A Betrayal In Winter

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Daniel Abraham delighted fantasy readers with his brilliant, original, and engaging first novel, A Shadow in Summer. Now he has produced an even more powerful sequel, a tragedy as darkly personal and violent as Shakespeare’s Macbeth. As a boy, Otah Machi was exiled from his family, Machi’s ruling house. Decades later, he has witnessed and been part of world-changing events. Yet he has never returned to Machi. Now his father—the Khai, or ruler, of Machi—is dying and his eldest brother Biitrah has been assassinated, Otah realizes that he must return to Machi, for reasons not even he understands. Tradition dictates that the sons of a dying Khai fall upon each other until only one remains to succeed his father. But something even worse is occurring in Machi. The Galts, an expansive empire, have allied with someone in Machi to bring down the ruling house. Otah is accused, the long-missing brother with an all-too-obvious motive for murder. With the subtlety and wonderful storytelling skill of his first novel, Abraham has created a masterful drama filled with a unique magic, a suspenseful thriller of sexual betrayal, and Machiavellian politics.

About the Author

Abraham, Daniel

Daniel Abraham is an American author known for his works in the science fiction and fantasy genres. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1969.Abraham's most notable works include the "Long Price Quartet" series, which is set in a world inspired by East Asian cultures and explores themes of identity, power, and responsibility. He is also known for his "Dagger and the Coin" series, which follows a group of characters as they navigate political intrigue and economic upheaval in a world on the brink of war.Abraham is also a collaborator with George R.R. Martin on the "Wild Cards" series, a shared-world anthology featuring superheroes and villains.Abraham's writing is known for its intricate world-building, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes. He has won several awards for his writing, including the Hugo Award and the Locus Award.In addition to his writing, Abraham is also a writer and producer for television and film. He has worked on several projects, including the television adaptation of "The Expanse," a science fiction series that he co-wrote with Ty Franck under the pen name James S.A. Corey.Abraham continues to write and publish new novels and stories, and his works are enjoyed by fans of science fiction and fantasy around the world.

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