Days of Shattered Faith: Shortlisted for the Hugo Award for Best Series 2025 -- Adrian Tchaikovsky, Hardcover Sociology and Alex Aster

and Alex Aster

sophisticated and playful" (The New York Times) novel from an award-winning writer

takes her daughter

and best-selling author

As I am a doctor

Days of Shattered Faith: Shortlisted for the Hugo Award for Best Series 2025 -- Adrian Tchaikovsky, Hardcover Sociology and Alex AsterWelcome to Alkhalend, Jewel of the Waters, capital of Usmai, greatest of the Successor States, inheritor to the necromantic dominion that was the Moeribandi Empire and tomorrow's frontline in the Palleseen's relentless march to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world. Loret is fresh off the boat, and just in time. As Cohort Invigilator of Correct Appreciation, Outreach department, she's here as aide to the Palleseen Resident, Sage