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Short fictions and illusions, and good omens, a humorous novel about the end of the world cowritten with terry pratchett. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read smoke and mirrors. Smoke and mirrors short fictions and illusions by neil. Gaiman, whos also provided a disarmingly genial introduction, calls these tales messages from lookingglass land and pictures in shifting clouds. Smoke and mirrors in the deft hands of neil gaiman, magic is no mere illusion. Chivalry by neil gaiman from smoke and mirrors youtube. An active book discussion forum for both fiction and non fiction books including forums for religion, philosophy, science, politics, current events and more. Smoke and mirrors neil gaiman paperback harpercollins.
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