Gods war book by kameron hurley official publisher. Apr 08, 2011 gods war is a fine piece of writing, and not one that its readers will easily forget. The original nalah story, written at clarion in 2000, women and ladies, blood and sand played a big part in inspiring gods war and nalah even shows up in rapture, the third book in the series. Kameron hurley is the author of the light brigade, the stars are legion and the essay collection the geek feminist revolution, as well as the awardwinning god s war trilogy and the worldbreaker saga. Clarke award, the bsfa award, and the nebula award. Clarke award, the british science fiction and fantasy award.
Awards edit in 2011, hurleys work gods war part of the bel dame apocrypha series 4 won the chesley award for best cover illustration and the golden tentacle kitschy award for best debut novel. Hurley takes on issues of gender roles, violence, and religion and does it all with a deft hand. Jeff vandermeer, author of finch hurley s worldbuilding is phenomenal. It is a world where technology is powered by genetically engineered bugs and the colonists are tearing their world apart. Kameron hurleys the light brigade is a subversive work of. Buy a cheap copy of god s war book by kameron hurley. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a bloody mix of mercenaries, magicians, and conscripted soldiers. One prayer more or less wouldn t make any difference. God s war by kameron hurley, 9781597809504, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Staffer s musings god s war was part slow burn, part explosive action. The nations are divided by religion, each preaching a different version of their holy book split along gender lines. Gods war, the first book of the bel dame apocrypha gods war trilogy has been out of print since late last year.
Joe abercrombie kameron hurley s a brave, unflinching, truly original writer with a unique vision. God s war is a violent tale set against the backdrop of a. Buy kameron hurley ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. God s war by kameron hurley hugo awardwinning author kameron hurley s bloodsoaked, inventive scififantasy mashup. God s war is a massively successful blend of science fiction and fantasy. May 05, 2014 kameron hurley night shade books publication date. Mar 14, 2019 kameron hurleys writing career has been both marked by variety, and unified in its mission. Gods war is the first volume in the umayma trilogy and will be followed by infidel and babylon hopefully. Hurley has won the hugo award, locus award, kitschy. Aug, 2014 gods war by kameron hurley, 9780091952785, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nyx is a former government assassin who makes a living cutting off heads for cash.
Joe abercrombie kameron hurleys a brave, unflinching, truly original writer with a unique vision. While the centurieslong war rages on only one thing is certain. Review of gods war by kameron hurley the rhino press. Feb 07, 2017 kameron hurley is the acclaimed author of the novels gods war, the mirror empire, and the light brigade.
But beyond all the blood and violence, its a beautifully crafted work of art that keeps astonishing you when you least expect it. God s war bel dame apocrypha series by kameron hurley. Kameron hurley is the author of the light brigade, the stars are legion and the essay collection the geek feminist revolution, as well as the awardwinning gods war trilogy and the worldbreaker saga. But when a dubious deal between her government and an alien gene. The bloodsoaked conclusion to kameron hurley s epic fantasy masterpiece the worldbreaker saga is unleashed. Review god s war by kameron hurley on a distant inhospitable world thousands of years in the future humans fight for survival and supremacy. The publisher is reissuing the books in mmp with updated, streamlined covers just in time for the launch of the new story collection, apocalypse nyx. A government assassinturnedbounty hunter may hold the key to ending a centuriesold holy war. Been meaning to write something about it for some time now, but was struggling with what i wanted to say given that it s been a year since i read it. Hurley has won the hugo award, locus award, kitschy award, and.
I cant speak as to the verity of that statement, but it took me three tries before i was finally able to make my way through kameron hurleys dark speculative fiction novel gods war, and there was absolutely nothing charming about it. Gods war bel dame apocrypha, book 1 by kameron hurley. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees on. God s war by kameron hurley was a top read of mine last year, and my favorite novel from a debut author with a tough competition. Gods war book by kameron hurley official publisher page. God s war is the opening volume volley may be a better term of the bel dame apocrypha. Her country s war rages on, but her assassin days are long over. Highlights from hugoawardwinning author kameron hurleys. Hugo awardwinning author kameron hurleys bloodsoaked, inventive scififantasy mashup. Kameron hurley is an american science fiction and fantasy writer. Hugo awardwinning author kameron hurleys bloodsoaked, inventive scifi fantasy mashup.
Gods war by kameron hurley overdrive rakuten overdrive. God s war by kameron hurley the world of umayma is divided between two warring superpowers, nasheen and chenja, and a whole host of neutral nations surrounding them. Inventor of a subgenre of the new weird, she initially described her first novel god s war as retrocyberpunky, but added. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a. The popular works of hurley include books like the stars are legion, the light brigade, etc. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees ontheres not a chance in hell of ending it. Join your favs for one final adventure at the end the worlds. Bankss culture novels and roger zelaznys chronicles of amber, kameron hurley has created an epic and thrilling tale about tragic love, revenge, and war as imagined by one of our most celebrated new writers. Bel dame apocrypha volume 1 kameron hurley on free shipping on qualifying offers. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees on theres not a chance in hell of ending it. One of the strongest aspects of gods war is its characters they all feel like living breathing people, complete with character flaws. Her first nonfiction book, the essay collection the geek feminist revolution, was published in 2016.
