Jade City
Jade City by Fonda Lee is a reprint edition published by Orbit on June 26, 2018. This 560-page novel unfolds in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis where four siblings engage in a fierce struggle for honor and power amidst rival clans. The story centers on the significance of jade, a precious resource that enhances magical abilities and plays a crucial role in the lives of the Green Bone warriors, particularly the Kaul family, as they navigate the complexities of a changing nation.
Readers will find an intricate narrative that explores themes of family loyalty and the impact of tradition in a rapidly evolving society. As the Kauls vie for control over Kekon’s capital, the emergence of a new drug that allows anyone to wield jade escalates tensions with the rival Ayt family, leading to violent confrontations. This epic saga combines elements of action, adventure, and crime, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of power dynamics and the consequences of ambition in a world where ancient laws govern life and death.
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In this epic saga of magic and kungfu, four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis.
* World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, winner* Aurora Award for Best Novel, winner* Nebula Award for Best Novel, nominee* Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, finalist
Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for — and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign invasion.
Now, the war is over and a new generation of Kauls vies for control of Kekon’s bustling capital city. They care about nothing but protecting their own, cornering the jade market, and defending the districts under their protection. Ancient tradition has little place in this rapidly changing nation.
When a powerful new drug emerges that lets anyone — even foreigners — wield jade, the simmering tension between the Kauls and the rival Ayt family erupts into open violence. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all Green Bones — from their grandest patriarch to the lowliest motorcycle runner on the streets — and of Kekon itself.
Jade City is the first novel in an epic trilogy about family, honor, and those who live and die by the ancient laws of blood and jade.
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