The Dawnhounds

In this queer, Māori-inspired debut fantasy, a police officer is murdered, brought back to life with a mysterious new power, and tasked with protecting her city from an insidious evil.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

In this captivating queer debut fantasy, Gideon the Ninth ventures into a realm inspired by Māori culture, where a police officer's life is tragically cut short, only to be resurrected with a mysterious new power. Tasked with safeguarding her city from an insidious evil that poses a dire threat to its existence, Yat Jyn-Hok, a former thief turned cop, embarks on a perilous journey. The port city of Hainak, once vibrant with life, now exudes a mysterious aura, encompassing its buildings, fashion, and even weapons. However, the aftermath of a devastating war and a sweeping biotech revolution has left the inhabitants yearning for peace, with Yat Jyn-Hok among them. Despite her recent demotion on the force due to "lifestyle choices" stemming from her involvement in a gay club, Yat is plagued by memories of a vanished lover and enigmatic voices that echo in her head like radio signals.

On a routine patrol, Yat stumbles upon a lifeless body, and in a cruel twist of fate, she is brutally murdered by two fellow officers. Undeterred, she miraculously awakens, her life force manipulated by an ancient power. Embracing her newfound abilities, Yat aligns herself with a pirate crew, determined to thwart the impending release of a plague orchestrated by the evil that has taken root in Hainak. With time running out, she must navigate treacherous waters and confront the darkness that looms over the city, using her unique powers to restore harmony and protect the very essence of Hainak.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982187057