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A Desolation Called Peace

Teixcalaan, Book 2

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A Desolation Called Peace

By: Arkady Martine
Narrated by: Amy Landon
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2021 Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year

"[An] all around brilliant space opera, I absolutely love it." (Ann Leckie, on A Memory Called Empire)

A Desolation Called Peace is the spectacular space-opera sequel to Arkady Martine's genre-reinventing, Hugo Award-winning debut, A Memory Called Empire.

An alien armada lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is running out of options.

In a desperate attempt at diplomacy with the mysterious invaders, the fleet captain has sent for a diplomatic envoy. Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass - still reeling from the recent upheaval in the Empire - face the impossible task of trying to communicate with a hostile entity.

Their failure will guarantee millions of deaths in an endless war. Their success might prevent Teixcalaan’s destruction - and allow the empire to continue its rapacious expansion.

Or it might create something far stranger....

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

©2020 Arkady Martine (P)2020 Macmillan Audio Adventure Fiction Hugo Award Locus Award Science Fiction Space Opera

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Lambda Literary Award - Nominee, 2022

Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year, 2021
Rich Worldbuilding • Complex Characters • Stellar Performance • Political Intrigue • Thought-provoking Themes

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Gorgeous writing and a truly compelling story. I can't wait for more from this author!

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This is an achingly beautiful, subversive, delicious story. Language, identity, exile and the impact of Empire in the minds of the people who endure one.

This is an amazing series

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I thoroughly enjoyed immersing myself in the world described by Arkady Martine. This book introduced several new characters and they all stand out. Really well done sequel.

What an incredible sequel

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Compelling story, powerful concept, engaging characters, satisfying conclusion(s)—and excellent performance. I always listen at 1.25x and it was perfect at that pace.

All around great…

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I love this series and I wish there was more. a great continuation from the first and it kept me on the edge of my seat. 5/5

so good

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