Jeff vandermeer, author of finch hurley s worldbuilding is phenomenal. Been meaning to write something about it for some time now, but was struggling with what i wanted to say given that it s been a year since i read it. Some days, nyx was a bel dame an honored, respected, and deadly governmentfunded assassin other. I cant speak as to the verity of that statement, but it took me three tries before i was finally able to make my way through kameron hurleys dark speculative fiction novel gods war, and there was absolutely nothing charming about it. Hurley has won the hugo award, locus award, kitschy award, and. God s war by kameron hurley was a top read of mine last year, and my favorite novel from a debut author with a tough competition.
The original nalah story, written at clarion in 2000, women and ladies, blood and sand played a big part in inspiring gods war and nalah even shows up in rapture, the third book in the series. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees on theres not a chance in hell of ending it. Gods war inventive, challenging, tough as nailsjust like its hardhitting heroine. Joe abercrombie kameron hurleys a brave, unflinching, truly original writer with a unique vision. The sequel to hugo awardwinning author kameron hurley s acclaimed debut god s war continues the story of nyx, a former assassin caught up in civil war on a bizarre farfuture alien planet. Hurley takes on issues of gender roles, violence, and religion and does it all with a deft hand. Apr 08, 2011 gods war is a fine piece of writing, and not one that its readers will easily forget. Bel dame apocrypha book 1 by hurley, kameron from amazons fiction books store. But when a dubious deal between her government and an alien gene. By the end of book i wanted to know so much more, but still felt satisfied with the story and its conclusion. Gods war is the first volume in the umayma trilogy and will be followed by infidel and babylon hopefully. Hugo awardwinning author kameron hurleys bloodsoaked, inventive scififantasy mashup. This book can be read as a standalone and ends on a clear note. Aug, 2014 gods war by kameron hurley, 9780091952785, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Buy kameron hurley ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Hurley is a twotime hugo award winner, a kitschy awardwinner for best debut novel, and. Kameron hurley s stellar debut novel follows the bloody life of nyxnissa, commonly called nyx, a bel dame governmentfunded bounty hunter trying to survive in a world consumed by a holy war thats been raging for centuries. A number of critics have labeled hurley as an important voice in the writing field. Sep 08, 2014 kameron hurley, author of the new epic fantasy the mirror empire, took part in a rousing ama over on reddit. This is an sf take on the new weird, set on a planet well over 3,000 years in the future where the natives practice different forms of islam that have evolved from the various presentday versions of the religion, but along very different lines. She received some awards for things like best new author or best debut book, and was shortlisted for more major literary awards like the nebula and the locus. Joe abercrombie kameron hurley s a brave, unflinching, truly original writer with a unique vision. Second trailer for god s war, the first book in a new sf trilogy from kameron hurley. And while id had a few short stories published prior, gods war was the bloody, exciting, bugfilled debut that introduced most folks in. Kameron hurley books list of books by author kameron hurley.
Kameron hurley is the author of the light brigade, the stars are legion and the essay collection the geek feminist revolution, as well as the awardwinning god s war trilogy and the worldbreaker saga. God s war by kameron hurley, 9781597809504, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Umayma is a planet in a constant state of war with itself as different religious factions send generations of their men to. But beyond all the blood and violence, its a beautifully crafted work of art that keeps astonishing you when you least expect it. I had a lot of interest in this, and its very unique. One prayer more or less wouldnt make any difference. Purchased on a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a bloody mix of mercenaries, magicians, and conscripted soldiers. Awards edit in 2011, hurleys work gods war part of the bel dame apocrypha series 4 won the chesley award for best cover illustration and the golden tentacle kitschy award for best debut novel. Bankss culture novels and roger zelaznys chronicles of amber, kameron hurley has created an epic and thrilling tale about tragic love, revenge, and war as imagined by one of our most celebrated new writers.
It is a world where technology is powered by genetically engineered bugs and the colonists are tearing their world apart. Hurley has won the hugo award, locus award, kitschy. Now she s babysitting diplomats to make ends meet and longing for the days when killing people was a lot more honorable. This book picks up the reader and drops them onto an alien planet, thousands of years in the future. Kameron hurley is an american science fiction and fantasy writer. Im kameron hurley,best known as the author of the awardwinning bugpunk noir novel gods war, and sequelsinfidel and rapture, which was also just.
God s war by kameron hurley hugo awardwinning author kameron hurley s bloodsoaked, inventive scififantasy mashup. Bel dame apocrypha volume 1 kameron hurley on free shipping on qualifying offers. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a bloody mix of mercenaries. Gods war by kameron hurley overdrive rakuten overdrive. In 2011, hurleys work gods war part of the bel dame apocrypha series won the chesley award for best cover illustration and the golden tentacle kitschy. Highlights from hugoawardwinning author kameron hurleys. A government assassinturnedbounty hunter may hold the key to ending a centuriesold holy war. Gods war book by kameron hurley official publisher. Gods war is a massively successful blend of science fiction and fantasy.
Hurleys nonfiction works have featured in locus, the atlantic, and the geek feminist revolution. January 18, 2011 marked the north american trade paperback publication of gods war via night shade books. In a world ravaged by centuries of war, a former government. I really appreciated the way hurley built this world and found it infinitely interesting. Hurley has won the hugo award, locus award, kitschy award, and sydney j. I was laid off with no notice, no severance, and no health insurance at.
