Debris (Veiled Worlds Trilogy)
ALibrary JournalBest of 2011 Sci Fi & Fantasy Pick!Chosen for the Locus Best First Novel of 2011 list“Refreshingly original... an accomplished debut.” --The Guardian"Impressively combines far-future world-building, conspiracies, and a redemption quest... [Anderton] keeps it interesting with Tanyana’s strong, proud narrative voice and the complex culture built up around the pions and debris." --Publishers Weekly"Anderton demonstrates a mastery of storytelling and world building in this series opener... This accomplished debut novel should enjoy a wide readership." --Library Journal, Debut of the Month October 2011“A captivating story set in a brilliantly-conceived world.” -- Trudi Canavan, bestselling author of theBlack Magician Trilogy"This is what modern fantasy looks like. Debris is a strong debut novel from a promising new writer, featuring a tough, professional heroine, a clever magic system and a complex, beautifully realised city. I couldn't put it down." -- Tansy Rayner Roberts, award winning author ofThe Creature Court Trilogy, andSiren Beat"Jo Anderton combines elements of steampunk with her own unique vision to create something striking.Debrisis a first novel NOT to be missed." -- Marianne de Pierres, award winning author of theParrish PlessisandSentients of Orionseries"Anderton's debut builds a marvelous world, shakes it to the core with adventure and romance, then wraps the whole thing in one hell of a mystery.  I can't wait for the rest!" -- Ian Tregillis, author ofBitter Seeds "Anderton has a truly original voice, andDebrisrings wildly with this. It’s full of magic unimagined by anyone else, and beautifully wrought architecture, familiar yet odd, like a place you visit in a recurring dream. The rise and fall of Tanyana, a gifted, frustrated artist is both painful and transfixing to read." -- Kaaron Warren, award winning author ofSlights"Debrisis a strong, exciting debut that took me by surprise with its unique setting, interesting main character, and powerful “fight your way back to the top” narrative. If you enjoy genre-bending fiction with a dark edge, definitely giveDebrisa try." -- www.tor.com"Ms. Anderton creates a rich and intriguing world withDebris ...weaving science and magic, politics and caste, as well as a unique mythology that is believably real."  -- Carma Spence,NY Journal of Book Reviews“Jo Anderton takes centre stage with style. An original novel with a fantastic cover art that is unmissable.” -- The Founding Fields"Debrisis a fast read, and very well put together. I was immersed in its world at every stage, and fascinated by its characters ... Jo Anderton has written a novel she deserves to take pride in." -- Ros Jackson, Warpcore SF