achievement, which will be enjoyed by anyone looking for something genuinely new and different in fantasy literature.”

Incarnadine is available now from Amazon, in paperback and Kindle formats. I’ll be running a couple of Goodreads Giveaways in January 2015, so I’ll keep you posted...

Thanks for your time.

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[S.M.]

Hi guys,

FYI, a Giveaway starts today (Monday January 5th) for this title, concluding on January 12th. One free copy is available to win -- so if you're feelin' lucky, punks, head over to the Giveaways page and put your name down.

Best of luck, and Happy New Year!

Steve.