She first began writing at the age of fifteen, when she wrote her first novel, Aurora, which remains unpublished. Shannon was born in Hammersmith, London in November 1991 and grew up in Ruislip. Her debut novel, The Bone Season, was published in 2013 and is the first of a seven-book series. Samantha Shannon (born 8 November 1991) is a British author of dystopian and fantasy fiction. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.The Bone Season, The Priory of the Orange Tree "With a unique plot, impeccable world-building and important character connections, The Mime Order outshines its predecessor and becomes an intelligent, adventurous read." ― Deseret News "Her legion of fans will once again be here for the propulsive plot." ― Kirkus Reviews "Shannon’s world-building is original and intriguing, especially the complex, almost mythic voyant underground." ― Publishers Weekly "Full of the action, turns, and surprising revelations that readers have come to expect from Shannon, this new installment ends on a wholly unexpected twist." ― Library Journal " will solidify the series' rightful place among the best of fantasy, sci-fi and dystopian fiction." ― Shelf Awareness as Shannon's exceptional fantasy saga continues." ―starred review, Booklist A Clockwork Orange meets A Tale of Two Cities meets Harry Potter in this clever, caring, and spellbinding tale, which promises more to come. The nonstop, often eerie action is riveting.
"Shannon creates vividly dilapidated, macabre, and mysterious worlds. "If anyone was wondering how Shannon would stretch this story into seven books, the gut punch of the last line in The Mime Order will instead have them on tenterhooks for the next five." ― USA Today Her fans will be calling for more." ― NPR.org Like Paige Mahoney, Shannon now has proven staying power. Shannon's haunting dystopian universe is rich in detail, consistent, suffused with familiar afternotes.
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