Smoking mirrors the obsidian mirror in the mexico gallery of the british museum right never fails to fascinate visitors, and the name of the god with which the mirror is commonly associated tezcatlipoca never fails to fascinate those who study the mexica aztecs, for it means smoking mirror. Aztec obsidian mirror practice this exercise is taken from the oral tradition of the ancient mexicans and still used in the practice of nahualism today. His father has gone missing, the boy presumes hes been murdered by a man his father knew. Oct 04, 2012 obsidian mirror is an really interesting read and one of those books i want to reread again soon as i think ill get as much, if not more, from a second reading. Jan 01, 20 the book is unintelligible unless you have first read the earlier volume, and my ability to follow the story suffered from having read the obsidian mirror a long twentyone months earlier. Apr 15, 20 the first book in a new series, the obsidian mirror is another trademark catherine fisher work that blends science fiction and fantasy. The use of mirrors in mesoamerican culture was associated with the idea that they served as portals to a realm that could be seen but not interacted with. We encounter all the familiar characters from the the obsidian mirror.
The obsidian mirror, the first book in a trilogy, tells the tale of a silicon valley pr executive whose life takes a turn for the weird when a fasttalking coyote appears on her doorstep and plunges her into a whirlwind of hijacked technology, ancient evil, and environmental threat. In the brightest night, sunny described it as a kind of. When sierra carter, an outofwork pr executive, receives a call from quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent god of the aztecs, she suddenly has more problems on her plate than unemployment. Jun 30, 2014 available on amazon as paperback, ebook release in september. Book 1 chronoptika and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Parents need to know that obsidian mirror is the start of a new timetravel series by catherine fisher, the popular author of the incarceron series. Obsidian mirror ebook by catherine fisher rakuten kobo. Aztec rulers used a doublesided obsidian mirror to oversee their subjects. This book is exactly the same book as the slanted worlds obsidian mirror trilogy. Even when your work with a black obsidian mirror leads you to a level of selfawareness you werent keen on discovering, keep pushing and developing healthier behaviors. The obsidian mirror could best be described as a fantasy there are definite magical elements, science fiction there is a time travel theme, paranormal supernatural there are faelike beings known as the shee, historical fictionfantasy its a time travel story so we get views into the past, all centered around a mystery. In book two of the critically acclaimed obsidian mirror series, new york times bestselling author catherine fisher, called the first lady of british fantasy by the london times, once again shows us that she is a master of worldbuilding and surprising plottwists. Lastly, i was really impressed with how modern and foresightful the story is, with little vignettes of news that are sadly true in todays political climate.
The obsidian mirror could best be described as a fantasy there are definite magical elements, science fiction there is a time travel theme, paranormal supernatural there are faelike beings known as the shee, historical fictionfantasy its a time travel story so. The obsidian mirror goodreads meet your next favorite book. The art of black mirror scrying rosemary ellen guiley. Mar 27, 2018 obsidian mirror posted in atm, optics and diy forum. There is a bit to like about the male protagonist, however, he wasnt highly relatable for me. Lot 2 obsidian mirror series hbdj catherine fisher nyt bestseller slanted worlds. An ancient tradition among many mesoamerican cultures was the practice of divination using the surface of a. Necocyaotl, god of death and destruction, has placed his essence in every device, causing people. Obsidian may be found naturally on rare occasions, when there is flowing water and source lava blocks. Who, part blade runner, and part a midsummer nights dream, a genrebusting fantasy from the author of incarceron in book two of the critically acclaimed obsidian mirror series, new york times bestselling author catherine fisher. Preferably an obsidian mirror as obsidian stone was the choice of the nahuas or shaman step 2.
Who, part blade runner, and part a midsummer nights dream, a genrebusting fantasy from the author of incarceron in book two of the critically acclaimed obsidian mirror series, new york times bestselling author catherine fisher, called the first lady of british fantasy by the london times, once again shows us that she is a master of worldbuilding and surprising plottwists. Not as exciting or thrilling as the first volume in the series, but this is still a ya novel well above average. In the brightest night, sunny described it as a kind of horrible. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Men have been lost in it, the dead brought back to life through it, and the future annihilated by it. Golden hour with tree cover, lychencoated, worn stones doesnt equal the best photos, but they should be. In book two of the critically acclaimed obsidian mirror series, new york times bestselling author. The slanted worlds obsidian mirror book 2 catherine fisher. If you are drawn to a black obsidian mirror, you are ready. Drawing on the power of creativity, wisechild listens to and learns from her inner voices the critical judge, the rebel, the scared and needy children of various ages and uses evocative imagery to describe the emotional settings of her. Obsidian mirror series audiobooks listen to the full.
