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The Serpent Sea | Martha Wells
The Serpent Sea | Martha Wells
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The Serpent Sea
Accolades & Praise
- Award Nomination: The Books of the Raksura series was nominated for the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Series.
Extended Synopsis
Moon, once a solitary wanderer, has become consort to Jade, sister queen of the Indigo Cloud court. Together, they travel with their people on a pair of flying ships in hopes of finding a new home for their colony. Moon finally feels like he's found a tribe where he belongs.
But when the travelers reach the ancestral home of Indigo Cloud, shrouded within the trunk of a mountain-sized tree, they discover a blight infecting its core. Nearby they find the remains of the invaders who may be responsible, as well as evidence of a devastating theft. This discovery sends Moon and the hunters of Indigo Cloud on a quest for the heartstone of the tree—a quest that will lead them far away, across the Serpent Sea.
In this follow-up to The Cloud Roads, Martha Wells returns with a world-spanning odyssey, a mystery that only provokes more questions—and the adventure of a lifetime.
About the Author
Martha Wells is the acclaimed author of the Hugo Award-nominated Books of the Raksura series. Known for crafting intricate, world-spanning odysseys and deeply imaginative fantasy realms, her storytelling continually captivates readers across the science fiction and fantasy genres.
Reader Targeting
- Fans of epic fantasy featuring unique, non-human cultures and intricate world-building.
- Readers who enjoy character-driven, world-spanning odysseys full of mystery and adventure.
- Enthusiasts of Hugo Award-nominated series and the imaginative works of Martha Wells.
Bibliographic & Physical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 9781597803328 |
| SKU (ISBN-10) | 1597803324 |
| Publisher | Night Shade Books |
| Publication Date | January 17, 2012 |
| Format | Paperback (Softcover, Issued without dust jacket, Used Condition) |
| Page Count | 352 |
| BISAC Categories | FICTION / Fantasy / Epic; FICTION / Science Fiction / Space Opera |
| Dimensions & Weight | 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.9 inches / 15.5 oz |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book part of a series?
Yes, The Serpent Sea is Volume Two of the Books of the Raksura series, directly following the events of The Cloud Roads.
What is the main conflict in this book?
Moon and the Indigo Cloud court discover that their ancestral mountain-sized tree home is infected by a mysterious blight and its heartstone has been stolen, forcing them on a perilous quest to retrieve it.
Has this series received any awards?
The Books of the Raksura series was officially nominated for the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Series.
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