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explorer / books · 2022

A Desolation Called Peace

Arkady Martine

Published 2021 by Tor Books · 496 pages

Hugo · 2022

Winner

Nebula · 2022

Finalist
Science Fiction

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4 award entries · 2 books · 2 wins · 2020–2022

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Synopsis

When an alien force begins massacring colonies at the edge of the Teixcalaanli Empire, diplomat Mahit Dzmare and her liaison Three Seagrass are called to attempt first contact with a species that may be impossible to communicate with. Meanwhile, fleet commander Nine Hibiscus must hold the military together as political intrigue threatens from within.

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Space Opera
Alien ContactLanguage & Communication

Details

Series
Teixcalaan · Book 2
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9781250186461