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Yoon Ha Lee
Yoon Ha Lee is the author of the collection The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities. They write science fiction and fantasy, often with a unique twist.
Ninefox gambit
Synopsis
Disgraced Captain Kel Cheris is given a chance at redemption by retaking a crucial star fortress from heretics. Her only hope lies in an uneasy alliance with the brilliant but insane undead tactician Shuos Jedao, who has a history of massacring his own troops. As the siege intensifies, Cheris must decide if Jedao is her greatest asset or her next deadly threat, with the fate of the hexarchate hanging in the balance.
Genres
Characters
Kel CherisProtagonist
Shuos JedaoSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Does Ninefox Gambit need to be read in order?
Ninefox Gambit is the first book in The Machineries of Empire series. While it introduces the core concepts and characters, the subsequent books build directly on its events and world-building, making a sequential reading experience beneficial for understanding the full narrative arc.
What makes the world-building in Ninefox Gambit unique?
The book features a highly original and complex system of "calendrical mechanics," where reality itself is shaped by adherence to specific mathematical and ritualistic doctrines. This system is central to both the technology and the political structure of the hexarchate, creating a distinct and challenging setting.
Is there a film or TV adaptation of Ninefox Gambit?
There is no film or television adaptation of Ninefox Gambit at this time.