City of Jackals

The searing sequel to Kavithri, an empowering and epic fantasy.

‘Even better than the first book‘ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘This is one of the best sequels I’ve had the privilege of reading in a long time!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘[City of Jackals] didn’t disappoint, bringing us a new arc of Kavi’s story, a harsh and brutal one’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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A warrior with a debt. A gangster with a secret. A confrontation waiting to happen.

Kavi’s people were once warriors who acted as the vanguard to an imperial invasion. Now, they drive steam rickshaws.

But when the most dangerous gang in the city takes control of the Imperial Rickshaw Company, Kavi’s people are cast out again, and Kavi is forced to work for the gang as a low-level enforcer. Her only hope lies in the annual Blade and Warlock tournament at the Vagola – the prize money from which will buy back the company and her people’s future.

But the shadow of the Kraelish Empire still hangs over the city, and as conspiracies unfold on the Raayan border and dark truths come to the surface, Kavi finds an insidious new desire slither its way into her heart. One that she cannot ignore. One that will leave blood flowing through the gutters of her city.

Vengeance.

City of Jackals is the blockbuster sequel to Kavithri and second book in the Ghosts of Ethuran series from critically acclaimed talent Aman J. Bedi. A South Asian epic, filled with necronmancers, djinn and explosive, high-stakes action – perfect for fans of Jade City by Fonda Lee and The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang.

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Praise for Kavithri . . .

FINALIST FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL IN THE AUREALIS AWARDS
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALDISS AWARD

‘A richly detailed, darkly gritty world‘ Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Eaters

‘[A] grim and relentless exploration of colonialism, power, resistance and courage‘ Samit Basu

‘Seamlessly packs South Asian lore and progression fantasy into a relentless rollercoaster‘ Gourav Mohanty

‘Kavithri is gripping, raw, and outrageous Indian-inspired steampunk fantasy with brutal world and compassionate main character’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Raw and relentless . . . I personally enjoyed [it] so much because of the parallels and similarities of this world to my culture, but also because of the characterization of the tour-de-force that is Kavithri’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘I appreciated the rich Indian inspired world that has accurate depiction of poverty, oppression, raw portraits of colonialism and caste system . . . a diverse, powerful and engaging reading experience’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘An explosive story about a character fighting against a stacked deck; you will cheer for her’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘If you like your action gritty and frenetic, and your world expansive and colorful, a narrative that takes no prisoners, a story about oppression and colonialism but also about hope and redemption, then look no further’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Insanely gritty, page turner, Kavi is what Hollywood female led movies should be based on’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘It was not predictable in any sense and kept me so gripped I could not put it down‘ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Kavithri is gripping, raw and outrageous Indian-inspired steampunk fantasy with brutal world and compassionate main character’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