The Narrows
by Alexander C. Irvine
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From award-winning author Alexander C. Irvine comes a compelling, fantastical riff on history and World War II. Spared fighting in Europe because of a bum hand, Jared wishes he could join the cause, instead of mindlessly sifting clay to be made into golems. But there is something that preys on his dreams: the devilish dwarf known as the Nain Rouge. In his youth, Jared once actually saw the Dwarf--a chilling creature that shows itself to individuals just before their demise. Now the Nain show more Rouge appears to be coming back for Jared himself. Many have a profound interest in Jared's childhood run-in with the Dwarf--including a German spy, Jared's hateful foreman at the golem factory, and a shape-shifting Indian shaman. But what could a simple man who earns a meager living possibly have to do with espionage and dark deeds? While Jared toils invisibly in the bowels of Henry Ford's plant, the answer is about to reveal itself in a cataclysm of mythic and sinister proportions. show lessTags
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This was a very interesting urban fantasy which mixed the fantastical with the historical time period. I liked how Jared tried to do the right thing even when things were difficult at home and at work.
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147+ Works 4,873 Members
Alex Irvine is a fantasy and comic book writer. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- Original publication date
- 2005
- First words
- Midnight in the golem factory.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)When no revelation came, Jared quit fishing for it and followed his dog home.
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- Popularity
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- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.46)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 2
- ASINs
- 1
