Synopsis

In the ravaged aftermath of the Divine Wars, General Turyin Mulaghesh, a hero of Bulikov and rumored war criminal, finds herself exiled to Voortyashtan – once the terrifying stronghold of the god of war and death. Now a desolate ruin, this city of supernatural sentinels and bloody uprisings serves as her quiet, ignoble retirement. Or so it seems. In truth, Mulaghesh has been covertly tasked with a final, critical mission: to investigate a mysterious discovery that holds the potential to either reshape their world or shatter it entirely. Haunted by her past and the weight of countless battles, the aging general must confront not only a dangerous secret but also her own fading belief in her capacity to be the hero she once was. As she navigates the volatile remnants of a divine power, Mulaghesh must decide if she has one more fight left in her to save a world teetering on the brink.

Critical Reception

"Praised as a profound and character-driven work of fantasy, "City of Blades" solidified Robert Jackson Bennett's reputation for crafting intricate worlds and compelling, morally complex protagonists."

Metadata

ISBN:9780553419726
Pages:498
Age Rating:16+

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