Obligatory Bio

New York Times Bestselling author Gail Carriger writes to cope with being raised in obscurity by an expatriate Brit and an incurable curmudgeon. She survived her early years by reading most of her local library and memorizing Greek battles. Eventually, she escaped small town life and inadvertently acquired several degrees in Higher Learning. In pursuit of further finishing, Ms. Carriger traveled the historic cities of Europe, subsisting entirely on biscuits secreted in her handbag. She now resides in the Colonies, surrounded by fantastic shoes, where she insists on tea imported from London.

The Parasol Protectorate books are: Soulless, Changeless, Blameless, Heartless & Timeless. Soulless won the ALA's Alex Award. Manga versions of the first two books release in 2012 (Soulless Vol. 1 & Vol. 2) and Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 3 is due out Nov. 19, 2013. The first in her young adult Finishing School series, Etiquette & Espionage debuted at #9 on NYT. The second in the series, Curtsies & Conspiracies is due out Nov. 2013.

Quotes About Soulless & Links to Reviews

Soulless is a Locus Bestseller!

Soulless wins an ALA Alex Award! (The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.)

"Spectacular debut novel. " ~ Romantic Times (4.5/5 stars)

"Carriger debuts brilliantly with a blend of Victorian romance, screwball comedy of manners and alternate history." ~ star review in Publishers Weekly

"I enjoyed every minute of this wonderfully unexpected twist on paranormals." ~ New York Times Bestselling author Angie Fox

"Deliciously, vampiricly satiric, a tremdendously clever, sexy read." ~ New York Times Bestselling author Karen Marie Moning

"Soulless has all the delicate charm of a Victorian parasol, and all the wicked force of a Victorian parasol secretly weighted with brass shot and expertly wielded. Ravishing." ~ New York Times Bestselling author Lev Grossman

"Soulless is a character-driven romp with great world-building and delicious rapier wit that recalls Austen and P.G. Wodehouse." ~ io9

"Light-hearted and fast-paced, Soulless will please fans of fantasy, historical fantasy and paranormal romance alike." ~ Miami Herald

"The Parasol Protectorate presents what is perhaps the most original twist on vampire and werewolf mythology to ever appear in the genre." ~ RobWillReview

"It's got a great cover, an inventive series title, and the author nearly convinced us that vampires affected Victorian fashion (cravats are great for covering neck marks!) on her web site."
~ EarlyWord

"The main character, Alexia Tarabotti, is feisty and fun reminding one of Buffy the Vampire Slayer at some times and Elizabeth Bennett at others."
~ Jessica Strider

"It’s as fun as it looks, I promise you, and I love that this feels like something new."
~ Janicu

"Alexia Tarabotti may have no soul, but her first book definitely has it in spades." ~ Metamor City

"Fans will enjoy the spin as Ms. Carriger provides a delightful historical fantasy that gives new meaning to a bloody good fantasy." ~ Genre Go Round

"No one ever explains the octopuses, but that's part of its charm." ~ smartygirl

"This book is patently intended to be a fanfic goldmine and I can't wait." ~ Rosefox

"Soulless spans several genres (urban fantasy, historical, steampunk, comedy of manners, romance) and it makes fun of and love to them all." ~ Angievill

"This book is something special, a paean to and gentle satire of the Victorian delight with frivolity, witty to the end." ~ JD Sawyer

Questions or concerns pertaining to the website? Please contact gail *at* gailcarriger *dot* com. Most recent update April 04, 2013.
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