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N.K. Jemisin

N.K. Jemisin

Americanb. September 19, 1972Science Fiction and Fantasy

N.K. Jemisin is an American fantasy and science fiction author who became the first to win three consecutive Hugo Awards for Best Novel with her Broken Earth trilogy. Her work centers on marginalized voices, oppressive systems, and the possibility of radical change. She is widely regarded as one of the most important voices in contemporary speculative fiction.

Works

  • The Fifth SeasonSeismic catastrophe transforms the world into slavery for those born with earth-moving powers→
  • The Obelisk GateContinuation of oppressive world where supernatural powers define human hierarchy and survival→
  • The Stone SkyFinal installment resolving systemic apocalypse and liberation from cyclic supernatural destruction→
  • The Hundred Thousand KingdomsDark fantasy of power-hungry woman and siblings struggling against gods within a broken empire→
  • The City We BecameManhattan sentient as a living being must defend itself from those who would control it→
  • The Killing MoonAncient Egypt-inspired fantasy where Dream-keepers maintain civilization through collective unconscious→
  • The Shadowed SunSequel exploring shadowed land where priestesses police darkness threatening their world→

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