G. P. Taylor — Shadowmancer
London, Faber and Faber , 2003. First edition. Paperback. Lovely first trade edition of G. P. Taylor's successful novel, signed by the author. The first trade edition, first impression. Preceded by the true first edition of 2002, published privately. Signed by the author to title page.A Christian allegory in the form of a fantasy adventure by G. P. Taylor. A bestselling novel in the UK and the US despite the controversial negative portrayal of witches and pagans, whom it claims have been tricked by and worship the Devil.The plot follows the evil sorcerer Reverend Obadiah Demurral, who is seeking two powerful amulets to control the elements and dominate the world.The novel was translated into forty-eight languages. G. P. Taylor is a best-selling English author. In the original publisher's printed wraps. Externally lovely. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .