Macmillan Publishers

The Cautious Traveller's Guide To The Wastelands: A Novel

A part of our Featured Fiction collection

A stunning historical fantasy perfect for fans of Piranesi and The Midnight Library.

Step aboard the Trans-Siberian Express and prepare for a journey unlike any other. Set against the backdrop of a magical, unsettling landscape, this atmospheric historical fantasy follows an ensemble of passengers making a perilous crossing across the dangerous, uncharted Wastelands, a territory where nature behaves according to its own strange, terrifying laws.

Inside the Story:

  • A Journey Across the Unknown: Experience the claustrophobic luxury of a grand express train shielded against a wilderness that constantly threatens to breach its walls.
  • Complex Character Dynamics: Follow a cast of passengers, each harboring their own secrets, motives, and reasons for braving the deadly route.
  • Rich, Immersive Worldbuilding: Blends historical detail with lush, surreal magic to create a hauntingly atmospheric reading experience.

313 pages, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, softcover Fiction Book

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