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The Killing Moon (Dreamblood, Book 1)

Written by N. K. Jemisin

Average Score: 82(4)

The city burned beneath the Dreaming Moon.

In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law. Upon its rooftops and amongst the shadows of its cobbled streets wait the Gatherers - the keepers of this peace. Priests of the dream-goddess, their duty is to harvest the magic of the sleeping mind and use it to heal, soothe . . . and kill those judged corrupt.

But when a conspiracy blooms within Gujaareh's great temple, Ehiru - the most famous of the city's Gatherers - must question everything he knows. Someone, or something, is murdering dreamers in the goddess' name, stalking its prey both in Gujaareh's alleys and the realm of dreams. Ehiru must now protect the woman he was sent to kill - or watch the city be devoured by war and forbidden magic.

Book Details

Fantasy
Paperback, 448 Pages
Published by Orbit on May 01, 2012
ISBN-10 0316187283
ISBN-13 978-0316187282

Reviews


The Wertzone | Adam Whitehead
Review Rating: 90
The novel is a fast read, with a cracking pace that still allows time for some interesting characterisation.
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Fantasy Literature | Terry Weyna
Review Rating: 80
This new world of [N.K. Jemisin] shows that success was no quirk, and that she is here to stay.
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Library Journal | Jackie Cassada
Review Rating: 80
This story, set in a world inspired by Africa and the Middle East, shines for its remarkable characters and graceful prose. (Starred Review)
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Strange Horizons | Erin Horáková
Review Rating: 80
Despite not having connected with the novel as strongly as I might have liked to, it's so well-written and engaging that I highly recommend it.
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