The Hammer
The Hammer by K. J. Parker is a stand-alone novel published by Orbit on January 5, 2011. This edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Gignomai, the youngest brother of the met’Oc family, who are exiled on an island due to their involvement in a civil war. As the story unfolds, Gignomai navigates the complexities of life on the island, where a fragile peace exists between the colonists and his family, who are both feared and tolerated for their unique weaponry.
Readers will find a tale steeped in themes of conflict and family loyalty, as Gignomai grapples with his identity and the expectations placed upon him. The backdrop of a failed silver mining colony and the tensions with the island’s indigenous people set the stage for a brewing conflict. This exploration of war and military dynamics, alongside elements of fantasy and historical fiction, invites readers to witness Gignomai’s transformation into the catalyst for a violent upheaval.
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A new stand-alone novel from the acclaimed author of The Company and The Folding Knife.
Gignomai is the youngest brother in the current generation of met’Oc, a once-noble family exiled on an island for their role in a vaguely remembered civil war.
On this island, a colony was founded seventy years ago. The plan was originally for the colonists to mine silver, but there turned out not to be any.
Now, an uneasy peace exists on the island, between the colonists and the met’Oc. The met’Oc are tolerated, in spite of occasional cattle stealing raids, since they alone possess the weapons considered necessary protection against the island’s savages.
Gignomai is about to discover exactly what it is expected of him, and what it means to defy his family. He is the hammer who will provide the spark that will ignite a brutal and bloody war.
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