Lavie Tidhar

Lavie Tidhar is an Israeli-born writer known for his works in science fiction, fantasy, and alternate history. He has won several awards, including the World Fantasy Award and the British Science Fiction Award.

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  1. 1. Osama

    The First Casualty

    In this genre-blending novel, a private detective is drawn into a surreal world where pulp fiction and reality intertwine. Tasked with finding a mysterious woman who appears in countless books and films, the detective's journey takes him across a fragmented landscape, where he encounters alternate versions of historical events and figures. As he delves deeper, the boundaries between his own existence and the fictional world of a notorious terrorist begin to blur, leading to a haunting exploration of identity, myth, and the nature of truth.

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  2. 2. Maror

    Set against the vibrant and tumultuous backdrop of Israel, this gripping narrative weaves together the lives of diverse characters, each grappling with their own personal struggles and ambitions. The story delves into the intricate layers of society, exploring themes of identity, power, and morality as it unfolds through a series of interconnected events. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human nature, the narrative paints a vivid picture of a land steeped in history and conflict, where the lines between right and wrong blur, and every choice carries profound consequences.

  3. 3. A Man Lies Dreaming

    Set against the backdrop of an alternate history, this gripping tale unfolds in a world where Adolf Hitler, having lost power in Germany, finds himself working as a private detective in 1930s London. As he navigates the gritty underworld, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of crime, political intrigue, and personal vendettas. The narrative weaves between the detective's perspective and the harrowing experiences of a Holocaust survivor, creating a haunting exploration of identity, power, and the haunting shadows of history. This thought-provoking story challenges perceptions and delves into the darkest corners of human nature.

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  4. 4. The Violent Century

    Set against the backdrop of an alternate 20th century, the narrative follows the lives of two British superhumans, Fogg and Oblivion, as they navigate a world transformed by the emergence of individuals with extraordinary abilities. These superhumans, known as "The Changed," are caught in the throes of global conflicts, from World War II to the Cold War, as they grapple with questions of morality, identity, and loyalty. The story weaves through time, exploring the personal and political ramifications of power, love, and betrayal, ultimately painting a poignant picture of a century marked by violence and the enduring quest for redemption.

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  5. 5. The Circumference Of The World

    A grieving woman searches the shadowy world of rare-book dealers, collectors, and cultists for her missing husband, whose obsession with an elusive pulp science fiction novel may have swallowed him whole. Her quest draws in a hustler with a nose for lost texts and a ruthless collector, while interleaved stories and fragments of the fabled book itself blur boundaries between authorship and myth. Part literary mystery and part speculative noir, it becomes a meditation on love, grief, and the dangerous gravity of stories.

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  6. 6. Central Station

    Set in a near-future Tel Aviv transformed into an interstellar crossroads, the book weaves together linked stories about immigrants, traders, exiles, criminals and artificial intelligences whose lives intersect around a bustling spaceport. Mixing noirish detective threads, intimate family dramas and surreal encounters with digital deities and colonial leftovers, it explores memory, identity, migration and the moral costs of progress in a vividly imagined, multicultural future.

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