On the vibrant, god-haunted island of Kavekana, Priestess Kai operates a unique business: constructing new gods for the Old World, where true deities still reign supreme. Unlike the war-torn city-states of Alt Coulumb and Dresediel Lex, Kavekana remains a hub for Craftsmen and Craftswomen seeking divine conduits. Kai's world is upended when a routine attempt to save a friend's dying idol gravely injures her, leading to her being sidelined from her work and branded unstable. Tired of being dismissed and called 'crazy' by her boss, colleagues, and even her ex-boyfriend, Kai refuses to accept the official story. Her investigation into the idol's demise soon unravels a deeply unsettling conspiracy of silence and fear that threatens not only her sanity but the very fabric of Kavekana's society. Set in a world where lawyers wield lightning, souls are currency, and cities draw power from fallen gods, 'Full Fathom Five' delves into one woman's fight against entrenched power and the search for truth in a phenomenally built modern fantasy landscape.
Critical Reception
"The Washington Post hails it as 'the best kind of urban fantasy, filled with diverse characters and thought-provoking philosophies.'"