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The Tainted Cup: An Exceptional Fantasy Mystery With A Classic Detective Duo

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The Tainted Cup: An Exceptional Fantasy Mystery With A Classic Detective DuoThe Tainted Cup: An Exceptional Fantasy Mystery With A Classic Detective Duo 'Part Sherlock Holmes murder mystery, part Through the Looking Glass, The Tainted Cup is one of the wildest, most original stories' WESLEY CHU An eccentric detective and her long suffering assistant untangle a web of magic, deceit, and murder in this sparkling fantasy reimagining of the classic crime novel from the bestselling author of The Founders Trilogy. A peculiar crime.

The Tainted Cup: An Exceptional Fantasy Mystery With A Classic Detective Duo

'Part Sherlock Holmes murder mystery, part Through the Looking-Glass, The Tainted Cup is one of the wildest, most original stories' WESLEY CHU

An eccentric detective and her long-suffering assistant untangle a web of magic, deceit, and murder in this sparkling fantasy reimagining of the classic crime novel - from the bestselling author of The Founders Trilogy.

A peculiar crime. A brilliant investigator. A mystery of epic proportions.

In an opulent mansion at the borders of the Empire, an Imperial officer lies dead - killed when a tree spontaneously erupted from his body. Even here, where contagions abound and the blood of the Leviathans works strange magical changes, it's a death at once terrifying and impossible.

Called in to solve the crime is Ana Dolabra, an investigator whose reputation for brilliance is matched only by her eccentricity. At her side is her new assistant, Dinios Kol, an engraver, magically altered to possess a perfect memory.

Soon, the mystery leads to a scheme that threatens the safety of the Empire itself. For Ana, all this makes for a deliciously thorny puzzle - at last, something to truly hold her attention. And Din? He'll just have to hold on for the ride.

READERS LOVE ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT

'This is that rare thing - a book so good that you are bereft when you reach the final page. I loved this and would spend much more time in its world' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Utterly riveting read from beginning to end. Another mind blowing innovative world-build' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I couldn't put this one down and read waaay into the night to discover who did what to whom - and came away with a massive book hangover that had me dreaming of Bennett's world for the rest of the week' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I adored this book! Can't recommend it enough. Murder mystery in a fantasy setting with botanical murder weapons, augmented humans and leviathans threatening to breach city walls! It was such a wonderful, exciting book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This book destroyed those expectations. This was fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

AUTHORS LOVE ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT

'Engrossing and fascinating' MUR LAFFERTY

'A masterstroke. I want Bennett to write a dozen of these, and send them to me yesterday' MAX GLADSTONE

'Original, imaginative, and suspenseful' MEG GARDINER

'Riveting' AMAL EL-MOHTAR

'If you love unique, genre-bending, boundary-pushing fantasy as much as I do, look no further than Robert Jackson Bennett' FONDA LEE

'I loved this. A twisty detective story, a weird fantasy, a thrilling adventure-The Tainted Cup is a masterstroke. I want Bennett to write a dozen of these, and send them to me yesterday' - Max Gladstone, New York Times bestselling co-author of This Is How You Lose the Time War

'Original, imaginative, and suspenseful, The Tainted Cup superbly blends mystery and fantasy in this vivid, complex novel. I couldn't put it down. Give me more of this world and these characters ASAP!' - Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the UNSUB series

'A riveting murder mystery wrapped in a twisty conspiracy, set in a vivid fantasy world terrorized by eldritch monsters. If you love unique, genre-bending, boundary-pushing fantasyas much as I do, look no further than Robert Jackson Bennett' - Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga

'The Tainted Cup is a true fantasy mystery, with a leading duo who stand with Holmes and Watson among the greats. And Bennett sets it all in a squishy, fascinating, biopunk worldI'm dying to find out more about. Bring on the next one!' - Django Wexler, author of the Shadow Campaigns series

