A Desolation Called Peace
A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine is a science fiction novel published by Tor Publishing Group on March 2, 2021. This 496-page book serves as the sequel to Martine’s acclaimed debut, A Memory Called Empire, and continues to explore the complexities of communication and conflict in a richly imagined universe. The narrative follows Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus as she grapples with an alien armada that threatens Teixcalaanli space, highlighting the urgent need for diplomacy in the face of impending disaster.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that delves into themes of action and adventure within the space opera genre. As Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass attempt to navigate the challenges of engaging with a hostile entity, the stakes are high, with the potential for either catastrophic war or a new understanding. This edition invites readers to experience the intricacies of interstellar relations and the weight of choices that could alter the fate of an empire.
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WINNER OF THE 2022 HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL
“[An] all around brilliant space opera, I absolutely love it.”—Ann Leckie, on A Memory Called Empire
A Desolation Called Peace is the spectacular space opera sequel to Arkady Martine’s genre-reinventing, Hugo Award-winning debut, A Memory Called Empire.
An alien armada lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is running out of options.
In a desperate attempt at diplomacy with the mysterious invaders, the fleet captain has sent for a diplomatic envoy. Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass—still reeling from the recent upheaval in the Empire—face the impossible task of trying to communicate with a hostile entity.
Their failure will guarantee millions of deaths in an endless war. Their success might prevent Teixcalaan’s destruction—and allow the empire to continue its rapacious expansion.
Or it might create something far stranger . . .
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