Hal Duncan je autorom románu Vellum, ktorý bol finalistom ceny Williama H. Crawforda aj ceny Locus za najlepší prvý román. Je členom Glasgow SF Writers’ Circle. Žije v West Ende v Glasgowe.
Zwei Jahrzehnte nach der Dunkelheit, die das Vellum heimsuchte, regiert das Imperium mit harter Hand. Doch die Rebellion erwacht, und Guy Reynard, König der Diebe und Hüter des Ewigen Stundenbuches, nimmt das Schicksal der Welt in seine eigenen Hände.
Set against a backdrop of an epic battle between the angels of the Covenant and the demons of the Sovereign, this sequel expands on the intricate world-building and imaginative storytelling of its predecessor. As the conflict spans across different realms and time periods, both factions face unforeseen challenges that could alter the course of their eternal struggle. The narrative promises to delve deeper into the complexities of this celestial war, offering readers a rich and layered experience.
In a dark Scottish library, Reynard Carter discovers the legendary Eternal Book of Hours, which contains the fates of all beings and their true names. Knowing these names grants power and reveals the universe's secrets. Opening the book changes everything, launching Carter on a journey to the limits of reality.