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Synopsis
An extraordinary, incendiary debut from a rare new talent, Vellum showcases a complex and sophisticated level of writing coupled with a fecund imagination that defies description.VELLUM: THE BOOK OF ALL HOURSIt's 2017 and angels and demons walk the earth. Once they were human; now they are unkin, transformed by the ancient machine-code language of reality itself. They seek The Book of All Hours, the mythical tome within which the blueprint for all reality is transcribed, which has been lost somewhere in the Vellum--the vast realm of eternity upon which our world is a mere scratch.The Vellum, where the unkin are gathering for war.The Vellum, where a fallen angel and a renegade devil are about to settle an age-old feud.The Vellum, where the past, present, and future will collide with ancient worlds and myths.And the Vellum will burn. . . .From the Trade Paperback edition.
Vellum: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This complex literary fantasy features angels, demons, and war across multiple realities with strong violence, mature themes, and sophisticated experimental narrative structure requiring adult reading comprehension.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include death, violence, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy challenging, mind-bending stories about reality itself will appreciate this ambitious tale of transformed humans battling across eternity.