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TREAD OF ANGELS

Rebecca Roanhorse

Truth and fiction mix in New York Times bestseller Rebecca Roanhorse's standalone historical mystery. In Sequoyah, the American Indian state that was a near reality, a Cherokee detective takes on local law enforcement and the dangers of the wild west to investigate a deadly train heist.
In the mining town of Goetia, where a rare ore known as divinity, is mined with the help of the pariahs of society known as the Fallen, the descendants of demonkind, living amongst the Virtues, the winners in an ancient war, with the descendants of both sides choosing to live alongside Abaddon's mountain in this tale of the mythological West.

Celeste, a card sharp of mixed parents, who can pass as a Virtue, is given the opportunity to defend her younger half-sister Mariel as a advocatus diaboli, who is arrested suddenly for the murder of a doctor, Daniel, a Virtue. Celeste calls upon the help of her friend, a former general in the armies of hell, Abraxas, to find the truth behind the murder, unraveling a layer of lies and manipulation, in this dark fantasy noir from the bestselling mastermind Rebecca Roanhorse.

Rebecca Roanhorse is the New York Times bestselling author of Trail of Lightning, Storm of Locusts, Star Wars: Resistance Reborn, and Race to the Sun. She has won the Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Awards for her fiction, and was the recipient of the 2018 Astounding (formerly Campbell) Award for Best New Writer. Her forthcoming book, Black Sun, is out in October. She lives in New Mexico with her family.
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Published 2022-11-15 by Saga Press

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A superb dark fantasy. Read more...

The latest genre buster from Rebecca Roanhorse is a dark fantasy noir set in an alternate version of the American West, circa 1883... When her sister is accused of murder, Celeste gets her demon on. Sounds awesome, doesn't it? Read more...

In 1883, the mining town of Goetia is teeming with voyagers from all over who have come to mine a powerful new element called Divinity from its mountains. But to do this, they need the help of the Fallen, progeny of demonkind who live amongst the Virtues. The Virtues were the winners of an ancient war, and now the descendants of each side must learn to harmoniously occupy their precious land. When her sister is accused of murdering a Virtue, Celeste must find a way to defend her without igniting another era of violence and unrest. Read more...

Rich, original world-building and a unique blend of genres make this one a winner. Read more...

A title from every-sci-fi-and-fantasy-award-you-can-think-of-winner writer Rebecca Roanhorse. Read more...

...tough-as-nails novella... Roanhorse plays with the notion of purity and original sin... Rebecca Roanhorse is known for her incredible worldbuilding, diverse inspirations, and complex reinterpretations of tropes, and all her talents are perfectly on display in her latest. Read more...

Tread of Angels is a novella that does a lot of work with the space it takes up, and proves that Rebecca Roanhorse is at the top of her game. Read more...

From its subversive take on Christian mythology to its Wild West setting, Rebecca Roanhorse's fantasy read is simply enthralling... A thrilling blend of fantasy and mystery that'll suck you right in. Read more...

Shondaland talked to Roanhorse about biblical mythmaking, the legacy of the Old West in storytelling, and the danger of truly seeing a person you love. Read more...

Fun novella... compelling, dark fantasy mystery... Read more...

An intense fantasy blending immersive world building with mythological lore. Read more...

A young card sharp must defend her sister in the mystical West of 1880s Colorado in this dark fantasy from the bestselling author of Black Sun. Read more...

Narrator Dion Graham's superb performance helps to create a weird and wonderful fantasy world... His pitch-perfect timing keeps the listener engaged, and his authentic-sounding pronunciation of the evocative names gives a sense of reality to this otherwise alternative world. Read more...

December 2022 INDIE NEXT PICK: "At this point, I'll read anything Rebecca Roanhorse writes. This little book packs a powerhouse of a story! It's 1920s noir with demons and angels, but with Rebecca's personal twist. I loved it and I can't wait to give it to everyone I know!" Read more...

The Old West aesthetic, the steampunk flair of the divinity-powered devices, and the many references to Christian theology and angelology grounding the fantastical elements create a fascinating world. Fans of urban fantasy and its resourceful but conflicted heroines will find the mining town of Goetia, its colorful denizens, and Celeste's investigations a refreshing combination.

This compelling, dark fantasy mystery could easily be read in one to two sittings. Read more...

What do an Old West fantasy/mystery novel, a former transgender firefighter and NaNoWriMo have in common? Find out on this episode of KJZZ's Word... Read more...

Fans of "Weird West" tales and angel-demon conflicts will find Celeste's world fascinating in Roanhorse's stand-alone novella. Read more...

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TREAD OF ANGELS is a "most-anticipated" with CRIMEREADS, BUZZFEED NEWS, LIT HUB, GOODREADS, SHEREADS, TOR.com, BOOK RIOT, BOOKBUB, and more.

The Fallen - descendants of the angels who fought God and paid the price - would have been wiped out long ago, were it not for their unique ability to find a resource necessary to live life as they know it. Even still, the Fallen remain at the tail end of the pecking order - though some, like Celeste, manage to live a comfortable life. When her estranged sister Mariel is accused of murdering an Archangel, however, Celeste will risk everything to save her, even if it means becoming embroiled in the trial of the century. Read more...

[A] fantastical western centered around Biblical themes that, despite its 208 pages, has excellent worldbuilding. If you love noir elements, fully imagined characters, and social commentary, you'll need this dark fantasy. Read more...

Rebecca Roanhorse is a fantastic world-builder and her skills are razor-sharp in her newest fantasy... A gritty but good read! Read more...

Looking for a little mystery with a weird-west genre hook? Look no further! In a world of mechanical wonders powered by the divine magic of a dead angel live sisters Celeste and Mariel, descendants of the Fallen angels. Celeste will do anything to save Mariel from execution after she's accused of killing one of the righteous Virtues - including making deals with demons, scamming her fellow Fallen, and trying to outsmart the enemy Virtues. Read more...

[W]hat sets [Roanhorse's] work apart is deft, thorough worldbuilding... Whether [she] will return to this world she's so painstakingly built here is a question only future books can answer but, all I can say is I sure hope so. Read more...

Skillfully blending a noir atmosphere with western tropes and biblical mythology, bestseller Roanhorse (Fevered Star) crafts an immersive historical fantasy centered on ambition, privilege, and marginalization. Read more...