'Part Sherlock Holmes murder mystery, part Through the Looking-Glass, The Tainted Cup is one of the wildest, most original stories I've ever had the privilege to explore' - Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga

'Bennett's world is engrossing and fascinating' - Mur Lafferty, Campbell Award winning author of Playing for Keeps

'Robert Jackson Bennett deserves a huge audience' - Brent Weeks, New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Shadows

'Sherlock Holmes meets Game of Thrones . . . A rousing adventure for alt-fantasy fans' - Kirkus Reviews

'Absolutely riveting . . . I went to bed late reading it and woke up early to finish it' - Amal El-Mohtar, New York Times Book Review

'A classic murder mystery set against dazzling worldbuilding and sly social commentary. Robert Jackson Bennett doesn't miss' - James L. Sutter, author of Darkhearts

'Bennett brilliantly melds genres in this exceptional mystery-fantasy. The worldbuilding is immediately involving, Bennett's take on a classic detective duo dynamic feels fresh and exciting, and the mystery itself twists and turns delightfully. Readers will be wowed' - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

SPECIFICATIONS:

Author:Robert Jackson Bennett - Роберт Джексон Беннетт

Publisher:Hodder

Language:English

Publication Date:2025

Number of pages:432 pst

Format:Paperback

Width:128 mm / 5'

Height:196 mm / 7,7'

Weight:300 g

ISBN:9781399725392

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David
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
museum quality
Format: Paperback
This is a kid's book, which is well illustrated, and useful. I have worked as a storyteller in schools. Kids of all backgrounds love native stories! All of Joseph Bruchac's books are high quality, museum pieces, just really good, the apotheosis [ideal] of what a storybook could be like. gives a very good description of the native lifeways around stories, and gives another view of native storytelling. is another book that gives you native context, by an author who also has native storybooks in print, including . Entering into native lifeways is not necessarily judgeable by white man culture, as shows. One thing one notices in native cultures is that they ask new questions, something like one sees in . I find native metaphysics to be similar to Quantum Mechanics. While not a native book, gives some ideas on how life would work, from that perspective. has stories about tricksters, which are not dissimilar to native stories. teachingdrum.org used to have a list of books of native stories, which is the most comprehensive I've seen. That is a nonprofit, and I have no connection with them, this cites the info resource only. All storytelling is fascinating. is one example of European stories about animals, which are not totally dissimilar. Stories are fascinating. If you want to entrance, train, entertain, educate, and improve children, nothing is faster or easier than storytelling.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2012
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sswan
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 4
Great gift for a new teacher
Format: Paperback
Bought this book for a new teacher building up her book collection for her new classroom. It was a hit!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021
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Amazon Customer
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Wonderful book for many reasons
Format: Paperback
I recommend this book for its story, cultural accuracy, and high interest action. First it is an exciting story of how conflicts arise and can be resolved with an exciting lacrosse game at the end. How cool is that? But the cultural and historical details make this a fascinating read for all ages. If you want to know about the lives of Native Americans in the New York area, written by a Native American, and put into an historically accurate story, this is a great read. I would recommend this as a high interest type of reader for middle school readers, one that would challenge them as well. The story could be about conflicts today, but the action is naturally more intense. If you are looking for an accurate portrait of Native American life, Bruchac is a wonderful author for you to choose. It is hard to find good books about northeastern Native Americans.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2013
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Ashley and Jeremey
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Engaging and educational
Format: Paperback
We really enjoyed this book as a family. My children were enthralled with characters and depiction of life in a Longhouse village. We supplemented this book with others about the Iroquois Nation and East Coast Native Americans for our homeschooling unit. It was a hit.
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Waddler
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Great Story about Native Americans before Europeans
Format: Paperback
I read this book with my kids (11,8) as part of our unit on Native Americans before colonization. They both really enjoyed it. It helped to humanize history for them and show them that although the cultural practices were different, the characters experienced some of the same feelings, relationship challenges, and personal struggles and triumphs that we experience today.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2022

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