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Author of The Cartographers

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The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
"Equal parts thriller, fantasy and family drama, [with] layers upon layers of expertly told story..."

—The New York Times

2022-04-21T17:24:31+00:00

—The New York Times

"Equal parts thriller, fantasy and family drama, [with] layers upon layers of expertly told story..."
“It’s brilliant. …An enjoyable, fast-paced (and fantastical) thriller... and Shepherd sticks the landing in a deeply satisfying way.”

—The Washington Post

2022-03-24T16:24:25+00:00

—The Washington Post

“It’s brilliant. …An enjoyable, fast-paced (and fantastical) thriller... and Shepherd sticks the landing in a deeply satisfying way.”
“Reminiscent of the work of Dan Brown, Shepherd’s absorbing, inventive second novel … toys expertly with the known unknowns, how we navigate the gloomy backroads of the heart.”

—Oprah Daily

2022-03-27T22:20:13+00:00

—Oprah Daily

“Reminiscent of the work of Dan Brown, Shepherd’s absorbing, inventive second novel … toys expertly with the known unknowns, how we navigate the gloomy backroads of the heart.”
"Peng Shepherd has done it again! The Cartographers is an exquisitely written, brilliantly plotted, absolutely fantastic novel."

–Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Black Ice

2021-11-10T22:35:15+00:00

–Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Black Ice

"Peng Shepherd has done it again! The Cartographers is an exquisitely written, brilliantly plotted, absolutely fantastic novel."
“The Cartographers constantly astonishes... providing many tantalizing twists and surprises along the way as [Shepherd] explores the intersection between science and art, mathematics and magic."

—Associated Press

2022-01-28T17:21:37+00:00

—Associated Press

“The Cartographers constantly astonishes... providing many tantalizing twists and surprises along the way as [Shepherd] explores the intersection between science and art, mathematics and magic."
“A memorable work of speculative fiction... There are echoes of Borges and Bradbury, but Shepherd’s exhilarating and enjoyable work casts a magical glow all its own."

—Wall Street Journal

2022-01-28T17:20:05+00:00

—Wall Street Journal

“A memorable work of speculative fiction... There are echoes of Borges and Bradbury, but Shepherd’s exhilarating and enjoyable work casts a magical glow all its own."
"The Cartographers is a wildly entertaining, imaginative ride, with a cinematic plot that keeps the pages turning.”

—Real Simple Magazine

2022-02-03T22:04:14+00:00

—Real Simple Magazine

"The Cartographers is a wildly entertaining, imaginative ride, with a cinematic plot that keeps the pages turning.”
"One of the cleverest mysteries of the year."

—CrimeReads

2022-01-28T17:22:30+00:00

—CrimeReads

"One of the cleverest mysteries of the year."

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