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The Resurrectionist of Caligo Paperback – September 10, 2019

by Wendy Trimboli (Author), Alicia Zaloga (Author)
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With a murderer on the loose, it’s up to an enlightened bodysnatcher and a rebellious princess to save the city, in this wonderfully inventive Victorian-tinged fantasy noir.

“Man of Science” Roger Weathersby scrapes out a risky living digging up corpses for medical schools. When he’s framed for the murder of one of his cadavers, he’s forced to trust in the superstitions he’s always rejected: his former friend, princess Sibylla, offers to commute Roger’s execution in a blood magic ritual which will bind him to her forever. With little choice, he finds himself indentured to Sibylla and propelled into an investigation. There’s a murderer loose in the city of Caligo, and the duo must navigate science and sorcery, palace intrigue and dank boneyards to catch the butcher before the killings tear their whole country apart.

File Under: Fantasy [ Straybound | Royal Magic | A Good Hanging | Secret Sister ]
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  1. Print length
    360 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Angry Robot
  4. Publication date
    September 10, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5.12 x 0.98 x 7.68 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0857668269
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0857668264
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"This is first and foremost a thoroughly entertaining novel…  The convincing setting, engaging characters and an artfully devised plot all combine to give these particular fantasy themes a vivid freshness."
 – Juliet E. McKenna for Interzone Magazine

"The Resurrectionist of Caligo plays with genre in an intriguing and clever way. There are horror elements mixed with fantasy, colonial critique, and class commentary, all blended into a book that is a pleasure to read."
– Tor.com

"I loved the characters, the world-building, the tight plot and the emotional payoff. One of my favorites of the summer!"
– Patrice Sarath, author of The Sisters Mederos and Fog Season

"A striking portrayal of the society from the gutters to the royal palace, as gaudy and vivid as a Hogarth print in its writing about the underbelly of society and living there. The characters were utterly human, trying to do their best in a world which was far from perfect, and the conclusion left me wanting more."
 – Genevieve Cogman, author of  The Invisible Library

"The Resurrectionist of Caligo is gothic fantasy in the extreme. Its pages are packed with fog shrouded streets, eerie blood magic, grave-robbing, court intrigue, bitter rivalries, shattered hearts, faded dreams, elegant clothing, and perhaps the strangest literary mushrooms since Alice in Wonderland."
– Dan Stout, author of Titanshade 

"The world of Resurrectionist is tantalisingly real, the prose is breathlessly witty, and the characters are impossible to avoid loving (or loathing, in a few noteworthy cases). If you've ever called yourself a goth, played 7th Sea, or wished that Pride & Prejudice had magical ink-bees in it, you need this book."
– Tyler Hayes, author of The Imaginary Corpse 

"Trimoboli and Zaloga skillfully deliver a debut that uses alchemy to combine scientific logic, magical elements, and a whodunnit that gives off Sherlock Holmes-ian, gaslamp vibes. The novel is artfully written from dual perspectives but with one fluid style, and will appeal to readers of sf, fantasy, and historical mystery, or those who just can't choose."
– BookList

“Wendy Trimboli and Alicia Zaloga build their world with meticulous care, and the plotting is rich and cunning…a story and characters to savour, in a world painted in vivid detail.”
– SFX Magazine

"Sells itself on a single sentence."
– B&N Sci Fi and Fantasy Blog

About the Author

ALICIA ZALOGA grew up in Virginia Beach not liking the beach, and now moves every few years, sometimes to places near beaches. She has a writing degree from Columbia College Chicago, and when she’s not dealing with life’s chores, she collects hobbies: plucking the E string on the bass, producing an alarming number of artistic doodles, and French beading floral bouquets.

WENDY TRIMBOLI grew up in England, Germany and the United States, and learned to speak two languages well enough that most people can understand her. Determined to ignore her preference for liberal arts, she attended the US Air Force Academy then worked as an intelligence officer, which was less exciting than it sounds. These days she has a creative writing MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and lives in Colorado with her family, border collie, and far too many books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Angry Robot (September 10, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0857668269
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0857668264
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.98 x 7.68 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 38

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WENDY TRIMBOLI grew up in England, Germany and the United States, and learned to speak two languages well enough that most people can understand her. Determined to ignore her preference for liberal arts, she attended the US Air Force Academy then worked as an intelligence officer, which was less exciting than it sounds. These days she has a creative writing MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and lives in Colorado with her family, border collie, and far too many books.

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Amazing book! Creative story and great writing! You’ll love it!
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Amazing book! Creative story and great writing! You’ll love it!
This was such a fun book to read. The characters were wonderfully developed and seemed real! The story was very creative and had great twists and turns. You won’t want to put it down. The writing is very well done. I was very impressed with these authors! I hope they continue creating great literature! The story has universal themes that all readers will enjoy, and they are presented in an interesting way! I also appreciated how clean the writing and story are.
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Megan
5.0 out of 5 stars Whimsical magic, macabre imagery, and lots of intrigue!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019
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I had so much fun reading this book. 🙂

The setting itself was highly enjoyable: though in a fictional land, it drips with Dickensian + European gothic atmosphere. The novel's structure weaves together the "upstairs" (noble) and "downstairs" (poor) perspectives and meshes them together in a veritable Victorian web of characters. There is plenty of macabre imagery provided by one protagonist's occupation as a practitioner of both grave robbing and early modern medicine, plus the nature of the blood magic that is gradually revealed. But a tongue-in-cheek voice is also present, with humor laced through the various plot threads.

