Fireworks and Darkness
Fireworks and Darkness is a 2002 young adult novel by Natalie Jane Prior. It follows the story of Simeon Runciman who is a firework maker and former dark magician who is caught up in murder and magic when his enemy reappears.[1] It is followed by a companion book entitled Star Locket which was published in 2006.[2]
 First edition | |
| Author | Natalie Jane Prior |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Getty Images, Shutterstock |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult, crime, speculative fiction |
| Publisher | Angus & Robertson |
Publication date | 1 May 2002 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 211 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 0-207-19971-X |
| Followed by | Star Locket |
Background
Fireworks and Darkness was first published in Australia on 1 May 2002 by Angus & Robertson in trade paperback format.[3] In 2006 it was re-released in mass market paperback format.[4] Fireworks and Darkness won the 2003 Davitt Award for best young-adult novel and was a short-list nominee for the 2002 Aurealis Award for best young-adult novel but lost to The Hand of Glory by Sophie Masson.[5][6]
Synopsis
It follows the story of Simeon Runciman, who is a firework maker and former dark magician who is caught up in murder and magic when his enemy reappears.
References
- "Fireworks And Darkness by Natalie Jane Prior". HarperCollins. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- "Other Books by Natalie Jane Prior". nataliejaneprior.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- "Bibliography: Fireworks and Darkness". ISFDB. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- "Fireworks and Darkness (Ostermark Companion Novels, book 1) by Natalie Jane Prior". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- "Davitt Awards 2003". Davitt Awards. Archived from the original on 16 July 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- "The Locus Index to SF Awards: 2004 Aurealis Awards". Locus Online. Retrieved 28 April 2010.