An atmospheric and intrigue-filled novel of dead gods, buried histories, and a mysterious, protean city--from one of America''s most acclaimed young SF writers.
The city of Bulikov once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the world, enslaving and brutalizing millionsuntil its divine protectors were killed. Now Bulikov has become just another colonial outpost of the world''s new geopolitical power, but the surreal landscape of the city itselffirst shaped, now shattered, by the thousands of miracles its guardians once worked upon itstands as a constant, haunting reminder of its former supremacy.
Into this broken city steps Shara Thivani. Officially, the unassuming young woman is just another junior diplomat sent by Bulikov''s oppressors. Unofficially, she is one of her country''s most accomplished spies, dispatched to catch a murderer. But as Shara pursues the killer, she starts to suspect that the beings who ruled this terrible place may not be as dead as they seemand that Bulikov''s cruel reign may not yet be over.
Ficha técnica
Editorial: Ivy Books
ISBN: 9780804137171
Idioma: Inglés
Número de páginas: 464
Tiempo de lectura:
9h 36m
Encuadernación: Tapa blanda
Fecha de lanzamiento: 15/09/2014
Año de edición: 2014
Alto: 20.9 cm
Ancho: 13.2 cm
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