Nona la Novena (The Locked Tomb, Libro 3)

Following the success of Gideon the Ninth (Locus Award 2020 for Best First Novel) and Harrow the Ninth, the twisted puzzle full of mystery, murder, magic, and chaos returns.

«It keeps you on edge, it's ingenious and atmospheric, it irresistibly hooks you and has excessive originality».
THE NEW YORK TIMES

Her city is under siege.
The zombies are back.
But Nona just wants a birthday party.

Nona is like everyone else in many ways. She lives with her family, works at the local school, and loves walking on the beach and meeting new dogs. But Nona is not really like everyone else. Six months ago, she woke up in a stranger's body and fears being forced to give it back.

The city is falling apart. A monstrous blue sphere floats on the horizon, ready to destroy the planet. Blood of Eden forces have surrounded the last Cohort facilities and are waiting for the Undying Emperor to come for his own. The leaders of the terrorist group want to turn Nona into the weapon that will save them from the Nine Houses. Nona would prefer to live a normal life with the people she loves, with Pyrrha and Camilla and Palamedes, but she knows that nothing lasts forever.

And, every night, Nona dreams of a woman with a skull painted on her face...