Tales from the Half-Continent is a captivating addition to D.M. Cornish's richly imagined Monster Blood Tattoo series. This collection of two enthralling stories invites readers to journey deeper into the Half-Continent, a world brimming with danger, wonder, and intricate lore. Known for its unique blend of 18th-century fantasy and detailed world-building, the Half-Continent is a place where iron ships sail vinegar seas, monster-hunters enhance themselves through perilous surgeries, and humans coexist uneasily with the monstrous.

This fourth from D.M. Cornish stands apart from the main trilogy, offering standalone tales that expand the reader's understanding of this fascinating universe. These stories run parallel to the events of the Monster Blood Tattoo series but focus on new characters and conflicts, adding fresh perspectives to the vast tapestry of the Half-Continent.

D. M. Cornish is an award-winning author and illustrator who stormed the American market with the first book in his acclaimed fantasy series, Monster-Blood Tattoo, which received starred reviews in School Library Journal and Booklist. He is from Adelaide, where he studied illustration at the University of South Australia.

"This extraordinarily richly complex companion piece to Monster Blood Tattoo is highly recommended for lovers of Dickensian or steam-punk worlds and for its thrilling escapes, monsters, eccentric characters and engaging, playful use of language. Fabulous stuff!" — Chloë Mauger, Reading Time, Children's Book Council of Australia

"This story has all the elements readers expect of the author, adventure, fantasy, fighting monsters and the detailed daily life of the citizens of Brandenbrass." — Rhyllis Bignell, Read Plus