Burn by Patrick Ness

An all-consuming story of revenge, redemption and dragons from the twice Carnegie Medal-winner Patrick Ness. ?_oOn a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron Gas Station for the dragon he?_Td hired to help on the farm.?__ This dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye. Sarah can?_Tt help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn?_Tt have a soul but is seemingly intent on keeping her safe from the brutal attentions of Deputy Sheriff Emmett Kelby. Kazimir knows something she doesn?_Tt. He has arrived at the farm because of a prophecy. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents ?_" and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself. From the bestselling author of the Chaos Walking trilogy comes a heart-stopping story of fanaticism, hope, bravery and impossible second chances, set in a world on the very brink of its own destruction. "Exhilarating and heart-stopping." Russell T Davies"Gloriously original and unpredictable ... Mind-bending in the best possible way.?__ Observer?_oA clever, complex and completely engrossing story.?__ The Times?_o[An] extraordinary story of fate, power and redemption ?_? He is a remarkable talent.?__ Daily Mail?_oNess shows that although monsters exist in every world, many wish to overcome them; and even in the smoking ruins of civilisation, there is room for hope.?__ Guardian?_oRevenge, redemption, the Cold War and dragons. Another great tale from the master with the best opening line of any book this year.?__ Simon Mayo?_oYou can always rely on Patrick Ness to surprise you, and this beautifully written urban fantasy doesn?_Tt disappoint ?_? an immersive, rewarding read.?__ Independent?_oNever less than gripping ... full of charm, intriguing characters and awesome, cinematic set-pieces.?__ SFX?_oAn incredibly touching, powerful and startling read.?__ Female First?_oA provocative Cold War-set tale of dragon worshippers, parenthood, and the apocalypse.?__ Entertainment Weekly?_oGripping until the end.?__ Irish Times
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