It's a light-hearted read, but I was touched by the genuine poignancy of one protagonist's recollections of the trauma and helplessness he felt during his mother's illness and death, echoed again with another character's experience.

There is a murder mystery to be solved, but more important than whodunnit, in the context of this world, are the questions of whether science can explain magic, and if so, what are the implications for the political system, class structure, and religious practices of Caligo? Something to further grapple with in the sequel!

I can't wait to listen to the audiobook version next!
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A. Whitehead
4.0 out of 5 stars A striking debut
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
Roger Weathersby was once a promising surgical student but he is now a "resurrectionist," a corpse-stealer who takes the recently interred to medical schools to further the cause of science. One such incident leads Roger to investigate a spate of similar deaths and rumours of a serial killer at work. Roger's investigation sees him framed as the serial killer. It falls to his brother and Sibylla, a princess of the realm, to help clear his name and allow him to find the true murderer.

The Resurrectionist of Caligo is the joint debut novel by Wendy Trimboli and Alicia Zaloga. It mixes elements of Gothic fiction, steampunk, Victoriana and outright secondary world fantasy, with moments that recall China Mieville but an atmosphere all of it own.

I hadn't heard of the novel prior to randomly wandering into the book's launch party at the Dublin WorldCon in August, and was intrigued enough by the premise to pick the book up. It's proven to be an unexpected delight, a compelling novel with one of the most standard plots you can imagine - an innocent (but not flawless) protagonist framed for a crime he didn't commit, with him and his colleagues trying to clear his name - but set in a vivid and interesting world.

The book engages with a variety of themes across its length. Class struggle is a key point: the rich and powerful get the best medical attention and the best protection whilst the poor are left to suffer and die without acknowledgement. Class responsibility also comes into play: the nobles of the country of Myrcina (of which Caligo is the capital) are shocking arrogant and feel they have no obligations to their servants, whilst the neighbouring empire of Khalishkha has a very different attitude. Myrcina is also sexist and backwards, again whilst Khalishkha appears to be more enlightened.

The novel is told entirely from two POVs. Roger is a surprisingly unsympathetic protagonist. He is arrogant, overconfident, embittered and has enough chips on his solider to open a restaurant. He is also intelligent and principled, and his real plight is powerfully realised in the prose. The authors take a risk making Roger an at times difficult-to-like lead character, but it gives him a more discernible personality and also creates a more interesting arc for character change and growth.

Sibylla is an altogether more interesting protagonist with more agency, despite her station (as several steps removed from the throne) and gender working against her in this world. Watching Sibylla negotiate delicate matters of state and international diplomacy is fun, as she has a lot more charm, wit and finesse than Roger, whose approach is often more of a bull in a china shop.

The book also features some pretty good worldbuilding. Caligo is depicted in all its glory, a city of dimly lit cobbled streets, back-alley gangs and eerie mausoleums, as well as colourful palaces and dingy gaols. The wider world is also described in more detail than expected, with plenty of references to historical events and personages. As a result, the book feels part of a larger tapestry, one that the ending suggests we will get to see more of (a sequel is implied, but not necessary).

The Resurrectionist of Caligo (****) is a superb debut novel, well-written and compelling with fascinating characters and worldbuilding. If it has a weakness, it's that one of the two protagonists can be a little grating and the book can't quite avoid a couple of cliches along the way. But the prose is great, the pacing brisk and the storytelling accomplished. The book is available now in the UK and USA.
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R Hogan
5.0 out of 5 stars Graverobbers and coffins and SCIENCE!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
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This book was so much fun! It was unlike anything I’ve read before, in either setting or plot. I think what I loved the most was the way science and magic were addressed. In books about magic, you don’t often see people of science trying to figure out how these tricks are performed every step of the way. It brought to mind (as it was meant to) the way marvelous new inventions like lighting and medical marvels would have felt to the people of Victorian England. I found Roger’s character so endearing—kinda bumbling, but full of heart and righteous indignation, and absolutely determined to figure out the science behind everything. And Sibet, his childhood friend and now princess, was fascinating with her drive and a very unique magic system, involving both ink and blood. Also, there are dead bodies, coffins, betrayal and intrigue, vocabulary that was a blast to read, and a foreign emperor I just fell in love with. And did I mention the science? Well worth checking out!
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Alicja
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2020
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I have quite mixed feelings about the whole book. I loved the premise of ‘The Resurrectionist of Caligo’, but I was in parts, disappointed in the execution of the story.

The beautiful cover promises ‘Victorian-tinged fantasy noir’ and in a sense, that what reader gets – an intrigue set against the background of (sort of) Victorian magical era. The worldbuilding and a storyline had its weaker moments with some elements not being resolved fully or forgotten. However, some interesting details are introduced thanks to the focus on the medical district.

A lot happens in the last (around) 30 pages of the book, where the action suddenly speeds up, and is then cut too short. But overall, I have enjoyed, in most parts, following Roger and Sibet’s story, and the ending allows for a possible continuation, which I would like to read.
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