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Aman J. Bedi
Aman J. Bedi is the author of Kavithri and City of Jackals. His writing focuses on fiction and explores urban settings and character-driven stories.
City of Jackals
Synopsis
City of Jackals is the second novel in Aman J. Bedi's Ghosts of Ethuran series, a South Asian-inspired epic fantasy that expands the grim, caste-fractured world introduced in Kavithri. Set in a steam-driven city where the once-feared Taemu people have been reduced to running rickshaws, the book follows the underdog Kavi as she is dragged into gang enforcement and stakes everything on a deadly magic-and-blade tournament.
Bedi draws on modern Indian history and the visual intensity of manga such as Vagabond and Berserk to build a fast, brutal, and emotionally charged narrative. Necromancers, djinn, and imperial politics collide with street-level survival and a burning drive for justice.
Recommended for readers who loved The Poppy War and Jade City, and for fans of progression fantasy and grimdark who want a distinctly non-Western setting.
Genres
Characters
Kavi (Kavithri)Protagonist
A Taemu outcast and underdog fighter forced to work as a gang enforcer, pursuing power and justice for her downtrodden people through the deadly Blade and Warlock tournament.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read the first book in the series before starting this one?
This novel is a direct sequel to Kavithri and continues the specific arc of the protagonist, making it necessary to read the first book to understand the established history of the Taemu people and the protagonist's personal stakes.
What real-world influences shaped the world of this series?
The author draws inspiration from modern Indian history and has cited influences from various writers and artists, including David Gemmell, Brandon Sanderson, Takehiko Inoue, and Kentaro Miura.
Has the author received any recognition for his work in this series?
The first book in the series, Kavithri, was shortlisted for the Aurealis Awards.
