Trail of Lightning (The Sixth World): Volume 1 - Softcover

Roanhorse, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1534413502 ISBN 13: 9781534413504

Publisher: Gallery / Saga Press, 2018

Synopsis

2019 HUGO AWARD FINALIST, BEST NOVEL

Nebula Award Finalist for Best Novel

“Someone please cancel Supernatural already and give us at least five seasons of this badass indigenous monster-hunter and her silver-tongued sidekick.” —The New York Times

“An excitingly novel tale.” —Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse and Midnight Crossroads series

“Fun, terrifying, hilarious, and brilliant.” —Daniel José Older, New York Times bestselling author of Shadowshaper and Star Wars: Last Shot

“[C]rafts a powerful and fiercely personal journey through a compelling postapocalyptic landscape.” —Kate Elliott, New York Times bestselling author of Court of Fives and Black Wolves

While most of the world has drowned beneath the sudden rising waters of a climate apocalypse, Dinétah (formerly the Navajo reservation) has been reborn. The gods and heroes of legend walk the land, but so do monsters.

Maggie Hoskie is a Dinétah monster hunter, a supernaturally gifted killer. When a small town needs help finding a missing girl, Maggie is their last best hope. But what Maggie uncovers about the monster is much more terrifying than anything she could imagine.

Maggie reluctantly enlists the aid of Kai Arviso, an unconventional medicine man, and together they travel the rez, unraveling clues from ancient legends, trading favors with tricksters, and battling dark witchcraft in a patchwork world of deteriorating technology.

As Maggie discovers the truth behind the killings, she will have to confront her past if she wants to survive.

Welcome to the Sixth World.

About this title

Review:

A NPR 2018 Great Reads Selection for Best Science Fiction/Fantasy

A Library Journal Best Book of 2018 Selection

A Kirkus Reviews Best of the Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2018 Selection

An Amazon Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2018 Selection 

A B&N Sc-Fi & Fantasy 50 Greatest Debut SFF Novels Ever Written Selection

A Tor.com Best Book of 2018 - So Far Selection

A B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Best Book of 2018 So Far Selection

Selected as a Highly Anticipated Summer Read by Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iBooks.

An Amazon Best Book of the Month Selection

 

“Someone please cancel ‘Supernatural’ already and give us at least five seasons of this badass indigenous monster-hunter and her silver-tongued sidekick." (- The New York Times)

“What an astonishing tour de force with thrilling action, fascinating characters and a near future vision of America that I've never seen before. Urban fantasy just got a whole new lease on life.” (-- Charlie Jane Anders, Hugo Award-winning author of All the Birds in the Sky)

* "Roanhorse vividly depicts Navajo land, legends, and culture in her marvelous fantasy debut." (- (STARRED REVIEW) Publishers Weekly)

* "This exciting postapocalyptic debut, with its heady combination of smartly drawn characters, Wild West feel, and twisty plot, is a must-read." (-- (STARRED REVIEW) Library Journal)

"Super great! It is so exciting to read such a fresh take on Urban Fantasy." (Ana Grilo, Kirkus Reviews)

"It’s the perfect book to pack for the beach or on a summer trip.” (– Andrew Liptak , The Verge)

“Roanhorse is indigenizing the future of science fiction and fantasy.” (– SYFY Wire)

“What’s not to love about Trail of Lightning? It’s a frakking awesome novel and a fantastic prelude to what is sure to be a thrilling series.” (– Alex Brown , Tor.com)

"This is a fast, fun read." (- Liz Bourke , Tor.com)

About the Author:

Rebecca Roanhorse is speculative fiction writer and Nebula, Hugo, and Sturgeon Award Finalist. She is also a 2017 Campbell Award Finalist for Best New Science Fiction and Fantasy writer. Her novel Trail of Lightning is the first book in the Sixth World series, followed by Storm of Locusts in 2019. She lives in northern New Mexico with her husband, daughter, and pug. Find more at RebeccaRoanhorse.com and follow her on Twitter at @RoanhorseBex.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gallery / Saga Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1534413502
• ISBN 13: 9781534413504
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304