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Readers widely praised this novel’s audacious mash?up of genres—gothic horror, necromantic fantasy, and a closed?circle mystery set in a decaying space empire—calling it fiercely original and atmospherically rich. Gideon’s irreverent, meme?spiked narration and the fraught, queer bond with Harrow captivated many, though the humor and anachronistic slang grated on some. A common refrain noted a dense, jargon?heavy opening and an uneven pace that snaps into focus mid?book, culminating in a twisty, action?packed, and emotionally bruising finale. The large ensemble and house lore intrigued, while the broader worldbuilding left some wanting more; several highlighted the audiobook as an excellent entry point.

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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 Award
Finalist 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 SERIES
BOOK 1: Gideon the Ninth
BOOK 2: Harrow the Ninth
BOOK 3: Nona the Ninth
BOOK 4: Alecto the Ninth

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Title Gideon the Ninth
Author Tamsyn Muir
Binding Paperback
Pages 496
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Tor Books
Publication date 2020-07-14
Features Glossary
ISBN 9781250313188 / 125031318X
Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
Dimensions 8 x 5.3 x 1.2 in (20.32 x 13.46 x 3.05 cm)
Themes
- Sex & Gender: Lesbian
- Topical: Lgbt
Category Fiction - Science Fiction
Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Science fiction
Dewey Decimal Code 823.92

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TAMSYN MUIR is the bestselling author of the Locked Tomb Series. Her fiction has won the Locus and Crawford awards, and been nominated for the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, the World Fantasy Award, the Dragon Award, and the Eugie Foster Memorial Award. A Kiwi, she has spent most of her life in Howick, New Zealand, with time living in Waiuku and central Wellington. She currently lives and works in Oxford, in the United Kingdom

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