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The gripping sequel to Seth Dickinson's The Traitor, this is an extraordinary, Machiavellian fantasy of power and empire.

About the Author

Seth Dickinson's short fiction has appeared in various publications including Analog, Asimov's, Clarkesworld, Lightspeed, Strange Horizons and Beneath Ceaseless Skies. He is an instructor at the Alpha Workshop for Young Writers, winner of the 2011 Dell Magazines Award, and a lapsed student of social neuroscience. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. The Monster is his second novel, following The Traitor, which was shortlisted for the 2016 David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut.

Reviews

A fascinating tale of political intrigue and national unrest
*Washington Post on The Traitor *

A tale of intelligence and wonder, set in a believable, detailed world that is populated with rich characters. From the first page I was sucked into a world of captivating intrigue and Machiavellian politics
*John Gwynne on The Traitor *

Smart. Brutal. Gut-wrenching. You’ll be captivated from the very first page. Dickinson is a sly, masterful writer who pulls no punches. Get ready to have your heart ripped out through your throat. Highly recommended
*Kameron Hurley on The Traitor *

Seth Dickinson skillfully combines intrigue, action, and philosophical musings to create a suspenseful and deeply satisfying read. An intelligent and accomplished first novel reminiscent of Le Guin in its reflections on imperialism, colonialism, and the attractions and corruptions of power
*Una McCormack on The Traitor *

Dickinson has written a poet’s Dune, a brutal tale of empire, rebellion, fealty, and high finance that moves like a rocket and burns twice as hot. The Traitor Baru Cormorant is a mic drop for epic fantasy
*Max Gladstone on The Traitor*

Brutal, relentless and with the heartbreaking beauty of the best tragedies. The Traitor is a haunting book that asks hard questions about revolution, change, and what it means to keep faith
*Aliette de Bodard on The Traitor*

Stunning! There are moments that take my breath away
*Ellen Kushner on The Traitor *

In a field where too many writers simply retell the same old stories, Dickinson’s originality and ambition are to be applauded
*Guardian on The Traitor*

Heart-stopping and utterly harrowing, and makes Game of Thrones look like Jackanory
*Independent on The Traitor*

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms meets Guns, Germs, and Steel
*RisingShadow*