City of Bones

In the Murderbot series, Martha Well explores the city of Charisat, a tiered monolith of the Ancients design, and its inhabitants, Khat and Sagai, who are relic dealers working in the bottom tiers of society. When Khat is hired by the Warders to find relics believed to be part of one of the Ancients' arcane engines, he and his party become the last line of defense between the suffering masses of Charisat and a fanatical cult bent on unleashing an evil upon the city.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 16 October 2023
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Before Martha Well captivated the hearts of MILLIONS with her Murderbot series, there existed a city born out of death and decay. The city of Charisat, a towering monolith of ancient design, stands on the edge of the vast desert known as the Waste. Khat, a member of a humanoid race created by the Ancients to survive in the Waste, and Sagai, his human partner, are relic dealers working in the lower tiers of society, constantly striving to stay one step ahead of the Trade Inspectors. When Khat is hired by the all-powerful Warders to locate relics believed to be part of one of the Ancients' arcane engines, he and his party embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of an age-old technology. This is what they expected. However, they soon find themselves as the last line of defense between the suffering masses of Charisat and a fanatical cult, driven by an unquenchable thirst for bone and determined to unleash an evil upon the city that knows no end.

The Trade Inspectors, a group of elite soldiers tasked with enforcing the laws of the city, are hot on their trail. Led by the ruthless Captain Vor, they will stop at nothing to capture Khat and his party and bring them to justice. As the stakes rise and the danger intensifies, Khat and Sagai must rely on their wits, their skills, and their alliances to survive. They must also confront the dark secrets of the Ancients and the true nature of the relics they seek.

In the end, Khat and Sagai must make a choice that will shape the future of Charisat and the entire Waste. Will they sacrifice everything to save the city, or will they let the evil cult unleash its wrath upon the world? The answer is both terrifying and unexpected, and it will leave readers breathless and craving for more.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 136 x 209 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250861672