City of Blades, the second book in 'The Divine Cities' series by Robert Jackson Bennett, continues the story set in a world where the effects of war on civilians, societies, and soldiers are explored in a heartbreakingly thorough manner. The plot revolves around General Mulaghesh being pulled out of retirement to investigate the disappearance of a government agent in a city where miracles of a dead Goddess of War have survived. The book delves into themes of tragedy, loss, and the consequences of past conflicts, all while maintaining a fast-paced mystery plot that keeps readers engaged.
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Triggers include themes of war, PTSD, violence, and attempted rape.
From The Publisher:
A triumphant return to the world of City of Stairs.
A generation ago, the city of Voortyashtan was the stronghold of the god of war and death, the birthplace of fearsome supernatural sentinels who killed and subjugated millions.
Now, the city's god is dead. The city itself lies in ruins. And to its new military occupiers, the once-powerful capital is a wasteland of sectarian violence and bloody uprisings.
So it makes perfect sense that General Turyin Mulaghesh- foul-mouthed hero of the battle of Bulikov, rumored war criminal, ally of an embattled Prime Minister-has been exiled there to count down the days until she can draw her pension and be forgotten.
At least, it makes the perfect cover story.
The truth is that the general has been pressed into service one last time, dispatched to investigate a discovery with the potential to change the world-or destroy it.
The trouble is that this old soldier isn't sure she's still got what it takes to be the hero.
- Amazon 2016 Best Books of the Year: Mystery & Thrillers
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Superb. Absolutely outstanding. I'm sad that this series must be finished, as the end was rather definitive, but I love, love this writer's style. Everything just feels so alive and ah, listen to me gush. Read this book. Srsly. But read City of Stairs first.
What can you read after
City of Blades?
About the Author:
ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT is the author of American Elsewhere, The Troupe, The Company Man, and Mr. Shivers, as well as The Divine Cities trilogy. His work has received the Edgar Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Phillip K. Dick…
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