The Killing Moon

by N. K. Jemisin

First published 2012

In the ancient city of Gujaareh, the Gatherers maintain order by harvesting the magic of dreams. But when a conspiracy infects the city's great temple, the renowned Gatherer Ehiru must protect the woman he was sent to kill, as dark forces threaten to tear Gujaareh apart. Can Ehiru uncover the truth before the city is consumed by war and forbidden sorcery?

Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, fantasy, magical-realism

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers

448 pages · Paperback · Orbit

Content warnings: violence

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