Max Gladstone

Max Gladstone is an American fantasy author known for his Craft Sequence series. He has been nominated for several awards, including the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

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  1. 1. This Is How You Lose The Time War

    In this epistolary science fiction novel, two rival agents, Red and Blue, find themselves on opposite sides of a sprawling temporal conflict known as the Time War. As they carry out missions to manipulate the strands of history for their respective factions, their paths cross in unexpected ways. Through a series of secret letters left across time and space, what begins as taunting correspondence evolves into a deep, forbidden connection. The narrative weaves a complex tapestry of time-travel and intrigue, exploring themes of love, identity, and the consequences of actions within the ever-shifting sands of time. As their bond deepens, Red and Blue must ultimately decide where their loyalties lie and what sacrifices they are willing to make for a chance at a future together.

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  2. 2. Empress Of Forever

    In a dazzling blend of science fiction and fantasy, a brilliant tech entrepreneur finds herself catapulted into a distant future where she must navigate a universe ruled by a mysterious and powerful Empress. As she embarks on a quest to return home, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and agendas. Together, they face cosmic battles, unravel ancient mysteries, and challenge the very fabric of reality in a thrilling adventure that explores themes of power, identity, and the essence of humanity.

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  3. 3. Three Parts Dead

    In a city where divine power is managed like corporate law, the ritual murder of the local patron god leaves the metropolis on the brink and its devotees scrambling for answers; a pragmatic, down-on-her-luck troubleshooter is hired to investigate and rebuild the dead god, forcing her into a maze of legalistic magic, competing guilds, cults, and commercial interests as she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the fragile balance between mortals and deities.

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