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Gideon the Ninth

Written by: Tamsyn Muir
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
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The Emperor needs necromancers.

The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.

Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.

Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap out of the audio, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.

Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service.

Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon’s sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.

Of course, some things are better left dead.

©2019 Tamsyn Muir (P)2019 Recorded Books Adventure Dark Fantasy Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction LGBTQIA2S+ Creators Magic Science Fiction Space Opera Magic Users Necromancy Witchcraft Comedy Heartfelt Witty Romance
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What the critics say

"Tamsyn Muir's absorbing storytelling and Moira Quirk's immersive performance create a richly imagined fantasy world.... Quirk is at turns antagonistic, vulnerable, and hopelessly helpful as she characterizes all the participants and stewards of Canaan House.... Listeners will eagerly anticipate the trilogy's next installment." (AudioFile Magazine)

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Fantastic narration of a fantastic story! I haven't had a book grab me like this in years, and now I'm enthralled in this series. I couldnt stop listening. I'm very picky about narrators - this one is perfect. despite an enormous cast of characters, she manages to make each one unique and recognizable from one another. She delivers Gideon's sass with perfection.

goths, gays, and space. whats not to love?

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If you like gentlemen bastards, then you’ll like this shit. Book 2 and 3 are out

Dope af

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Strength:
I really like the dynamic among female characters. There are less male-gazed description on female characters' appearance.

Downsides:
If there were many more female than male characters, it would be much outstanding.
This book would be perfect if the teacher, god, and emperor were all females. I don't understand why the god and emperor are still male in female writer's work.

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I'm obsessed with this book and Moira Quirk's reading of it. Absolutely perfect, no notes. 10/10 just read it.

AMAZING

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Amazing, confusing, but so worth it!! I’ve seen this book described as “lesbian necromancers in space” and “if Wednesday Adams wrote a sci fi/fantasy book”. It is that and so much more. I can’t explain anything because it can’t be explained! This was so unique and fascinating. Loved it. Narrator was also fantastic.

Wow!

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