In the Basilisk Lands

Martin Davies grew up in North West England. He has travelled widely, including in the Middle East and India, and his plan for his debut novel THE CONJUROR'S BIRD was put together on a trekking holiday in Greenland. He lives in South West London and works as a producer for an international media company.

'A highly readable page-turner' -- Guardian on THE CONJUROR'S BIRD 20061007 'A pacy confection of history, mystery and romance... a most engaging and unusual novel' -- The Times on THE CONJUROR'S BIRD 20061007 'An enjoyable tale of love, loss and taxidermy ... a cracking holiday read.' -- Observer on THE CONJUROR'S BIRD 20060129 'Two gripping, intercut narratives... a lyricism that captures the joy of the natural world... a highly successful and informative entertainment' -- Independent on THE CONJUROR'S BIRD 20060129 'An absorbing historical detective story ... a beautifully evoked narrative from the past' -- Guardian on THE CONJUROR'S BIRD 20060129 'Ambitious and intriguing... part thriller, part love story, part quest, this is a hugely readable book.' -- Spectator on THE CONJUROR'S BIRD 20060129 'This book haunts me: I was moved, intrigued and entertained and, with each page turned, I wanted, very much, to know what was going to happen. Economically and beautifully drawn, the enigmatic delicacy of the characters and the way the stories of the past and the present intersect so teasingly, so elegantly...deeply satisfying' -- Posie Graeme-Evans on THE CONJUROR'S BIRD 20050228