Book description
Set in an imaginative alternate version of modern Los Angeles,
"Earthquake Weather" begins with the murder of the Fisher King
of the West, Scott Crane. His body is taken to the magically protected
home of the Sullivans, and their 13-year-old adopted son, Koot, a boy
destined to be the next Fisher King. But for now, he must aid in
reuniting Scott Crane's body and spirit, and restoring him to life.
Tim Powers (1952 - ) Tim Powers was born in Buffalo, New York, and
educated at California State University, gaining a degree in English. It
was at University that he met K. W. Jeter and James Blaylock, who became
friends and occasional collaborators, and the three of them are regarded
as the founding fathers of the steampunk literary movement. He was also
a friend of noted SF writer Philip K. Dick. Tim Powers is the author of
many highly regarded novels and among his many honours are two Philip K.
Dick Awards (for the Anubis Gates and Dinner at Deviant's Palace) and
two World Fantasy Awards (for Last Call and Declare). The fourth Pirates
of the Caribbean film is based on his 1988 novel On Stranger Tides. Tim
Powers lives in California.
