The Atrocity Archives (Laundry Files, #1)
by Charles Stross
The Atrocity Archives by Charles Stross holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 12.6K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 345 pages.
About The Atrocity Archives
NEVER VOLUNTEER FOR ACTIVE DUTY ...Bob Howard is a low-level techie working for a super-secret government agency. While his colleagues are out saving the world, Bob's under a desk restoring lost data. His world was dull and safe - but then he went and got Noticed. Now, Bob is up to his neck in spycraft, parallel universes, dimension-hopping terrorists, monstrous elder gods and the end of the world. Only one thing is certain: it will take more than a full system reboot to sort this mess out ...This is the first novel in the Laundry Files.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Stross |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 345 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,600 |
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What genre is The Atrocity Archives?
The Atrocity Archives is categorized as Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
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Based on 12.6K reader ratings, The Atrocity Archives has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Atrocity Archives?
The Atrocity Archives has 345 pages.
Who wrote The Atrocity Archives?
The Atrocity Archives was written by Charles Stross. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for The Atrocity Archives?
The ISBN-13 for The Atrocity Archives is 9780441013650.0.
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