Matthew Hughes - The Gist Hunter and Other Stories (epub)[j_ray]

The Gist Hunter & Other Stories chronicles nine unique stories
set in the Dying Earth-esque planet that expands the universe of Matthew
Hughes's Archonate novels. This series of stories best introduces and
plays companion pieces to Black Brillion, Fool Me Twice, and Fools
Errant.

The tales of Henghis Hapthorn, Old Earth's "foremost freelance
discriminator," combines the best of mystery and science fantasy while
recalling the excellence of Gene Wolfe's arch irony and the witty
mannerisms of Jack Vance. Though fantastical, something is true-to-life
in Hapthorn's amusing and bewildered set of conversations and
circumstances. It's a futuristic pull with just the right quirk.

The stories of lowly student Guth Bandar and his slightly off-beat and
unconventional studies slowly reveal the complexities and wonder of the
amazing noosphere. As Banter roams through life and studies, the
incredibly vital noosphere acts as the Archonate's collective
unconsciousness. Bandar's rise from his student status to veteran
noönaut will have him quickly realize that a little learning is
dangerous learning when spread too thin.

The Gist Hunter & Other Stories is a perfect introduction to the great
work by Matthew Hughes, and one that admirers of science fiction and
fantasy will respect and enjoy.

Title: The Gist Hunter & Other Stories
Series: Tales of Henghis Hapthorn
Author: Matthew Hughes
Published: August 5, 2014, by Night Shade Books
Language: English
Genre: Fantasy
ISBN-10: 1597805076
ISBN-13: 978-1597805070
Length: 256 pages