When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo is a first edition novella published by Tor Publishing Group on December 8, 2020. This 128-page work is presented in English and serves as a standalone follow-up to The Empress of Salt and Fortune, set within the acclaimed Singing Hills Cycle. The story follows the cleric Chih and their companions as they navigate a perilous encounter with a group of tigers. To survive, Chih must unravel the complex tale of a tiger and her scholar lover, exploring themes of storytelling and the nature of truth.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into the intricacies of love and history, framed within a fantasy context. The novella emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the connections between characters, all while maintaining a lush and immersive atmosphere. As part of the Hugo Award-winning series, this installment continues to build on the world of Ahn, inviting exploration of its epic and fantastical elements.
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From Locus and Ignyte finalist, Crawford Award winner, and bestselling author Nghi Vo comes the second installment in a Hugo Award-winning series
“A stunning gem of a novella that explores the complexity and layers of storytelling and celebrates the wonder of queer love. I could read about Chih recording tales forever.”—Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree
“Nghi Vo is one of the most original writers we have today.”—Taylor Jenkins Reid on Siren Queen
The cleric Chih finds themself and their companions at the mercy of a band of fierce tigers who ache with hunger. To stay alive until the mammoths can save them, Chih must unwind the intricate, layered story of the tiger and her scholar lover—a woman of courage, intelligence, and beauty—and discover how truth can survive becoming history.
Nghi Vo returns to the empire of Ahn and The Singing Hills Cycle in When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain, a mesmerizing, lush standalone follow-up to The Empress of Salt and Fortune.
The Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle
The Empress of Salt and Fortune
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain
Into the Riverlands
Mammoths at the Gates
The Brides of High Hill
The novellas of The Singing Hills Cycle are linked by the cleric Chih, but may be read in any order, with each story serving as an entry point.
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