The Killing Moon

About “The Killing Moon”

In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law, and the Gatherers maintain it by harvesting the magic of the sleeping mind. Their work includes healing, soothing, and killing those deemed corrupt. Ehiru, a famous Gatherer, faces a crisis when a conspiracy emerges within the city's great temple. He must protect the woman he was sent to kill as a mysterious force stalks both the city and the realm of dreams. The Killing Moon is the first book in N. K. Jemisin's Dreamblood Duology, published in 2012. It follows her acclaimed debut series and has been nominated for several major awards.