Gideon the Ninth
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, published by Tom Doherty Associates on September 10, 2019, is a unique blend of science fiction and fantasy that introduces readers to a universe filled with necromancers and swordplay. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Gideon, a swordswoman raised in a strict environment, as she seeks to escape her life of servitude while being drawn into a deadly trial orchestrated by the Emperor, where necromancers compete for power and immortality.
Readers will find an intricate narrative that weaves together themes of action and adventure within a richly constructed solar system. The plot centers on Gideon’s reluctant partnership with Harrowhark Nonagesimus, the Ninth Necromancer, as they navigate cut-throat politics and the challenges of their respective roles. With elements of gothic atmosphere and complex character dynamics, Gideon the Ninth offers a captivating exploration of loyalty, ambition, and the supernatural.
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Gideon the Ninth is the first book in the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Locked Tomb Trilogy, and one of the Best Books of 2019 according to NPR, the New York Public Library, Amazon, BookPage, Shelf Awareness, BookRiot, and Bustle!
WINNER of the 2020 Locus Award and Crawford Award
Finalist for the 2020 Hugo, Nebula, Dragon, and World Fantasy Awards
“Unlike anything I’ve ever read. ” —V.E. Schwab
“Lesbian necromancers explore a haunted gothic palace in space!” —Charles Stross
“Deft, tense and atmospheric, compellingly immersive and wildly original.” —The New York Times
The Emperor needs necromancers.
The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.
Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.
Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.
Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service.
Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon’s sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.
Of course, some things are better left dead.
THE LOCKED TOMB TRILOGY
BOOK 1: Gideon the Ninth
BOOK 2: Harrow the Ninth
BOOK 3: Alecto the Ninth
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