The Edge of Worlds | Martha Wells

The Edge of Worlds: Volume Four of the Books of the Raksura

Accolades & Praise

• Award Recognition: The Books of the Raksura was nominated for the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Series.

Extended Synopsis

An expedition of groundlings from the Empire of Kish have traveled through the Three Worlds to the Indigo Cloud court of the Raksura, shape-shifting creatures of flight that live in large family groups. The groundlings have found a sealed ancient city at the edge of the shallow seas, near the deeps of the impassable Ocean. They believe it to be the last home of their ancestors and ask for help getting inside. But the Raksura fear it was built by their own distant ancestors, the Forerunners, and the last sealed Forerunner city they encountered was a prison for an unstoppable evil.

Prior to the groundlings arrival, the Indigo Cloud court had been plagued by visions of a disaster that could destroy all the courts in the Reaches. Now, the court's mentors believe the ancient city is connected to the foretold danger. A small group of warriors, including consort Moon, an orphan new to the colony and the Raksura's idea of family, and sister queen Jade, agree to go with the groundling expedition to investigate. But the predatory Fell have found the city too, and in the race to keep the danger contained, the Raksura may be the ones who inadvertently release it.

About the Author

Martha Wells is a celebrated fantasy author renowned for her vivid world-building and dynamic characters. She is the creator of numerous beloved sci-fi and fantasy worlds, including the Hugo Award-nominated Books of the Raksura series.

Reader Targeting

• Fans of expansive, immersive epic fantasy and complex world-building.
• Readers who enjoy thrilling action, adventure, and high-stakes exploratory missions.
• Followers of The Books of the Raksura series looking for thrilling new chapters in the saga.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Edge of Worlds about?
When groundlings from the Empire of Kish ask the Indigo Cloud court to help them open an ancient sealed city, Moon, Jade, and a team of companions embark on a perilous mission that uncovers dormant dangers and ancient secrets.

Where does this book fit in the series?
It is the fourth volume in The Books of the Raksura series, returning to the fascinating world of The Cloud Roads.

Who is Martha Wells?
Martha Wells is an acclaimed fantasy and science fiction author recognized for her intricate world-building and captivating series.

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