The City Born Great

by N. K. Jemisin

First published 2016

New York City is on the brink of a momentous birth. But ancient enemies threaten the new life. A reluctant urban "midwife" must learn to channel the city's power before it's too late. In this standalone Tor.com tale, the fate of the greatest metropolis on Earth hangs in the balance.

Genres: science-fiction, fantasy, contemporary, urban-fantasy

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, urban-fantasy

Kindle · Tor Books

More by N. K. Jemisin

• The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, Book 1
• The City We Became
• The Killing Moon (The Dreamblood, 1)
• The Shadowed Sun (The Dreamblood, 2)
• The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth, 1)
• The Obelisk Gate (The Broken Earth, 2)
• How Long 'til Black Future Month?
• The World We Make

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