Cities of the Red Night
A Novel
Published in 1981, Cities of the Red Night is a queer fantasy and alternate history novel by William S. Burroughs. Readers will find themes of gays.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 17 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 16 editions across 3 languages.
It runs to roughly 332 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Cities of the Red Night
Clem Snide, a private detective, has to solve a case of ritual murder. In the Gobi Desert 100,000 years ago, a red virus has erupted. And in the 18th century, gay pirates have set up their own republics in South America and are at war with the conquistadors. All three stories are merged at the end in a giant trans-time, trans-space battle.
Quick answers
Who wrote Cities of the Red Night?
Cities of the Red Night was written by William S. Burroughs and first published in 1981.
What genre is Cities of the Red Night?
It is usually shelved as Queer Fantasy and Alternate History.
How long is Cities of the Red Night?
The median edition has 332 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Cities of the Red Night?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Once and Future Witches, Alvin Journeyman and The Alteration.
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