Stolen Skies

Sebastian Vickery has learned something about UFOs that he shouldnt have, and Naval Intelligence orders his old partner, Agent Ingrid Castine, to trap him. With the unlikely aid of a renegade Russian agent, a homeless Hispanic boy, and an eccentric old Flat-Earther, Vickery and Castine must find an ancient relic that spells banishment to the alien species and use it against them in a Samson-like confrontation. Stolen Skies is an alien-encounter novel like no other, set in the magical underbelly of modern-day Los Angeles.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2023
Publisher: Baen Books

Sebastian Vickery has uncovered information about UFOs that he shouldn't have, and Naval Intelligence is determined to silence him by enlisting his former partner, Agent Ingrid Castine. Castine is willing to risk her career, freedom, and even her life to warn Vickery, and now they are fugitives on the run from both the U.S. government and agents of the Russian GRU Directorate, who have their own plans for the UFO intelligence. With the unlikely assistance of a renegade Russian agent, a homeless Hispanic boy, and an eccentric old Flat-Earther, Vickery and Castine must locate an ancient relic that can banish the alien species and then summon it to use against them in a confrontation that resembles Samson's. Stolen Skies is an alien-encounter novel like no other, spanning from the Giant Rock monolith in the Mojave Desert to a cultist temple in the Hollywood Hills, from a monstrous apparition in the Los Angeles River to a harrowing midnight visitation on a boat off Long Beach Harbor.

Tim Powers is a master of the secret history novel and one of the originators of steampunk. His recent work has explored the history and magic of Tinseltown in a way that no one else can. Forced Perspectives is set in the magical underbelly of modern-day Los Angeles and blends Egyptian mythology, alternate Los Angeles history, and modern technology. The novel features a cast of unusual side characters who add color and complexity to the story. The plot moves at jet speed, along unpredictable paths, and resolves in a satisfying conclusion.

Overall, Stolen Skies is a thrilling and imaginative novel that will captivate fans of urban fantasy and science fiction alike. Powers' writing is masterful, and the novel's unique blend of genres makes it a must-read for anyone who loves the bizarre and fantastic.

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 106 x 172 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982192440