Obsidian mirror is an really interesting read and one of those books i want to reread again soon as i think ill get as much, if not more, from a second reading. The mexican god, tezcatlipoca, or smokey mirror, is often depicted with an obsidian mirror, sometimes replacing his right foot, sometimes at his head or chest. Or this is what will happen unless the mirror is destroyed. The obsidian mirror is a delightful read as a puzzle book. The obsidian mirror was a metaphor for rulership and power among the aztecs. That smoke is the dream, and the mirror is you, the dreamer.
Greatness was supposed to use it to spy on the rainwings, but did not, due to the fact that she did not trust any items created by animus dragons. Men have been lost in it, the dead brought back to life through it. Last january, i sent my publisher, diversion books, the draft of the third, final, and in my opinion anyway best book of the trilogy, lords of the night. Youll soon find that the reflection you see in your black obsidian is more satisfying than it has ever been before. Necocyaotl, god of death and destruction, has placed his essence in every device, causing people to place their selfinterest and personal desires above all else. Jul 28, 2012 obsidian is a deep purple and black block. Book 2 shakespeare quartet by catherine fisher paperback.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the slanted worlds obsidian mirror book 2. The door in the moon 3 by catherine fisher 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Obsidian mirror is a collection of projects and ideas from fernando melchor. The obsidian mirror is both thriller and science fiction and being written in fishers acid prose is equally satisfying to fans of both genres the times book description. The slanted worlds obsidian mirror book 2 and millions of other books are. But the truth he finds at the snowbound wintercombe abbey is far. A spellbinding maze of mysteryfilled pages full of unexpected twists and turns that will draw readers in combines time travel, the fey or faeries, and a future in ruins with. Affirming and inspiring, the obsidian mirror explores the vivid and personal journey of an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Keenan has inherited the mantle of stalwarts patricia briggs and kim harrison, and the obsidian mirror is a masterpiece of thrills for every fantasy reader. Jake, oberon venn and his factotum piers, george wharton, sarah, maskelyne and rebecca, jakess father david, janus, summer, gideon, and even john harcourt symmes makes a repeat appearance. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the obsidian mirror. He is said to be the lord of sorcery, king of rulers, and lord of the night, and through his mirror, he could see.
Who, part blade runner, and part a midsummer nights dream, this is a genrebusting fantasy series from the new york times bestselling author of incarceronperfect for fans of cassandra clares the mortal instruments. Jakes father disappears while working on mysterious experiments with the obsessive, reclusive oberon venn. The obsidian mirror publishers summary sierra carter learns that her former employers technology is in reality a means of spreading a deadly evil around the world. Named a best book of the year by the washington post, horn book, slj, kirkus, pw, ccbc, yalsa. It is said to not have performed as well after something may have been done to it by stonemover. Over time the coin was split into two halves, and until they are put back together the two. Try to describe yourself while you look into the mirror. The most common scrying mirror obsidian material is.
The slanted worlds is the second in a projected set of four books the chronoptika written by. Black obsidian mirror gaze into your reflection with one of these black obsidian mirrors to give yourself the space and time to get to know yourself on a deeper level every aspect of yourself. Available on amazon as paperback, ebook release in september. The door in the moon obsidian mirror book 3 catherine fisher. In book two of the critically acclaimed obsidian mirror series, new york times. Read obsidian mirror by catherine fisher available from rakuten kobo. The slanted worlds obsidian mirror by catherine fisher. As in incarceron, the themes here are complex nothing more mindbending than the idea of time travel, but the violence is milder. This book also featured jack, a teenager who desperately wants to find his missing father, the mysterious oberon venn whose mission in life is to save his wife from a deadly accident. The slanted worlds obsidian mirror book 2 kindle edition by catherine fisher. Black obsidian mirror, shop energy muses obsidian mirrors. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read obsidian mirror.
Obsidian mirror book list, reading level information, appropriate reading age. The obsidian mirror he said, i am the smokey mirror, because i am looking at myself in all of you, but we dont recognize each other because of the smoke inbetween us. Golden hour with tree cover, lychencoated, worn stones doesnt equal the best photos, but they should be clear enough for studyreference. The slanted worlds obsidian mirror book 2 kindle edition by fisher, catherine. Oct 04, 2012 the obsidian mirror drew me in, entangled me within its web, and left me wanting more, much more which is good, as its part of a series. The book is unintelligible unless you have first read the earlier volume, and my ability to follow the story suffered from having read the obsidian mirror a long twentyone months earlier. Unfortunately, unlike the incarceron duology or the relic master books, the obsidian mirror does not quite manage to blend these two subgenres convincingly, and suffers under the weight of its own excesses. There are mentions of a dystopian world in the future, but most of the action takes place in the present day. Obsidian may be found naturally on rare occasions, when there is flowing water and source lava blocks nearby. Mirrors in precolumbian mesoamerica were fashioned from stone and served a number of uses, from the decorative to the divinatory. I also have a childrens book that was selfpublished, but lets leave that aside for now. Filled with crystal meanings, intentions, and practices, our books. In book two of the critically acclaimed obsidian mirror series, new york times bestselling author catherine fisher, called the first lady of british fantasy by the.