A number of critics have labeled hurley as an important voice in the writing field. Jan 26, 2011 before we start the interview, id like to say a bit about about kameron hurley and her book, gods war. We discussed a variety of topics from her feelings on having her book just released, where she says that she just cant get her head around the fact that its actually happened. Kameron hurley is the author of the novels gods war, infidel, and rapture, a sciencefantasy noir series which earned her the sydney j. Some days, nyx was a bel dame an honored, respected, and deadly governmentfunded assassin other.
Bounds award for best newcomer, presented by the british fantasy society, and the 2011 kitschies for best debut novel. A ravaged world contaminated to the point of being almost unlivable. Hurley has been awarded two hugo awards, the kitschies award for best debut novel, and has also been a finalist for the nebula award, the arthur c. Bel dame apocrypha book 1 by hurley, kameron from amazons fiction books store. Gods war inventive, challenging, tough as nailsjust like its hardhitting heroine. But when a dubious deal between her government and an alien. In 2011, hurleys work gods war part of the bel dame apocrypha series won the chesley award for best cover illustration and the golden tentacle kitschy. Purchased on a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a bloody mix of mercenaries, magicians, and conscripted soldiers. May 08, 2018 kameron hurley is the acclaimed author of the novels gods war and the mirror empire. January 18, 2011 marked the north american trade paperback publication of gods war via night shade books. I cant speak as to the verity of that statement, but it took me three tries before i was finally able to make my way through kameron hurley s dark speculative fiction novel gods war, and there was absolutely nothing charming about it. Kameron hurley s gods war arrives into this melee like a live grenade, lobbed with abandon and not a little mischief.
This book picks up the reader and drops them onto an alien planet, thousands of years in the future. Hurleys nonfiction works have featured in locus, the atlantic, and the geek feminist revolution. Review of gods war by kameron hurley violin in a void. This book can be read as a standalone and ends on a clear note. Umayma is a planet in a constant state of war with itself as different religious factions send generations of their men to. When nyx s former bel dame sisters lead a coup against the government that threatens to plunge the country into civil war, nyx volunteers to stop them.
My writing career began, properly, in early 2011 with the publication of gods war, a book that id finished writing back in 2007 and sold both in 2008 and again in 2009. Kameron hurley s stellar debut novel follows the bloody life of nyxnissa, commonly called nyx, a bel dame governmentfunded bounty hunter trying to survive in a world consumed by a holy war thats been raging for centuries. Interview with gods war author kameron hurley the ranting. Hurley has won the hugo award, locus award, kitschy award, and sydney j. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a bloody mix of mercenaries. Kameron hurley books list of books by author kameron hurley. Sep 08, 2014 kameron hurley, author of the new epic fantasy the mirror empire, took part in a rousing ama over on reddit. She received some awards for things like best new author or best debut book, and was shortlisted for more major literary awards like the nebula and the locus. Kameron hurley audio books, best sellers, author bio. It s funny, when you dont have a word that describes exactly what you want, you sort of just cobble them together from existing words. I was laid off with no notice, no severance, and no health insurance at. Now she s babysitting diplomats to make ends meet and longing for the days when killing people was a lot more honorable. I had a lot of interest in this, and its very unique. Set in a futuristic world dominated by war, religion and an insectile technology which borders on magic, kameron hurley s debut is set to be the highlight of the year.
I really appreciated the way hurley built this world and found it infinitely interesting. Across a varied bibliographya gritty scifi noir with tech that feels like magic gods war. Im kameron hurley,best known as the author of the awardwinning bugpunk noir novel gods war, and sequelsinfidel and rapture, which was also just. By the end of book i wanted to know so much more, but still felt satisfied with the story and its conclusion. Clarke award, the british science fiction and fantasy award, and the locus award. Gods war is a massively successful blend of science fiction and fantasy.
Its funny, when you dont have a word that describes exactly what you want, you sort of just cobble them together from existing words. In a world ravaged by centuries of war, a former government. One prayer more or less wouldnt make any difference. Hurley is a twotime hugo award winner, a kitschy awardwinner for best debut novel, and. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Second trailer for god s war, the first book in a new sf trilogy from kameron hurley.
Kameron hurley and gods war were featured on john scalzis the big idea series. Gods war is a violent tale set against the backdrop of a centuriesold holy war. See all books authored by kameron hurley, including the stars are legion, and the mirror empire, and more on. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Gods war was part slow burn, part explosive action in the end the novel was utterly compelling. This is an sf take on the new weird, set on a planet well over 3,000 years in the future where the natives practice different forms of islam that have evolved from the various presentday versions of the religion, but along very different lines. Book trailer for sf adventure novel god s war by kameron hurley. The sequel to hugo awardwinning author kameron hurley s acclaimed debut god s war continues the story of nyx, a former assassin caught up in civil war on a bizarre farfuture alien planet. She has been awarded two hugo awards, the kitschky award for best debut novel, and has also been a finalist for the nebula award, the arthur c. Staffers musings gods war was part slow burn, part explosive action. This story made the rounds to all the major and a lot of the minor magazines, but never found a home until. Luckily for us, she consented, and it was a joy to interview her. Kameron hurley is the acclaimed author of the novels gods war and the mirror empire. The bloodsoaked conclusion to kameron hurleys epic fantasy masterpiece the worldbreaker saga is unleashed.