The Monster

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms meets Guns, Germs, and Steel -- <i>RisingShadow</i> Heart-stopping and utterly harrowing, and makes Game of Thrones look like Jackanory -- <i>Independent</i> on <i>The Traitor</i> In a field where too many writers simply retell the same old stories, Dickinson's originality and ambition are to be applauded -- <i>Guardian</i> on <i>The Traitor</i> Stunning! There are moments that take my breath away -- Ellen Kushner on <i>The Traitor </i> Brutal, relentless and with the heartbreaking beauty of the best tragedies. The Traitor is a haunting book that asks hard questions about revolution, change, and what it means to keep faith -- Aliette de Bodard on <i>The Traitor</i> Dickinson has written a poet's Dune, a brutal tale of empire, rebellion, fealty, and high finance that moves like a rocket and burns twice as hot. The Traitor Baru Cormorant is a mic drop for epic fantasy -- Max Gladstone on <i>The Traitor</i> Seth Dickinson skillfully combines intrigue, action, and philosophical musings to create a suspenseful and deeply satisfying read. An intelligent and accomplished first novel reminiscent of Le Guin in its reflections on imperialism, colonialism, and the attractions and corruptions of power -- Una McCormack on <i>The Traitor </i> Smart. Brutal. Gut-wrenching. You'll be captivated from the very first page. Dickinson is a sly, masterful writer who pulls no punches. Get ready to have your heart ripped out through your throat. Highly recommended -- Kameron Hurley on <i>The Traitor </i> A tale of intelligence and wonder, set in a believable, detailed world that is populated with rich characters. From the first page I was sucked into a world of captivating intrigue and Machiavellian politics -- John Gwynne on <i>The Traitor </i> A fascinating tale of political intrigue and national unrest -- <i>Washington Post </i>on <i>The Traitor </i>