A Desolation Called Peace
A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine is a science fiction novel published by Tor Publishing Group on February 8, 2022. This 496-page book serves as the sequel to Martine’s acclaimed debut, A Memory Called Empire, and continues to explore the complexities of interstellar diplomacy and conflict. The narrative centers on Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus, who faces an alien armada threatening Teixcalaanli space, and the urgent need for communication with these mysterious invaders.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of action and adventure as Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass embark on a diplomatic mission fraught with peril. The stakes are high, as their efforts could either avert a catastrophic war or lead to unforeseen consequences for the empire. This edition delves into themes of communication and the challenges of understanding the unknown, set against the backdrop of a vast space opera universe.
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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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