The popular works of hurley include books like the stars are legion, the light brigade, etc. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Kameron hurley s gods war arrives into this melee like a live grenade, lobbed with abandon and not a little mischief. Bounds award for best newcomer, presented by the british fantasy society, and the 2011 kitschies for best debut novel. This story made the rounds to all the major and a lot of the minor magazines, but never found a home until. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a bloody mix of mercenaries, magicians, and conscripted soldiers. Interview with gods war author kameron hurley the ranting. The nations are divided by religion, each preaching a different version of their holy book split along gender lines. Mar 14, 2019 kameron hurleys writing career has been both marked by variety, and unified in its mission. Her country s war rages on, but her assassin days are long over. Kameron hurley is the author of the light brigade, the stars are legion and the essay collection the geek feminist revolution, as well as the awardwinning gods war trilogy and the worldbreaker saga.
Jan 26, 2011 before we start the interview, id like to say a bit about about kameron hurley and her book, gods war. May 08, 2018 kameron hurley is the acclaimed author of the novels gods war and the mirror empire. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Kameron hurley and gods war were featured on john scalzis the big idea series.
Gods war book by kameron hurley official publisher page. Staffer s musings god s war was part slow burn, part explosive action. Clarke award, the british science fiction and fantasy award, and the locus award. My writing career began, properly, in early 2011 with the publication of gods war, a book that id finished writing back in 2007 and sold both in 2008 and again in 2009. Join your favs for one final adventure at the end the worlds. I cant speak as to the verity of that statement, but it took me three tries before i was finally able to make my way through kameron hurley s dark speculative fiction novel gods war, and there was absolutely nothing charming about it. Review of gods war by kameron hurley violin in a void. Feb 07, 2017 kameron hurley is the acclaimed author of the novels gods war, the mirror empire, and the light brigade. Hugo awardwinning author kameron hurleys bloodsoaked, inventive scifi fantasy mashup. The publisher is reissuing the books in mmp with updated, streamlined covers just in time for the launch of the new story collection, apocalypse nyx. Buy a cheap copy of god s war book by kameron hurley. Read god s war by kameron hurley available from rakuten kobo. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a. Kameron hurley is the acclaimed author of the novels gods war and the mirror empire.
Her first nonfiction book, the essay collection the geek feminist revolution, was published in 2016. Gods war, the first book of the bel dame apocrypha gods war trilogy has been out of print since late last year. Gods war was part slow burn, part explosive action in the end the novel was utterly compelling. God s war is a massively successful blend of science fiction and fantasy. Nyx is a former government assassin who makes a living cutting off heads for cash. Gods war is a violent tale set against the backdrop of a centuriesold holy war.
God s war by kameron hurley the world of umayma is divided between two warring superpowers, nasheen and chenja, and a whole host of neutral nations surrounding them. It s funny, when you dont have a word that describes exactly what you want, you sort of just cobble them together from existing words. Gods war by kameron hurley opens with our hero, nyxnissa, who has just sold her uterus for petty cash and then blown it all on drugs and gambling. Its funny, when you dont have a word that describes exactly what you want, you sort of just cobble them together from existing words. God s war is a violent tale set against the backdrop of a. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees on. Review of gods war by kameron hurley the rhino press. One of the strongest aspects of gods war is its characters they all feel like living breathing people, complete with character flaws. Inventor of a subgenre of the new weird, she initially described her first novel god s war as retrocyberpunky, but added.
The bloodsoaked conclusion to kameron hurley s epic fantasy masterpiece the worldbreaker saga is unleashed. Kameron hurley audio books, best sellers, author bio. Luckily for us, she consented, and it was a joy to interview her. Kameron hurleys the light brigade is a subversive work of. Kameron hurley is the author of the novels gods war, infidel, and rapture, a sciencefantasy noir series which earned her the sydney j. Clarke award, the british science fiction and fantasy award. May 05, 2014 kameron hurley night shade books publication date. One prayer more or less wouldn t make any difference. But when a dubious deal between her government and an alien. Book trailer for sf adventure novel god s war by kameron hurley. God s war is the opening volume volley may be a better term of the bel dame apocrypha.
Gods war bel dame apocrypha, book 1 by kameron hurley. Staffers musings gods war was part slow burn, part explosive action. Set in a futuristic world dominated by war, religion and an insectile technology which borders on magic, kameron hurley s debut is set to be the highlight of the year. Clarke award, the bsfa award, and the nebula award.
A ravaged world contaminated to the point of being almost unlivable. See all books authored by kameron hurley, including the stars are legion, and the mirror empire, and more on. God s war bel dame apocrypha series by kameron hurley. I will definitely be checking out book 2 in the bel dame apocrypha. Hurley has been awarded two hugo awards, the kitschies award for best debut novel, and has also been a finalist for the nebula award, the arthur c. When nyx s former bel dame sisters lead a coup against the government that threatens to plunge the country into civil war, nyx volunteers to stop them. Review god s war by kameron hurley on a distant inhospitable world thousands of years in the future humans fight for survival and supremacy. We discussed a variety of topics from her feelings on having her book just released, where she says that she just cant get her head around the fact that its actually happened. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees ontheres not a chance in hell of ending it. She has been awarded two hugo awards, the kitschky award for best debut novel, and has also been a finalist for the nebula award, the arthur c. While the centurieslong war rages on only one thing is certain. God s war is a clever reinterpretation of the war novel. Across a varied bibliographya gritty scifi noir with tech that feels like magic gods war. The bloodsoaked conclusion to kameron hurleys epic fantasy masterpiece the worldbreaker saga is unleashed.
1206 681 1206 629 1314 247 266 159 554 1415 1009 1535 113 180 413 754 506 542 574 1136 1204 1450 1216 1324 1396 1125 990 357 1127 153 909 1033 555 529 1324 1457 846 705 1347