Of course, some things are better left dead. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die. Whatever you expected from Tamsyn Muir's followup to her lesbian-necromancers-in-space epic Gideon the Ninth, this is not that book it's something wilder, darker and much, much weirder. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. We had the pleasure of chatting to author Tamsyn Muir about everything to do with her new novel, Gideon The Ninth, including its inspiration, the rest of the series, and research. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse.

The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. GIDEON THE NINTH From the Locked Tomb Trilogy series, Vol.

Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.

The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir