My Wish Lists Login / Join

A Peculiar Peril

By: Jeff Vandermeer

Write A Review

Hardcover | 16 September 2020

At a Glance

Hardcover
656 Pages

Age
12 - 17

Grade
7+

Dimensions(cm)
23.6 x 16.4 x 5.1

Hardcover

RRP $32.99

$30.99

or 4 interest-free payments of $7.75 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

After Jonathan Lambshead’s elusive grandfather dies, the recently orphaned teenager inherits the family mansion—and its contents. Jonathan soon discovers that the mansion’s basement holds more than just oddities: three doors serve as portals, with one leading to an alt-Earth called Aurora, where magic abounds, history has been re-written, and an occult dictator called Aleister Crowley leads an army pillaging alt-Europe. Jonathan learns of his destiny as a member of The Order, a secret society devoted to keeping our world separate from Aurora, and embarks on an epic quest to protect Earth from Crowley’s dark magic.

Over the course of the duology, Jonathan uncovers more of the worlds outside of our own, the magic that permeates them, his own destiny, and the secrets buried in his family history.

About the Author

Jeff VanderMeer’s New York Times-bestselling Southern Reach trilogy has been translated into over thirty-five languages. The first novel, Annihilation, won the Nebula Award and Shirley Jackson Award, was shortlisted for a half dozen more, and has been made into a movie. His novel Borne has received wide critical acclaim, including a rare trifecta of rave reviews from the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post, and has been optioned by Paramount. The New Yorker has called Jeff “the weird Thoreau” and he frequently speaks about issues related to climate change and storytelling. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida.

Industry Reviews

A People Magazine Best Books to Read This Summer 2020

"Taking the peculiar darkness of Ransom Riggs' Miss Peregrine series and the absurd humor and wit of Terry Pratchett, VanderMeer dreams up a wholly original tale, filled with complexity, imagination, and talking marmots. . . .A wild ride that requires a few leaps of faith from readers, but they're in good hands with VanderMeer, who has a sequel in the works for those who emerge victorious from Aurora." --Booklist, starred review

A heck of a lot of fun. . . New readers young and old will find VanderMeer's foray into fresh territory a welcome port of entry to a wildly imaginative universe --The New York Times Book Review

"VanderMeer's sprawling YA debut offers a riotous, slyly sophisticated take on the hero's journey. Boldly drawn characters, sublimely ridiculous worldbuilding, and a witty, prismatic narrative further distinguish the unique tale." --Publishers Weekly

"A madcap marathon portal fantasy . . . An enthusiastic hodgepodge of antique fantasy elements . . . touches of cosmic horror, clever wordplay, genre deconstruction, and butt humor, all tied together with a just-go-with-it fever-dream logic." --Kirkus Reviews

Even for an author known for creating some of the most memorable and important worlds in contemporary fiction, his newest journey into the alt-Earth known as Aurora is remarkable. . .A truly engrossing adventure. --The Chicago Review of Books

"A wicked read that features teen heroes, occult villains, talking animals, and alt-universes, all in VanderMeer's unique style." --Nerdist

"Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Patrick Rothfuss." --Paste Magazine

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Kids & Children's Books Children, Teenagers & Young Adults (YA) Fiction Fantasy Fiction for Children & Teenagers Young Adult (YA) Fiction Fiction Fantasy Fiction

More in Young Adult (YA) Fiction

Trust Fall

From the no. 1 bestselling author of Better than the Movies

Paperback

RRP $22.99

$14.99

35%
OFF

The Queen of Nothing (Special Edition)

deluxe slipcase edition

Hardcover

RRP $59.99

$45.75

24%
OFF

The Pools

Paperback

RRP $26.99

$19.99

26%
OFF

The Sixth Faction

A new Divergent duology from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth begins

Paperback

RRP $29.99

$17.99

40%
OFF

Once Upon a Broken Heart Collector's Edition

[Limited Stenciled Edge edition]

Hardcover

RRP $75.00

$54.75

27%
OFF

In Case I Go Missing

Paperback

RRP $22.99

$20.75

10%
OFF

The Brothers Hawthorne

The Inheritance Games Deluxe Collectors Series

Hardcover

RRP $48.75

$30.00

38%
OFF

Once Upon a Broken Heart Collector's Edition

[Limited Stenciled Edge Edition]

Hardcover

$59.99

Millie Marotta's Tiny Animal Kingdom

A colouring adventure with small but mighty creatures

Paperback

RRP $29.99

$24.99

17%
OFF

A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters

Illustrated Tales from Elfhame

Paperback

RRP $29.99

$24.99

17%
OFF

Twilight

Twilight Saga: Book 1

Paperback

RRP $24.99

$15.75

37%
OFF

The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty: Book 1

Paperback

RRP $19.99

$17.75

11%
OFF

Eclipse

Twilight Saga: Book 3

Paperback

RRP $24.99

$15.75

37%
OFF

Breaking Dawn

Twilight Saga: Book 4

Paperback

RRP $24.99

$15.75

37%
OFF

$The Little Bird That Fell : The uplifting and inspirational true story of PENGUIN BLOOM and how one small bird brought a fractured family back together, now retold in gorgeous picture book format - Bradley Trevor Greive$

SIGNED COPY