Gideon the Ninth

Written by Tamsyn Muir

Part of the The Locked Tomb Series series

Necromancers and swords clash in a deadly trial for immortality.

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475 pages

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Gideon, armed with a sword and a rebellious spirit, seeks freedom from a life among the undead. But Harrowhark, her cunning nemesis, needs Gideon's skills to survive a lethal contest that promises power and immortality. As heirs from across the galaxy gather, alliances will be tested, and secrets unearthed. Can Gideon and Harrowhark navigate the treacherous politics and dark magic of the Emperor's trial, or will the Ninth House fall? In a universe where some things are better left dead, the stakes are life, death, and beyond.

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15+ pages of new, original content, including a glossary of terms, in-universe writings, and more!A USA Today Best-Selling Novel, 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 Crawford AwardFinalist for the 2020 Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards “Unlike anything I’ve ever read. “ –V.E. Schwab”Lesbian necromancers explore a haunted gothic palace in space!” –Charles Stross “Brilliantly original, messy and weird straight through.” –NPR 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, first in The Locked Tomb Trilogy, 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 SERIESBOOK 1: Gideon the NinthBOOK 2: Harrow the NinthBOOK 3: Nona the NinthBOOK 4: Alecto the Ninth

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