David Grant has a singular talent--he can affect the course of his dreams.

Quite by chance, he discovers the existence of the Trans-Humanist Institute and their lucid dreaming lessons. He discovers that under the tutelage of Dr. Thotmoses he has more control over his dreams. However, his talent soon runs away with him and he visits dreamplaces while awake. The waking world and the dreaming world collide. Grant ends up sedated in a hellish mental institution . . . but escapes through his lucid dreams, which he is beginning to control--though the control is far from perfect.

Grant discovers, to his horror, that Dr. Thotmoses belongs to the Caucasus Synod Western Orthodox Church, and that they have been grooming him because of his fantastic dreaming talents. Only someone with his talent at manipulating reality and dream can bring their prayer to the Divine Presence in the universe. Many have tried this journey, few have succeeded. Those who have returned successful are rewarded beyond their wildest dreams.

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Praise for this book

“A fresh and intriguing science fiction voice.” —Denver Post

“[Nasir is] a writer who loves words and can turn them into the vital stuff of experience....You'll see a world through new eyes.” —Jack Dann

“A dazzling achievement that heralds Nasir as a bright new voice in science fiction.” —Booklist on Quasar

“An interesting new writer.” —The Washington Post Book World

“The overall effect of the novel is that of a disturbing vivid dream. Recommend this great book to Neal Stephenson and William Gibson fans ready for a cultural cyberpunk twist.” —Voice of Youth Advocates on Tower of Dreams




About the Author

Jamil Nasir has won great recognition and a large readership through the publication of his short stories in Asimov's, Universe, Interzone and Aboriginal SF. He is the author of four novels: Distance Haze, Tower of Dreams, Quasar, and The Higher Space.


Title: The Houses of Time
Author(s): Jamil Nasir
ISBN: 9781466846036
Copyright 2013
Release Date: May 14, 2013
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub,mobi | Learn More about our supported formats
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