![]() ![]() Jade City is an epic tale of blood, family, honour, and of those who live and die by ancient laws in a changing world. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all in the families, from their grandest patriarch to even the lowliest runner on the streets. When a modern drug emerges that allows anyone - even foreigners - to wield jade, simmering tension between the two families erupts into open violence. Jade is mined, traded, stolen and killed for, controlled by the ruthless No Peak and Mountain families. ![]() ![]() Jade is the lifeblood of the city of Janloon - a stone that enhances a warrior's natural strength and speed. TWO CRIME FAMILIES, ONE SOURCE OF POWER: JADE. Jade City is a Godfather -inspired novel about the power struggle between two clans in an Asian-inspired fantasy world, who want to control the supply of jade. ![]() 'Lee's astute worldbuilding raises the stakes for her vivid and tautly-described action scenes' SCOTT LYNCH, author of The Lies of Locke Lamora *****Shortlisted for the Nebula Awards, the Locus Awards, the Aurora Awards, the Sunburst Awards and an Best Book of the Month***** 'Gripping!' ANN LECKIE, author of Ancillary Justice and The Raven Tower 'An epic drama reminiscent of the best classic Hong Kong gangster films but set in a fantasy metropolis so gritty and well-imagined that you'll forget you're reading a book' KEN LIU Die for jade.' Fonda Lee's adult debut reads like The Godfather with magic and kung fu - don't miss this stunning epic of family, honour and blood. ***WINNER OF THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD*** 'Live with honour. ![]()
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