The people of an ancient city awaken one night to find the earth beneath them trembling. But only the Augur, a fearless prophetess who was once the power behind the throne, sees the fate that awaits them. As the skies darken and portents threaten, a handful of people are drawn to do the Augur's bidding. Fierce Saba and pale-haired Aemilia, her young acolytes, stolen from their homes long ago. Myloxenes, gentle son of the savage High Priest; and crippled Antonus, the man who should have been Emperor. In the city's last days, each will be tested. Their dearest hopes may not survive the fire that is to come.
On S E Lister's writing in general:
"A seductive new voice.' - Maxim Jakubowski, Lovereading.co.uk
'Melancholy, colourful and lyrical, truly the stuff of dreams.' - Maxim Jakubowski
On THE IMMORTALS:
"Full of wonderful characters and fresh perspectives...An extraordinary story." - We Love This Book
'We're gripped!' - InStyle.co.uk
"Lister has created a fast-paced plot filled with strong characters and witty, energetic dialogue. Her style is charming.' - The List
On HIDEOUS CREATURES:
"Hideous Creatures is what all the best fiction should be; something rich and strange." - Marcus Sedgwick
'Gripping and beautifully written.' - Sara Crowe, author of Bone Jack
Rosa Hyde is the daughter of a time-traveller, stuck in the year 1945; forced to live through it again, and again. The same bulletins, the same bombs, the same raucous victory celebrations. At last she breaks out and falls through time, slipping from one century to another and she is not alone. Wandering with her is Tommy Rust, time-gypsy and daredevil, certain in the depths of his being that he will live forever. Their journeys take them from the ancient shores of forming continents to the bright lights of future cities. They tell themselves that they need no home; that they are anything but lost...