Finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Series. Before meeting the Raksura, his own race, Lun was forced to travel alone through the Three Worlds, hiding his true appearance. Now he has found his own place, becoming the husband of Nephrite, the queen-sister of the court of the Indigo Mist. But after a while, omissions appear in their relationship. Lun goes to a neighboring kingdom, not yet suspecting that there await long-forgotten secrets from his past and a meeting with an old enemy who still seeks revenge. And the predatory race of Fels decides to use Raxur for some magical purposes, guided by an ancient voice coming from the Deeps Siren... “This novel is an unusual, fascinating and original story. You will be impressed by the complex characters, the exciting plot and the unique style.” – RisingShadow.net “Truly inventive and vibrant imagination combined with memorable characters make The Books of Raxur one of my favorite fantasy series of all time.” – Kate Elliott “Martha Wells writes true fantasy—poignant, expressive, and startling.” - Cameron Hurley "These books are written at the highest level, and given their scope, originality and versatility, they have the potential to become landmarks in their genre." – Adventures Fantastic “The Rascura series is rich and complex, with truly amazing world-building and non-human characters that are both alien and relatable and sympathetic.” – Kelly McCullough “There's so much to explore here: multiple species of intelligent beings living in the same world (but not always), with complex social roles, vastly different societies, and different technologies. This is a strict fantasy without the trappings of the European Middle Ages. But most importantly, it's a compelling story." – Stephen Gould “This book has Wells' signature world-building, believable character development, and a witty authorial voice. I have no words to explain how real a world feels, in which every race, city and culture has such a carefully drawn history that they live even outside the plot.” - Patrice Sarat "Wells remains a compelling storyteller whose clear prose, thoughtful plotting, and witty, endearing characters should especially appeal to readers who appreciate the works of John Scalzi and Lois McMaster Bujold." – Strange Horizons