1981: The Shadow Of The Torturer
Books in The Book Of The New Sun Series (5)
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Other books by Wolfe, Gene

1981: The Shadow Of The Torturer
'The Shadow of the Torturer' is the first book in Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun tetralogy. Narrated by Severian, a member of the Guild of Torturers, the... Read more
The Claw Of The Conciliator (1982)
The Claw of the Concilliator by Gene Wolfe won the 1982 Nebula Award for Best Novel Read more
The Sword Of The Lictor
When Severian, the Torturer, sets a woman free from prison, he is forced to flee and experiences many strange adventures in the distant future of Earth Read more
The Citadel Of The Autarch
Severian the Torturer, possessor of the miracle-producing gem, the Claw of the Conciliator, experiences strange adventures as he journeys across the savage land of Urth Read more
The Urth Of The New Sun
Science fiction-roman. Read more
The Citadel Of The Autarch
Severian the Torturer continues his epic journey across the lands of Urth, a journey as fraught with peril as it is with wonder. Exiled from his guild he is an... Read more
2007: Soldier Of Sidon
This is the third book of Gene Wolfe's Soldier series. The story continues the story of the life of Latro, a soldier who forgets every day, and is forced to... Read more
The Shadow Of The Torturer (1981)
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