Author:Mary Shelley

Now a Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition with an introduction by Elizabeth Kostova and cover art by Ghost World creator Daniel Clowes, Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel presents the epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror.
I enjoyed [In Borrowed Light] so much that I've bought the first two [books in the Langani series]
—— Historical Novels Review[Praise for A Durable Fire:] An epic of murder, betrayal, love, loss, forgiveness and redemption
—— The TimesHilarious... Smart, confident and, in places, eye wateringly upfront
—— Elizabeth Buchan , Sunday TimesPowered by Jon Canter's sharp and original wit and his constantly fizzing prose...an acute and very funny novel about the perils of rural life and of falling a little bit in love with your next-door neighbour
—— Daily MailAs an advertisement for either urban or rural living among self-satisfied characters, Worth is a toe-curling horror story; as a cheeky and well-directed poke in said characters' eyes, it's a winner
—— Independent on SundayCanter is a sympathetic writer and one with a keen eye and ear for the absurd. There are sentences on almost every page which raise a smile
—— ScotsmanWith shades of Mike Leigh's Another Year, it's a consistently funny skewering of middle-class clichés with memorable characters and a dark twist
—— ShortlistIt's set in my favourite place (Suffolk) and I opened it at random, read a page and laughed
—— Julie Myerson , Daily TelegraphA darkly comic read that's perfect for anyone considering chucking in city life and starting afresh
—— Sport MagazineThe author's comic take on the gap between his characters' aspirations and their shortfall makes for hilarious, snappy reading... A sermon on the perils of the rural dream, it will have estate agents blanching. But as a robust and sharp piece of fiction, it is smart, confident and, in places, eye wateringly upfront
—— Elizabeth Buchan , Sunday TimesJon Canter is hilarious and self-deprecating, a wonderful, wise and witty writer
—— Helen FieldingJon Canter is a North London Woody Allen
—— IndependentCanter is a sharp writer with a wickedly dry wit
—— MetroHilarious…every page contains a joke
—— Christopher Hirst , IndependentMetropolitan media types transplanted to Suffolk provides fertile ground for Canter’s third hilarious novel…every page contains a joke
—— Christopher Hirst , IndependentAcute, horrifying and entertaining
—— The LadyPleasingly geeky novel ... No wonder there are plans to make into a film
—— ShortlistReady Player One is a fantastic adventure set in a futuristic world with a retro heart. Once I started reading, I didn't want to put it down and I couldn't wait to pick it back up
—— S.G. Browne, author of Breathers and FatedCline's novel is a nerdcore odyssey; engaging and fun, this Gen-X popcult thrillride drew me in like a Galaxian machine set to free play.
—— James SwallowCline [crafts] a fresh and imaginative world from our old toy box ... Cline strikes the nerves of nerd culture as expertly as Andy played that skeleton organ in The Goonies
—— Entertainment WeeklyTotally awesome!
—— Edinburgh Evening NewsI would recommend this book in a heartbeat...young or old - it's just brilliant!
—— Books4Teens.co.ukIn the safe hands of none other than Mr. Steven Spielberg, this is your last chance to read the book before the movie hype drowns out the written word. A mixed up dystopian fantasy adventure novel with more nods to 80’s pop culture than even the biggest John Hughes fan will be able to handle, it’s just a whole lot of fun to read
—— 'Best books of 2015’, All in LondonThis is one you need to read before EVERYONE knows about it!
—— So FeminineUltimately entertaining, enthusiastic and enjoyable. A real must-have for any collection…a beautifully constructed piece of escapism which will pull you in with such vigour that you miss your train stop.
—— Live MagazinesPowerful and very timely message
—— Guardian






