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§Author· 3 books

Ian McDonald

British science fiction author. Born in Manchester.

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§All Books
Cover of The Dervish House by Ian McDonald

The Dervish House

Ian McDonald, 2009
38 ratings
Cover of River of Gods by Ian McDonald

River of Gods

Ian McDonald, 2004
33 ratings
Cover of Brasyl by Ian McDonald

Brasyl

Ian McDonald, 2007
13 ratings

§ About Ian McDonald's books

Books on SansFiction
3
Published
2004–2009
Average rating
3.7 / 5 across 84 ratings
Genres
Dystopian, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction

Start here: The Dervish House (2009)

It begins with an explosion. Another day, another bus bomb. Everyone it seems is after a piece of Turkey. But the shockwaves from this random act of 21st century pandemic terrorism will ripple further and resonate louder than just Enginsoy Square.

Common questions about Ian McDonald

What is Ian McDonald best known for?
Ian McDonald is best known for The Dervish House, published in 2009 with 38 ratings and a 3.8 average. It is the most-rated of Ian McDonald's books on SansFiction.
How many books has Ian McDonald written?
SansFiction lists 3 books by Ian McDonald, published between 2004 and 2009. The most popular are The Dervish House, River of Gods and Brasyl.
Which Ian McDonald book should I read first?
The Dervish House is the usual place to start: it is Ian McDonald's most-rated book here, with a 3.8 average.
What genres does Ian McDonald write?
Ian McDonald's books on SansFiction are tagged Dystopian, Fantasy, Fiction and Science Fiction.

Explore: Dystopian · Fantasy · Fiction · Science Fiction