Following the cataclysmic events of *Gideon the Ninth*, Harrowhark Nonagesimus, the last necromancer of the Ninth House, is thrust into the Emperor's service aboard his haunted space station, the Mithraeum. Stripped of her memories, plagued by a deteriorating mind and body, and haunted by the ghost of a murdered planet, Harrow struggles to master her powers and fight an unwinnable war. Alongside a detested rival and under the tutelage of three demanding teachers, she must unravel a labyrinthine mystery that threatens not only her sanity but the fate of the entire galaxy. As alliances crumble and betrayals mount, Harrow faces unsettling questions about her past, her identity, and whether her survival is a boon or a curse to the universe she's sworn to protect. This mind-bending sequel delves deeper into Muir's unique blend of necromantic horror, space opera, and psychological mystery.
Critical Reception
"As an Amazon pick for Best SFF of 2020 and a New York Times and USA Today bestselling sequel, *Harrow the Ninth* cemented its place as a critically acclaimed and commercially successful entry in a genre-bending series."