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Set in the universe of "The Magic Goes Away," "The Burning City" follows the people of Yagen‑Atep’s city, where flames cannot be started by accident yet can consume the entire metropolis. The volatile god of fire both protects and destroys the inhabitants, forcing them to confront their own internalized fear of burning. Whandall Placehold, a long‑time resident, reaches adulthood amid the city’s dangerous streets and dreams of escaping the god’s wrath. His only hope may lie in Morth of Atlantis, an enigmatic sorcerer who killed his father.
The narrative explores the tension between freedom and control, the impact of a powerful deity on daily life, and the struggle to survive in a city where fire is both essential and deadly.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Larry Niven
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