I’m going on tour in North America and the UK to celebrate the release of The Last Contract of Isako!
North America tour: May 5-12. Get information and tickets here.
UK tour: June 6-15. Get information here.
Don’t live near a tour stop? Order a signed copy from Brookline Booksmith or Yu & Me Books.
The Broken Binding has outdone themselves with their exclusive edition of The Last Contract of Isako. This stunning edition features wraparound hand painted art by Randy Vargas, case art by Daniel Kamarudin, endpapers by Peng Lu and Patricia Gutierrez, edges by Yara Abril and typography by Rachel St. Clair. All copies will be signed by yours truly and shipped in September. Thank you to art director Petrik Leo and the whole Broken Binding team for knocking it out of the park. I can’t wait to get this copy on my shelf.
Presale for subscribers will take place on April 10th and 11th at 12pm BST, with general sale to follow on April 12th at 12pm BST. Read the full announcement by the Broken Binding for information product specs, sale dates and times, prices, and shipping.
The Last Contract of Isako has garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal! Here’s a bit of what they had to say:
“Brilliant space opera from Lee instantly immerses readers.”
–Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This complex space opera is a fast-paced ride of espionage and ruthless corporate samurai, featuring a delightful 50-something protagonist.”
–Library Journal (starred review)
“Lee’s layered world building and surprising twists in this unusual dystopian setting will keep readers on edge. … This stand-alone samurai sf stands out.”
–Booklist (starred review)
The second book in the Breathmarked duology has a cover and a release date! Kiuyan Ran knocked it out of the park again with her incredible artwork. Mark of the Warrior will be released on October 27, 2026 and is now available to pre-order.
Thomas Walker did such a good job with the reissued Green Bone Saga covers that Orbit’s art director Lauren Panepinto tapped him again to create the cover for The Last Contract of Isako. I love Tommy’s style, and I think he knocked it out of the park yet again. Thank you to Goodreads for hosting today’s official cover reveal.
The Last Contract of Isako will be releasing from Orbit Books on May 5, 2026 in hardcover, trade paperback, ebook, and audiobook (yes, all the formats). You can preorder it now from the book retailer of your choice! More information about launch events, special editions, and signed copies will be forthcoming.