Wixon's Day

Product Description The problem with being a drifter is where it might take you...Clouds conceal the nation of Estalia, where a lone boatman makes his way across its freezing landscape. Marquos drifts through the dystopian empire without meaning, searching for hope of a better future as he scavenges to survive. In the Deadland of the North, they say the sky is clear, and the stars shine: Marquos dreams of seeing it, believing that there is something more to this world. With rebels plaguing the canals, hunted by the authoritarian Border Guard, and the guards of the Metropolis pursuing Marquos for his attempts to liberate a child, the route north is wrought with peril. As the militant rulers and the ragged bands of resistance fighters vie for the boatman's support, Marquos is drawn into a war many don't realise exists. His journey takes him beyond the inhospitable North, past the darkest truths of his people and their history – onward into an increasingly chaotic fight for survival. Review "For those who enjoy a lot of philosophising about war and injustice and the meaning of life in a bleak steampunkish setting with plenty of high-casualty battles and explosions, this is the book for you...certainly an interesting tale, unusual and completely unpredictable." Pauline M Ross, Fantasy Review Barn"...you'll probably be too busy enjoying the ride to care which category you will find it under at Amazon. The novel is well-written, the language easy on the eye and paced rather nicely... a setting that will satisfy most genre readers." M.G. Mason, Sweat, Tears and Digital Ink"...succeeds due to an atmospheric setting, and a compelling narrative with well-created characters. Worth reading." Amazon reader review. From the Author Wixon's Day is a slow-burning novel, with a uniquely disengaged central character drifting through a dystopian, steampunk world. As the protagonist discovers that he must commit, and start living his life, it builds into a devastating, breathtaking crescendo. About the Author Phil Williams is a writer based in Sussex, UK. He is the author of three fiction series, post-apocalyptic Estalia (starting with “Wixon’s Day”), dystopian Faergrowe and the upcoming Ordshaw contemporary fantasies. He also writes grammar guides for English learners – when he’s not embroiled in all things fiction, he writes for businesses and tutors advanced English language and writing. Find more information about the author at: www.phil-williams.co.uk