Books like City of miracles by Robert Jackson Bennett
Sigrud je Harkvaldsson, renowned for his vengeance, is shaken when his oldest friend and ally, former Prime Minister Shara Komayd, is assassinated. Determined to exact retribution, Sigrud’s pursuit leads him into a decades‑long clandestine conflict that threatens to unravel the very fabric of Bulikov, the City of Miracles.
As he delves deeper, Sigrud must confront an enraged young god and untangle the city’s ancient secrets, realizing that the cost of justice may be his own cursed existence. The novel blends thriller‑style intrigue with high‑stakes political and supernatural stakes, emphasizing themes of revenge, loyalty, and the hidden battles that shape a city’s destiny.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Robert Jackson Bennett
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