The Tainted Cup

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From Edgar-winning, multiple Hugo-nominated novelist Robert Jackson Bennett—an unforgettable new Holmes and Watson–style detective duo take the stage in this fantasy with an irresistible mystery twist.

In Daretana’s greatest mansion, a high imperial officer lies dead—killed, to all appearances, when a tree erupted from his body. Even here at the…

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2 authors picked The Tainted Cup as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Adam Fortuna

Sherlock Holmes meets Brandon Sanderson in this fantasy whodunnit.

From Adam's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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The Tainted Cup features two of my favorite things in one book—a murder mystery and a fully conceived fantasy world unlike any I've ever read. There were also a lot of great characters—all imperfect and absolutely fascinating.

There were also monsters. Mind-blowingly huge monsters! And people who had been enhanced (or not) in many different ways. And cool plants and birds.

And I love the protagonist Ana Dolabra, the eccentric but brilliant investigator, kind of an even more eccentric female version of Benoit Blanc. Her assistant, Dinios Kol, is so loveable and you find yourself cheering for him constantly despite…

From Victoria's 3 favorite reads in 2023.