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In Gujaareh, a city-state governed by the ancient law of peace, the Gatherers protect society by harvesting the magic of the sleeping mind and using it to heal, soothe, and eliminate corruption. When a dangerous conspiracy erupts within the city’s great temple, the most renowned Gatherer, Ehiru, is forced to confront the limits of his beliefs. He must protect a woman he was tasked to kill while facing threats that stalk both Gujaareh’s alleys and the realm of dreams. "The Killing Moon" is the first novel of the Dreamblood Duology, blending magic, intrigue, and the moral quandaries of power.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: N. K. Jemisin
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