Markswoman
Markswoman by Rati Mehrotra, published by HarperCollins on January 23, 2018, is a captivating entry in the realm of fantasy and science fiction. This 384-page novel introduces readers to a post-apocalyptic world where an order of magical-knife wielding female assassins, known as the Markswomen, strives to maintain peace while grappling with chaos. The story follows Kyra, the youngest member of the Order of Kali, who is torn between her duty to protect the people of Asiana and her desire for vengeance against those who murdered her family.
In this first installment of a debut duology, readers will explore themes of loyalty, justice, and the complexities of power. As Kyra navigates her dangerous journey after being forced to flee from the Order, she encounters Rustan, a skilled Marksman from the male-dominated Order of Khur. Together, they confront the challenges of their respective Orders while questioning their commitments and the fine line between justice and vengeance. This edition presents a rich blend of action and adventure, inviting readers into a world where the stakes are high and the bonds of sisterhood and brotherhood are tested.
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An order of magical-knife wielding female assassins brings both peace and chaos to their post-apocalyptic world in this bewitching blend of science fiction and epic fantasy—the first entry in a debut duology that displays the inventiveness of the works of Sarah Beth Durst and Marie Lu.
Kyra is the youngest Markswoman in the Order of Kali, one of a handful of sisterhoods of highly trained elite warriors. Armed with blades whose metal is imbued with magic and guided by a strict code of conduct, the Orders are sworn to keep the peace and protect the people of Asiana. Kyra has pledged to do so—yet she secretly harbors a fierce desire to avenge her murdered family.
When Tamsyn, the powerful and dangerous Mistress of Mental Arts, assumes control of the Order, Kyra is forced on the run. She is certain that Tamsyn committed murder in a twisted bid for power, but she has no proof.
Kyra escapes through one of the strange Transport Hubs that are the remnants of Asiana’s long-lost past and finds herself in the unforgiving wilderness of a desert that is home to the Order of Khur, the only Order composed of men. Among them is Rustan, a disillusioned Marksman whose skill with a blade is unmatched. He understands the desperation of Kyra’s quest to prove Tamsyn’s guilt, and as the two grow closer, training daily on the windswept dunes of Khur, both begin to question their commitment to their Orders. But what they don’t yet realize is that the line between justice and vengeance is thin . . . as thin as the blade of a knife.
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