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Every two thousand years the dark star Oma appears, unleashing death and strange powers across the world. The ruined kingdom of Saiduan lies in ruins, while the nation of Dhai faces an invasion from a visiting force bearing the faces of those they seek to destroy. In the midst of this turmoil an illegitimate ruler and a scullery maid with unpredictable magic must fight to protect their people. As the foreign Empire spreads like disease, a former ally takes up her Empress’s sword to challenge the invaders. Two enslaved scholars embark on a treacherous journey home, carrying a long‑lost secret that they hope will stop the Empire’s advance. With enemies who look like allies, trust becomes the greatest danger.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Kameron Hurley
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