Corpselight is a 2017 urban fantasy novel by Angela Slatter. It is the sequel to Vigil, and the second installment in the Verity Fassbinder series.[1]
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| Author | Angela Slatter |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Series | Verity Fassbinder |
| Genre | Urban fantasy |
| Publisher | Jo Fletcher Books |
Publication date | July 11, 2017 |
| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 9781784294342 |
| Preceded by | Vigil |
Synopsis edit
Half-human, half-Weyrd detective Verity has become pregnant with her partner David, and must deal with both an investigation into mysterious Weyrd-caused drownings while preparing for the arrival of their daughter.
Reception edit
The book received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the story but described the characterization of Verity and David as flat.[2][3] M.L. Clark of Strange Horizons wrote that the book was "proudly Australian and eloquently told" but that Verity was not given enough opportunity for depth or self-reflection, and was less relatable as a result.[2] In a review for the British Fantasy Society, Matthew Johns compared the novel to Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files, which also features a protagonist investigating fantasy phenomena.[4]
It was nominated for the 2018 Ditmar Award for Best Novel, but lost to Thoraiya Dyer's Crossroads of Canopy.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Faren Miller Reviews Corpselight by Angela Slatter". Locus. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ a b Clark, M. L. (9 October 2017). "Corpselight by Angela Slatter". Strange Horizons. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ Nalini (4 September 2017). "Corpselight by Angela Slatter". Dark Matter Zine. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ Johns, Matthew (22 August 2019). "Corpse Light. Book Review | The British Fantasy Society". British Fantasy Society. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "2018 Ditmar Award Winners". Locus. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2023.