Ancillary Mercyis the stunning conclusion to the trilogy that began with Ancillary Justice, the only novel ever to win the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards.
For a moment, things seemed to be under control for Breq, the soldier who used to be a warship. Then a search of Athoek Station's slums turns up someone who shouldn't exist and a messenger from the mysterious Presger empire arrives, as does Breq's old enemy, the divided, heavily armed, and possibly insane Anaander Mianaai - ruler of an empire at war with itself.
Breq could flee with her ship and crew, but that would leave the people of Athoek in terrible danger. Breq has a desperate plan. The odds aren't good, but that's never stopped her before.
The Imperial Radch trilogy begins with Ancillary Justice, continues in ***Ancillary Sword***and concludes with Ancillary Mercy.
Also available now: Provenance is a stunning standalone adventure set in the same world as Ancillary Justice. NPR calls it 'A fitting addition to the Ancillary world'.
Praise for the trilogy:
'ENGAGING AND PROVOCATIVE' SFX Magazine
'UNEXPECTED, COMPELLING AND VERY COOL'
John Scalzi
'HIGHLY RECOMMENDED' Independent on Sunday
'MIND-BLOWING' io9.com
'THRILLING, MOVING AND AWE-INSPIRING' Guardian
'UTTER PERFECTION' The Book Smugglers
'ASTOUNDINGLY ASSURED AND GRACEFUL' Strange Horizons
'ESTABLISHES LECKIE AS AN HEIR TO BANKS'
Elizabeth Bear