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Sean Williams, New York Times bestselling author of THE BROKEN LAND and THE BOOKS OF THE CHANGE series “A gripping mystery steeped in blood and ancient Aztec magic. “Amid the mud and maize of the Mexica empire, Aliette de Bodard has composed a riveting story of murder, magic, and sibling rivalry.”Įlizabeth Bear, author of ALL THE WINDWRACKED STARS Anderson, New York Times bestselling coauthor of THE WINDS OF DUNE. A vivid portrayal of an interesting culture in a truly fresh fantasy novel.” “An Aztec priest of the dead tries to solve a murder mystery, and finds that politics may be even more powerful than magic. Servant of the Underworld is the first book in a three-book series, now published as ebooks with JABberwocky Agency. The idea for this came from a couple of short stories Aliette wrote featuring death-priest-cum-investigator Acatl, bringing together the little-used Aztec mythology and the tropes of mystery fiction. Servant of the Underworld, Aliette’s first novel, is a historical fantasy/mystery set in Aztec times. The Obsidian and Blood Reading Order (Complete)Ġ.5.
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