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God's War

byKameron Hurley

Genres: Science Fiction Sci-Fi Noir Space Opera

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy complex characters in a richly built science fiction world with themes of survival and power.

Topics SurvivalPowerFreedom

MoodDark, Suspenseful

Female protagonist

RomanceMinor Subplot

ViolenceModerate

Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

'Hurley's world-building is phenomenal . . . highly engaging' Publishers WeeklyThe first instalment of the action-packed Bel Dame Apocrypha trilogy - perfect for fans of Becky Chambers and N. K. JemisinNyx is a bel dame, a bounty hunter paid to collect the heads of deserters - by almost any means necessary.'Almost' proved to be the problem.Cast out and imprisoned for breaking one rule too many, Nyx and her crew of mercenaries are all about the money. But when a dubious government deal with an alien emissary goes awry, her name is at the top of the list for a covert recovery.While the centuries-long war rages on only one thing is certain: the world's best chance for peace rests in the hands of its most ruthless killers. . .Make sure you've read the rest of the series:1. God's War2. Infidel3. Rapture

Language

Published on

16/01/2014

Pages

396

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780091952785

Price Comparison

waterstones

Paperback

16.99 £

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