Gods War
Gods War is a 2001 queer fantasy and queer science fiction novel by Kameron Hurley. It deals with bounty hunters, female assassins, Amerikanisches Englisch and assassins.
Open Library readers give it an average of 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 28 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions.
It runs to roughly 320 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Gods War
On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuries-old holy war rages, fought by a bloody mix of mercenaries, magicians, and conscripted soldiers. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, there’s one thing everybody agrees on– There’s not a chance in hell of ending it. Nyx is a former government assassin who makes a living cutting off heads for cash. But when a dubious deal between her government and an alien gene pirate goes bad, Nyx’s ugly past makes her the top pick for a covert recovery. The head they want her to bring home could end the war–but at what price? The world is about to find out.
Awards & lists
- ✦Otherwise Award 2011 — Overall (nominee)
- ✦Nebula Awards 2012 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 2012 — Best First Novel (nominee)
- ✦Arthur C. Clarke Award 2014 — Overall (nominee)
- ✦BSFA Awards 2013 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Gods War?
Gods War was written by Kameron Hurley and first published in 2001.
What genre is Gods War?
It is usually shelved as Queer Fantasy and Queer Science Fiction.
How long is Gods War?
The median edition has 320 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Gods War?
Readers who like it often enjoy Worlds Apart, Of Fire and Stars and Pantomime.
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