The Lord of Opium
Front cover of The Lord Of Opium. | |
| Author | Nancy Farmer |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Mike Rosamilia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult, Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | Atheneum Books |
Publication date | 2013 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 405 pp |
| ISBN | 978-1-4424-8254-8 |
| OCLC | 2012030418 |
| [Fic]-DC23 | |
| LC Class | PZ7.F23814Lor2013 |
| Preceded by | The House of the Scorpion |
The Lord Of Opium is a 2013 science fiction novel by Nancy Farmer and is the sequel to the 2002 novel The House of the Scorpion. The book was first published on September 3, 2013, by Atheneum Books and follows the ongoing adventures of Matteo "Matt" Alacran. Largely centered around Matt's new regime in Opium, it explores the temptation of absolute power and Matt's struggle to not become the same type of ruler as the original El Patrón. As a 15-year-old boy, once a victim of hatred and disdain, he now finds himself in a position of wealth, power, and complete control over people.