Gripping, imaginative, and a tour-de-force of thrilling storytelling, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch's The Kirilli Matter launches her acclaimed Fey series into exciting new territory. When the investigation of a brutal murder scene points to terrifying suspects, Augusta Kirilli must find a way to protect her family's secrets-secrets so long buried, she must discover their meaning or risk her own destruction. Set in the world of The Fey and masterfully blending fantasy and steampunk elements, Kristine Kathryn Rusch's Qavnerian Protectorate saga adds rich new dimension to this powerfully written series. From its shocking opening to the deepening mystery at its conclusion, this groundbreaking novel takes epic fantasy in a whole new direction and proves Rusch's place as the greatest storyteller of our time.

Gripping, imaginative, and a tour-de-force of thrilling storytelling, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch's The Kirilli Matter launches her acclaimed Fey series into exciting new territory. When the investigation of a brutal murder scene points to terrifying suspects, Augusta Kirilli must find a way to protect her family's secrets-secrets so long buried, she must discover their meaning or risk her own destruction. Set in the world of The Fey and masterfully blending fantasy and steampunk elements, Kristine Kathryn Rusch's Qavnerian Protectorate saga adds rich new dimension to this powerfully written series. From its shocking opening to the deepening mystery at its conclusion, this groundbreaking novel takes epic fantasy in a whole new direction and proves Rusch's place as the greatest storyteller of our time.