First published 2014
In the legendary City of Stairs, the once-powerful gods have been murdered. Scholar Shara Thivani arrives to investigate a mysterious death, but uncovers a web of lies, conspiracies, and ancient power struggles. As she delves deeper, Shara must confront her own troubled past and the machinations of a ruthless faction determined to control the city's deadly secrets. In a world where divinity has been extinguished, Shara fights to unearth the truth before the city's volatile factions destroy each other - and her along with them.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, hidden-truth, investigation
464 pages · Paperback · Del Rey