Eliza Chan is a Scottish-born Chinese-diaspora author who 'writes about East Asian mythology, British folklore and reclaiming the dragon lady, but preferably all three at once.' Eliza's work has been published in The Dark, Podcastle, Fantasy Magazine and The Best of British Fantasy, and her non-fiction has appeared on Tor.com. She lives in the North of England with her partner and young child. Fathomfolk is her first novel. @elizawchan
Prepare to be engulfed. Chan has superbly created a world as real
and complex as our own, where oppression has no easy solutions and
there is no success without sacrifice. Fast-paced action combined
with true social depth make this an unforgettable, must-read
fantasy
*Shelley Parker-Chan*
A vivid, textured tale of migration, prejudice and change.
Wonderful and breathtaking
*Aliette de Bodard*
A thrilling, incisive fantasy of diaspora and dragons, Fathomfolk
is an unmissable debut. if you're hungry for a beautiful Southeast
Asian influenced fantasy with razor-sharp edges, this book is for
you
*Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne*
Life is better down with the fathomfolk. I was dazzled by this
novel, which has as many turns as the tide, and hope to see much
more of this world and this author
*Sarah Rees Brennan*
A thrilling tale set in a unique and inventive fantasy world
peppered with East Asian and Southeast Asian myth and lore. With
complex, daring characters and layered storytelling, Chan's
heartfelt and nuanced exploration of diaspora survival will
resonate deeply with readers
*June CL Tan*
A richly envisioned world and finely crafted tale, Fathomfolk is a
luxurious and thrilling story full of political intrigue,
heart-wrenching characters and edge-of-your seat tension. A
glittering and magical novel from a glorious new voice in
fantasy
*Bea Fitzgerald*
From the glittering city heights to the criminal underbelly on the
seafloor, the world of Fathomfolk feels deeply plausible and
satisfyingly complex. If you want scheming sirens and snarky sea
dragons then this is the book for you.
*Thomas D. Lee, author of PERILOUS TIMES*
Fathomfolk is a compelling tale about cultures colliding, set
against a city backdrop that feels familiar yet fresh. Eliza Chan
deftly and compassionately writes about the depths we'll plunge to,
to change our world
*G. V. Anderson, World Fantasy Award winner*
Eliza Chan's Fathomfolk has all the feels-furious, bittersweet and
heart wrenching. Gripping to the last page, the story stayed with
me long after I finished the book. A tour de force!
*A. Y. Chao*
Gloriously imagined and full of heart
*Claire North*
Eliza Chan is not just a writer; she is storyteller. In her deft
hand Fathomfolk bursts with complex relationships, original world
building, and timeless questions. With the confidence and command
of a seasoned master, Chan weaves a riveting tale which seized me
from the first word and did not let go until the end. A triumph of
imagination, birthed from the mind of one who loves stories and
knows how to tell them well
*Tobi Ogundiran*
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