{"product_id":"city-in-exile-brian-christopher-moore-9780998603063","title":"City in Exile: Labyrinth of Dreams, Book 2","description":"\"Moore's tale is beautiful and mysterious, and great fun even as it plumbs metaphysical depths. A \u003ci\u003etour de force!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Jess Lederman, award-winning novelist and founder of The Works of George MacDonald \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLabyrinth of Dreams, \u003c\/i\u003eby Brian Christopher Moore, the visionary author of \u003ci\u003eBeneath the Silent Heavens\u003c\/i\u003e, is a symphonic work, lush and lyrical, rich with philosophical insight, and leavened by a joyful sense of humor. In prose reminiscent of George Macdonald and Charles Williams, and at times harkening to Evelyn Waugh, J.L. Borges, and C.S. Lewis, Moore leads the reader on an astonishing journey of discovery and hope. The four novels that comprise \u003ci\u003eLabyrinth of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e tell a timeless tale that will delight readers of Lewis' \u003ci\u003eSpace Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTill We Have Faces, \u003c\/i\u003e Ende's \u003ci\u003eThe Neverending Story, \u003c\/i\u003eand Miller's \u003ci\u003eA Canticle for Lebowitz\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCity in Exile\u003c\/i\u003e, the second book in the \u003ci\u003eLabyrinth of Dreams \u003c\/i\u003equartet, returns the reader to a world of unsuspected depths and enigmatic doorways. Sky Odyssey finds herself wandering the old City on Elnaria, unsure who she is and how she has arrived at her pilgrim state. The earthly history of Claire Ellwood recalls the mystery of her adventurer father, Henry Ellwood, and his disappearance into the Amazonian wilds in search of a mythical library. As the woven fabric of Elnarian society reveals a tapestry of magical texts and secret intrigue, Sky struggles with doubt and anguish amidst the promise of wonders. The Elder departs upon an undisclosed mission, whilst the elusive Lady Winterbourne emerges as a dangerous yet alluring watcher from the portal to infinite dimensions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrian Christopher Moore has a PhD in Literature from the University of Dallas. His 2019 novel, \u003ci\u003eBeneath the Silent Heavens\u003c\/i\u003e, a reimagining of the story of Noah and the Flood, received rhapsodic reviews and is revered by a steadily growing readership. There is no truth to the rumor that he comes from a family of Druids or that he will only drink plum wine, though it is possibly true that he prefers cats to humans, allowing for exceptions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brian Christopher Moore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0998603066\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780998603063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Azure Star, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.66d","brand":"Brian Christopher Moore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48799559090431,"sku":"9780998603063","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/city-in-exile-brian-christopher-moore-9780998603063","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}