Details
- Book Title: The Tainted Cup (Ana and Din Mysteries Book 1)
- Author: Robert Jackson Bennett
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Description
In the borderlands of a leviathan-haunted Empire, a high imperial officer dies in impossible fashion — a tree erupting from his body — and the case falls to Ana Dolabra, a blindfolded, gloriously eccentric detective who cracks crimes without ever leaving her home. At her side is Dinios Kol, a new assistant magically altered to remember every detail he sees, the perfect eyes for her restless mind. As the pair tug at the threads of a single strange killing, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the heart of the Empire itself. Robert Jackson Bennett fuses the clockwork pleasures of classic detective fiction with lavish, inventive world-building.
Author Bio
Robert Jackson Bennett is an American speculative-fiction author known for the Divine Cities and Founders trilogies. The Tainted Cup, the first of his Ana and Din mysteries, won both the Hugo Award and the World Fantasy Award.
What Readers Are Saying
- “Brimming with optimism and with a compelling central mystery. The delightful characters make it fun to read.” — Alex W., five-star Amazon reviewer
- “I never wanted to put this one down. The writing, the story, the characters, all woven together to make this enjoyable.” — King Dad, five-star Amazon reviewer
- “This book is a beautifully written detective novel wrapped in fantasy, a story that will keep you addicted to turning its pages.” — Amazon Customer, five-star Amazon reviewer
- Rated 4.5 stars by more than 14,500 readers.
Why We Think It Should Be Your Next Book
It is the rare book that satisfies two appetites at once — the fair-play whodunit that rewards close attention, and the immersive fantasy that builds a world you will not want to leave. Ana and Din are an instantly winning double act in the Holmes-and-Watson tradition, and the puzzle is constructed with real craft: every clue is on the page if you are sharp enough to catch it. Award voters and everyday readers alike agree it delivers.
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