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MAGIC DIVIDES. POWER CORRUPTS. FAMILY ENDURES.
On the island of Kekon, the Kaul family is locked in a violent feud for control of the capital city and the supply of magical jade that endows trained Green Bone warriors with supernatural powers they alone have possessed for hundreds of years.
Beyond Kekon’s borders, war is brewing. Powerful foreign governments and mercenary criminal kingpins alike turn their eyes on the island nation. Jade, Kekon’s most prized resource, could make them rich—or give them the edge they’d need to topple their rivals.
Faced with threats on all sides, the Kaul family is forced to form new and dangerous alliances, confront enemies in the darkest streets and the tallest office towers, and put honor aside in order to do whatever it takes to ensure their own survival—and that of all the Green Bones of Kekon.
Jade War is the second book of the Green Bone Saga, an epic trilogy about family, honor, and those who live and die by the ancient laws of blood and jade.
Available from Orbit Books.
Suitable for adult readers.
ISBN: 978-0316440929
- Aurora Award finalist
- Locus Award finalist
- Dragon Award finalist
- Ignyte Award finalist
“Lee’s story is sweeping, leisurely, and epic, and combines political intrigue with sharply choreographed action scenes, but it’s a character-driven family drama at its heart. Conflict ranges from delicate boardroom negotiations to dramatic duels, and from assassinations to all-out war, while the increasingly complex narrative continually ups the stakes. This worthy continuation of the larger story line delivers a satisfying tale and sets the stage for the next installment.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Smart and action-filled fantasy, filled with vibrant characters.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“Strong, thoughtful, and fast-paced.” —Kirkus (starred review)
“Sweeping and intimate; a magical, almost operatic crime and family drama.” —NPR