“Fast cars, brilliant characters, and gangster kung-fu! Lee’s written the postcolonial Godfather hiding under the surface of the Avatar: the Last Airbender universe ― and it’s a fantastic read.”― Max Gladstone “Stylish and action-packed, full of ambitious families and guilt-ridden loves, Jade City is an epic drama reminiscent of the best classic Hong Kong gangster films but set in a fantasy metropolis so gritty and well-imagined that you’ll forget you’re reading a book.”― Ken Liu “An ambitious statement….Unforgettable.” ― BookPage “Ambitious and complex… An intense, satisfying experience.” ― Publishers Weekly “An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats.” ― NPR Books “Bold martial-arts action and vivid worldbuilding… Terrific.” ― Library Journal (Pick of the Month, starred review)
The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all Green Bones - from their grandest patriarch to the lowliest motorcycle runner on the streets - and of Kekon itself. When a powerful new drug emerges that lets anyone - even foreigners - wield jade, the simmering tension between the Kauls and the rival Ayt family erupts into open violence. Ancient tradition has little place in this rapidly changing nation. They care about nothing but protecting their own, cornering the jade market, and defending the districts under their protection. Now, the war is over and a new generation of Kauls vies for control of Kekon’s bustling capital city.
It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for - and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign invasion.
Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon.
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