The Tainted Cup
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In the mansion of a rich family in the city of Daretana, a high-ranking imperial official has died with a tree sprouting from his body. Ana Dolabra, a brilliant and eccentric investigator, is brought in to find out how, and she takes with her a newly appointed assistant, Dinios Kol, an engraver whose enhanced memory makes him her eyes and ears.
As more deaths follow and the sea walls that protect the empire from leviathans are threatened, the case grows into a conspiracy. A fantasy murder mystery in the manner of Holmes and Watson, and the first book in the Shadow of the Leviathan series.
About the author
Bennett, Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson Bennett is an American author of speculative fiction, primarily known for his works in the genres of fantasy and horror. He has written several novels and novellas, and has won numerous awards for his work, including the Shirley Jackson Award, the Edgar Award, and the Philip K. Dick Award.Bennett is perhaps best known for his Divine Cities trilogy, which is set in a world where the gods of an ancient civilization are dead and their cities have been conquered and colonized by a rising industrial power. The trilogy explores themes of power, colonialism, and the consequences of technological progress, and has been praised for its world-building, characters, and thought-provoking ideas.In addition to the Divine Cities trilogy, Bennett has also written several other novels, including the horror novel "American Elsewhere" and the urban fantasy novel "Foundryside." His writing is known for its strong characterization, intricate world-building, and blend of genre elements.Overall, Robert Jackson Bennett is a highly regarded and influential author in the world of speculative fiction, and his works continue to captivate and inspire readers around the world.
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