Gene Wolfe
Gene Wolfe was an American author considered one of the greatest prose stylists in science fiction and fantasy. The Book of the New Sun, narrated by an unreliable torturer, is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the genre. His densely allusive and layered fiction rewards multiple readings and has influenced a generation of writers.
Works
- The Shadow of the TorturerApprentice torturer begins journey through dying world pursuing his mysterious past
- The Claw of the ConciliatorTraveler continues odyssey across doomed world seeking answers to his nature
- The Sword of the LictorWanderer encounters ancient powers and confronts destiny in crumbling cosmos
- The Citadel of the AutarchAncient ruler returns to confront the dying sun and apocalyptic prophecy
- PeaceFragmented narrative of a man haunted by unexplainable visions and false memories