Dead Country

by Max Gladstone Narrated by Janina Edwards

Overview

From the coauthor of the viral New York Times bestseller This is How You Lose the Time War.



Discover the destiny of the Craft in Dead Country, the standalone entry point to Max Gladstone's beloved fantasy epic.



BOOK ONE OF THE CRAFT WARS SERIES



Since her village chased her out with pitchforks, Tara Abernathy has resurrected gods, pulled down monsters, averted wars, and saved a city, twice. She thought she'd left her dusty little hometown forever. But that was before her father died.



As she makes her way home to bury him, she finds a girl, as powerful and vulnerable and lost as she once was. Saving her from raiders twisted by the God Wars, Tara changes the course of the world.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This will not only be relished by fans of the previous books but might also make a terrific starting point for new readers.” —Library Journal, starred review

“The west was never this weird or witchy before.” —Charles Stross

“Intimately personal… and vast enough to change everything. New readers and returning fans alike will be eager for more.” —Publishers Weekly

“Gladstone’s rich, poetic writing, compelling place making, and convincing characters make this a great read, somehow both intensely expansive and satisfyingly contained within a character-based growth narrative.” —Booklist

“While the story itself is gripping, what’s most interesting is what Gladstone has to say about knowing a place in order to make peace with it, as well as the friction between small communities and powerful girls. Dead Country takes this world to a new place, both in terms of the actual story and of the writer’s skill.” —Locus

“If you read fantasy or sci-fi, if you enjoy clever thoughts and unique worldbuilding, if you want something new and fresh and sharp: This is the book for you. Seriously.” —Patrick Rothfuss, author of the Kingkiller Chronicles, on Three Parts Dead

“Sharp, original, passionate.” —NPR, on the Craft Sequence

“Gladstone packs a lot into his tale (including a brilliant sequence in which Kai encounters another trans person who lacked Kai’s access to divine resources), and longtime readers may find some of his choices surprising.” —Publishers Weekly Starred Review, on Ruin of Angels

“Balances rich details and a beautifully descriptive narrative with wit, humor, and plenty of sass for a winning series installment.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ starts, Top Pick!, on Four Roads Cross

“Elegant and ferocious.” —Daniel José Older, author of Half Resurrection Blues, on Last First Snow

“This is the best kind of urban fantasy, filled with diverse characters and thought-provoking philosophies.” —The Washington Post on Full Fathom Five

“If you’ve been looking for a different kind of fantasy—part urban, part epic, maybe something in between...you’ll thoroughly enjoy this novel.” —Carrie Vaughn, author of The Kitty Norville series, on Two Serpents Rise

“Suspenseful and fast-paced throughout, and the diverse, female-led cast is a joy to follow through the fascinating and unusual landscape.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Three Parts Dead

“This book has it all: treachery and love, lyricism and gritty action, existential crisis and space-opera scope, not to mention time traveling superagents. Gladstone's and El-Mohtar's debut collaboration is a fireworks display from two very talented storytellers.” —Madeline Miller on This is How You Lose the Time War

“An intimate and lyrical tour of time, myth and history. Read it.” —New York Times bestselling author John Scalzi on This is How You Lose the Time War

“Elegant and ferocious, Last First Snow bursts with unrelenting urgency.” —Daniel José Older, author of Shadowshaper

“A unique band of adventurers that change each other for the better. It was a wild ride.” —Martha Wells, Hugo Award-winning author on Empress of Forever

“Places Gladstone firmly in the lineage of William Gibson and Neal Stephenson.” —Hugo Award finalist Fran Wilde on Empress of Forever

“[A] deliriously strange novel of alternate universes and dysfunctional explorers. This gloriously metaphysical adventure will stick with you long after you return to the so-called real world.” —Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders on Last Exit

Library Journal

★ 01/01/2023

Tara Abernathy has counseled gods and faced down monsters. She walked away from her tiny, dusty hometown of Edgemont to learn her Craft, but now she must go back and face her past—and the death of her father. On the way, Tara saves a teenager from Raiders, curse-ridden bandits who hide in the Badlands. When the teen, Dawn, reveals her own powerful, untrained Craft, Tara sees her vulnerable self from years ago. Closer to home, Tara attempts to help Edgemont strengthen its wards and fend off Raiders, led by the Seer, the malignant dark force that killed her father. When the pastor who anchors Edgemont's shields is taken, Tara and Dawn travel to save him, yet the cost may be too high. Swift action sequences and chilling monsters create a tight novel that will engage readers, who will love learning more about incredible Craftswoman Tara. VERDICT Gladstone (Ruin of Angels) launches a new series that will end his Craft saga (begun with the "Craft Sequence" series). This will not only be relished by fans of the previous books but might also make a terrific starting point for new readers.—Kristi Chadwick

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191383392
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	06/25/2024
Series:	Craft Wars , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

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