Maxima Library

On a remote, icy planet, the soldier known as Breq is drawing closer to completing her quest. Once, she was the Justice of Toren — a colossal starship with an artificial intelligence linking thousands of soldiers in the service of the Radch, the empire that conquered the galaxy. Now, an act of treachery has ripped it all away, leaving her with one fragile human body, unanswered questions, and a burning desire for vengeance.

Hugo Award for Best Novel (2014),

Nebula Award for Best Novel (2013),

Locus Award for Best First Novel (2014),

Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Novel (2014),

British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel (2013),

Philip K. Dick Award Nominee (2013),

John W. Campbell Memorial Award Nominee (2014),

The Kitschies for Golden Tentacle (Debut) (2013),

James Tiptree Jr. Award Honor List (2013)

DISTANT WORLDS, TIME TRAVEL, EPIC ADVENTURE, UNSEEN WONDERS AND MUCH MORE! The best, most original and brightest science fiction and fantasy stories from around the globe from the past twelve months are brought together in one collection by multiple award winning editor Jonathan Strahan. This highly popular series now reaches volume nine and will include stories from both the biggest names in the field and the most exciting new talents. Previous volumes have included stories from Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, Cory Doctorow, Stephen Baxter, Elizabeth Bear, Joe Abercrombie, Paolo Bacigalupi, Holly Black, Garth Nix, Jeffrey Ford, Margo Lanagan, Bruce Sterling, Adam Robets, Ellen Klages, and many many more.