Homunculus
Homunculus
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Summary
For centuries alchemists have struggled to create homunculi, miniature but perfectly obedient Frankenstein monsters.
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Homunculus by Hugh Paxton
In a remote Catholic mission station in war-torn Sierra-Leone, a renegade Irish alchemist, Father Jack, has succeeded in creating a small legion of grotesque bio-robots. Anxious to be rid of his creations before problems arise, he attempts to sell his homunculi. When he fails, chaos ensues in this dark, bizarre, andimmensely readable novel. Hugh Paxton is a widely published, award-winning British journalist. He is also the author of seven works of nonfiction.
Hugh Paxton, 41, is an award-winning newspaper journalist and columnist, currently working in Namibia. He is a contributor to many newspapers and magazines and has also written seven non-fiction books.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780230000490 |
| ISBN 10 | 0230000495 |
| Title | Homunculus |
| Author | Hugh Paxton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2006-06-02 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |