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Myth & Legend Fiction

The Killing Moon

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  • 2012 first published
  • 418 pages
  • ★ 3.6 (8 ratings)
  • 5 editions
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The Killing Moon is a 2012 mythic fiction novel by N. K. Jemisin. It deals with magic, conspiracies, dreams and Corruption.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, and 41 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.

It runs to roughly 418 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Killing Moon

**FOLLOWING HER SERIES, HUGO, NEBULA, AND WORLD FANTASY-NOMINATED DEBUT SERIES, N. K. JEMISIN RETURNS WITH A CAPTIVATING NEW TALE.** In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law. Upon its rooftops and among the shadows of its cobbled streets wait the Gatherers--the keepers of this peace. Their duty is to harvest the magic of the sleeping mind and use it to heal, soothe...and kill those judged corrupt. But when a conspiracy blooms within Gujaareh's great temple, Ehiru--the most famous of the city's Gatherers--must question everything he knows. Someone, or something, is stalking its prey both in Gujaareh's alleys and the realm of dreams. Ehiru must now protect the woman he was sent to kill--or watch the city be devoured by war and forbidden magic. This description comes from the publisher. *The Killing Moon* is the first book in the Dreamblood Duology.
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  • Magic
  • Conspiracies
  • Dreams
  • Fantasy
  • Corruption
  • Peace
  • Priests
  • Gods
  • Phantastische Literatur
  • Amerikanisches Englisch
  • Gods and goddesses

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Who wrote The Killing Moon?

The Killing Moon was written by N. K. Jemisin and first published in 2012.

What genre is The Killing Moon?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.

How long is The Killing Moon?

The median edition has 418 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Killing Moon?

Readers who like it often enjoy Warbreaker, The Lightning Thief and The Sea of Monsters.

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