The Dead Cat Tail Assassins
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins are not cats.
Nor do they have tails.
But they are most assuredly dead.
Nebula and Alex Award winner P. Djèlí Clark introduces a brand-new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins.
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Eveen the Eviscerator is skilled, discreet, professional, and here for your most pressing needs in the ancient city of Tal Abisi. Her guild is strong, her blades are sharp, and her rules are simple. Those sworn to the Matron of Assassins―resurrected, deadly, wiped of their memories―have only three unbreakable vows.
First, the contract must be just. That’s above Eveen’s pay grade.
Second, even the most powerful assassin may only kill the contracted. Eveen’s a professional. She’s never missed her mark.
The third and the simplest: once you accept a job, you must carry it out. And if you stray? A final death would be a mercy. When the Festival of the Clockwork King turns the city upside down, Eveen’s newest mission brings her face-to-face with a past she isn’t supposed to remember and a vow she can’t forget.
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P. Djèlí Clark
P. Djèlí Clark’s stories pulse with the energy of the fantastical, weaving together history, magic, and the profound complexities of culture and identity. A voice that stands out in speculative fiction, Clark’s work blurs the boundaries of genres, often blending elements of alternate history, steampunk, and Afrofuturism. His world-building is immersive and rich, creating spaces where the past and future collide in ways that challenge our perceptions of both.
Born in New York and raised by the vibrant storytelling traditions of his family, Clark's imagination has always been fueled by the histories and myths of his heritage. This grounding in history and culture provides a unique lens through which he views the speculative genre, leading to his groundbreaking novels and short stories that resonate with both fantasy and literary audiences. His narratives often draw from African, Caribbean, and African American traditions, embedding them in imaginative settings where the stakes are high, and the characters are as multifaceted as the worlds they inhabit.
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