Francisco Angulo de Lafuente

The Legend of the Tarazashi (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

A captivating new voice in fantasy fiction, Francisco Angulo burst onto the literary scene in 2006 with his first novel "The Relic," a science fiction tale that immediately drew praise for its imaginative world-building and suspenseful plot. Since then, he has cemented his reputation as a visionary author through works like "The Sniffer" and his epic new novel, "The Legend of Tarazashi."

Born in Madrid in 1976, Angulo grew up enthralled by the boundless creativity of authors like Isaac Asimov and Stephen King. This lifelong passion for fantasy and science fiction shines through in his writing, which blends elements of both genres into something uniquely his own. Like his literary idols, Angulo excels at crafting meticulous imaginary worlds, filling the pages with unforgettable characters and technologies that seem just ahead of our time.

In "The Legend of Tarazashi," Angulo's enormous talent is on full display. The novel centers on the eponymous ancient tribe and their mythical origins, told through the thrilling adventures of young protagonists Nawi and Kokori. Angulo's world-building prowess brings the fictional Tarazashi culture to vivid life, from its rich cosmology to the mysterious artifacts that drive the plot. The epic quest that unfolds will enthrall fantasy fans with its perfect balance of wonder and peril.

Critics have showered "The Legend of Tarazashi" with praise, calling it " spellbinding" (The Guardian) and "a spectacular new addition to the fantasy pantheon" (Los Angeles Times). Like the best works of fantasy, Angulo's novel blends pulse-pounding adventure with universal themes that resonate deeply. It is truly a gift for lovers of speculative fiction everywhere. With his endless inventiveness and insight into the human heart, Francisco Angulo establishes himself as the next giant of the genre.

The Legend of the Tarazashi

My people had always lived in harmony with nature, for the earth was our mother. Our lands stretched north to the great mountains and south to the great river. That was all we knew, none of us ever crossed beyond. My grandfather tells me stories of our people when we sit by the warmth of the campfire at night. He recounted that our ancestors had to cross the snowy peaks of the high mountains, as they were nomads who wandered without a fixed course, living off what they found along the way. Upon arriving at this beautiful place, a dream revealed to them how to cultivate the land. Now we had more than enough food and it was unnecessary to continue wandering. Our diet was mainly vegetarian, only in times of scarcity did we resort to hunting. All the living beings of the forest were part of our family, so we tried to intervene as little as possible, letting Mother Nature do her work.

When I was a child we used to play climbing trees; although it was a children's game we also took the opportunity to collect some bird eggs, always leaving at least two in each nest so that life would not be affected. We had many legends, stories that my grandfather told me. Tales of the wolf king Nazrat or a lonely animal turned demigod.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Old Sailboat
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. August 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798223607700
• Artikelnr.: 68783653

Autorenporträt

Francisco Angulo de Lafuente is a Spanish author, programmer, and biotechnology researcher who has carved out a unique niche at the intersection of science and speculative fiction. Born in Madrid in 1976, Angulo combines his technical expertise with a gift for storytelling that has produced an impressive catalog of 39 published works.

With degrees in Computer Engineering and Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Angulo first gained recognition in the scientific community as the research director of the groundbreaking Ecofa project. His development of second-generation biofuel from bacteria fed with organic waste earned him a patent in 2005 and established him as an innovator in sustainable energy solutions. This revolutionary process, which uses microorganisms to produce biofuel from abundant organic waste materials, demonstrated his ability to think beyond conventional boundariesa skill that would later define his literary career.

Angulo's transition from laboratory to literature has resulted in a prolific output of science fiction novels that blend technical precision with imaginative storytelling. His works, often compared to Jules Verne for their prophetic integration of emerging technologies, explore themes ranging from artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability to post-apocalyptic survival and cyberpunk futures.

Recent acclaimed titles include ApocalipsIA: The Day After AGI (2024), a haunting exploration of artificial general intelligence set in a devastated Madrid; Star Wind: The Pyramid of Destiny (2024), an interplanetary adventure on the alien world of Zephyria; and Shanghai 3 (2024), a cyberpunk thriller set in a mining colony on Europa. His work has garnered international attention, with translations available in multiple languages including Catalan, Danish, and Romanian.

In 2024, Angulo's innovative spirit extended to the tech world when his Enhanced Unified Holographic Neural Network (EUHNN) project, combining ray tracing and CUDA for AI applications, was initially recognized as the winning entry in the NVIDIA and LlamaIndex developer contest, further demonstrating his ability to bridge the gap between theoretical science and practical application.