Obsidian & Blood

Начало книги

"An amazingly fresh and engaging new voice in fantasy: the shadows of the Aztec underworld drip from these pages."

      Tobias Buckell

"Political intrigue and rivalry among a complex pantheon of divinities drive this well-paced murder mystery set at the height of the Aztec Empire in the late 15th century. De Bodard incorporates historical fact with great ease and manages the rare feat of explaining complex culture and political system without lecturing or boring the reader."

      Publishers Weekly

"A gripping mystery steeped in blood and ancient Aztec magic. I was enthralled."

      Sean Williams

"From page one I was drawn into Acatl's world… a remarkable historically based fantasy, using the myths and legends of the Aztec people as a background to a twisting murder mystery."

      Speculative Book Review

"Amid the mud and maize of the Mexica empire, Aliette de Bodard has composed a riveting story of murder, magic and sibling rivalry."

Читать дальше →