{"product_id":"20832060","title":"The Tainted Cup: An Exceptional Fantasy Mystery With A Classic Detective Duo","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eThe Tainted Cup: An Exceptional Fantasy Mystery With A Classic Detective Duo\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Part Sherlock Holmes murder mystery, part \u003ci\u003eThrough the Looking-Glass, The Tainted Cup\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the wildest, most original stories' WESLEY CHU\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA peculiar crime. A brilliant investigator. A mystery of epic proportions.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalled 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoon, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eREADERS LOVE ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This is that rare thing - \u003cb\u003ea book so good that you are bereft when you reach the final page\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eI loved this\u003c\/b\u003e and would spend much more time in its world' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eUtterly riveting read\u003c\/b\u003e from beginning to end. Another \u003cb\u003emind blowing\u003c\/b\u003e innovative world-build' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI couldn't put this one down\u003c\/b\u003e and read waaay into the night to discover who did what to whom - and came away with a \u003cb\u003emassive book hangover that had me dreaming of Bennett's world\u003c\/b\u003e for the rest of the week' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI adored this book! Can't recommend it enough\u003c\/b\u003e. Murder mystery in a fantasy setting with botanical murder weapons, augmented humans and leviathans threatening to breach city walls! It was \u003cb\u003esuch a wonderful, exciting book\u003c\/b\u003e!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book destroyed those expectations. This was \u003cb\u003efantastic\u003c\/b\u003e' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAUTHORS LOVE ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e '\u003cb\u003eEngrossing \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003efascinating\u003c\/b\u003e' MUR LAFFERTY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'A masterstroke\u003c\/b\u003e. I want Bennett to write a dozen of these, and send them to me yesterday' MAX GLADSTONE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e '\u003cb\u003eOriginal, imaginative, and suspenseful\u003c\/b\u003e' MEG GARDINER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e '\u003cb\u003eRiveting\u003c\/b\u003e' AMAL EL-MOHTAR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'If you love \u003cb\u003eunique, genre-bending, boundary-pushing fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e as much as I do, look no further than Robert Jackson Bennett' FONDA LEE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003cb\u003eI loved this. A twisty detective story, a weird fantasy, a thrilling adventure-\u003ci\u003eThe Tainted Cup\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterstroke. I want Bennett to write a dozen of these, and send them to me yesterday\u003c\/b\u003e' - Max Gladstone, New York Times bestselling co-author of This Is How You Lose the Time War\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Original, imaginative, and suspenseful, \u003ci\u003eThe Tainted Cup \u003c\/i\u003esuperbly 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA 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\u003c\/b\u003e' - Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Tainted Cup\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003cb\u003ePart Sherlock Holmes murder mystery, part \u003ci\u003eThrough the Looking-Glass, The Tainted Cup\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the wildest, most original stories I've ever had the privilege to explore\u003c\/b\u003e' - Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Bennett's world is engrossing and fascinating' - Mur Lafferty, Campbell Award winning author of Playing for Keeps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003cb\u003eRobert Jackson Bennett deserves a huge audience\u003c\/b\u003e' - Brent Weeks, New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Shadows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sherlock Holmes meets \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones . . . \u003c\/i\u003eA rousing adventure for alt-fantasy fans' - Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003cb\u003eAbsolutely riveting . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eI went to bed late reading it and woke up early to finish it\u003c\/b\u003e' - Amal El-Mohtar, New York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A classic murder mystery set against dazzling worldbuilding and sly social commentary. Robert Jackson Bennett doesn't miss' - James L. Sutter, author of Darkhearts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003cb\u003eBennett 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\u003c\/b\u003e' - Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003eRobert Jackson Bennett - Роберт Джексон Беннетт\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003eHodder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e2025\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e432 pst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e128 mm \/ 5'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e196 mm \/ 7,7'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e300 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e9781399725392\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110095274122,"sku":"20832060","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/1070\/6314\/files\/The_Tainted_Cup_An_Exceptional_Fantasy_Mystery_With_A_Classic_Detective_Duo_Robert_Jackson_Bennett_-_9781399725392-1.jpg?v=1756555175","url":"https:\/\/bookstoreint.com\/products\/20832060","provider":"Bookstore International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}