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Book two of the Quantum Gravity series sees Lila Black drawn into the intoxicatingly dangerous demon realm. Capricious, in love with beauty, demons are best left to themselves. This is not easy when they can't resist tampering with humans. Justina Robson's new series is a joyful... read more

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  • Lila: An android built by the Otopian government, they saved her from death when she was injured in the line of duty, spying in Alfheim, by making her into their ultimate weapon; the main character.
  • Zal: An elf by birth and a demon by initiation, Zal is a rock star in Otopia, an oucast in Alfheim, and a member of a high family in Demonia. He is Lila's love interest and Sorcha's brother.
  • Tath: An elf necromancer in life, he attached his spirit to Lila when he died, and resides in her body.
  • Malachi: A faerie, and a member of the Otopian government. He works with Lila, and considers her a good friend.
  • Max: Lila's sister; an out of work chef.
  • Mr. Friday Head: An earth elemental residing in Zoomenon, he was changed by Zal during his time there. He's termed a golem, a creature made of earth, fire, bone, and spirit.
  • Teazle: A demon, and an assasin. He's friendly with Lila, and considers himself in her debt after events in the book.
  • Sorcha: A demon and Zal's sister, she's a pop star in Otopia.
  • Dr. Williams: Lila's therapist.
  • Sarasilien: An elf with many, many secrets, Lila regards him as something as a father figure.
  • Jones: Add a description of this character.
  • Dar: Elf and friend of Lila's. Lila killed him while saving Zal.
  • Cara Delaware: Lila's boss.
  • Madame des Loupes
  • Buster
  • Jolene
  • Shar
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Lila Black sat in the office of her psychologist, Dr Williams.

Glossary edit see section history

  • Jagon Daga: The Alfheim secret service.
  • Berry: Like a phone or a communications device; can project images.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 5 in Quantum Gravity. (standard series)

Preceded by Keeping It Real, and followed by Going Under.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Justina Robson (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Pyr Books
Country: Amherst, NY., USA
Publication Date: Nov-2007
ISBN: 9781591025979
Page Count: 363

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  • Library of Congress: PR6118.O28 S46 2007
  • Dewey: 823.92

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  • Keeping It Real

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