Jade City

Jade City, the first book in the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee, invites readers into the vividly realised world of Janloon, a city where honour is prized and familial ties run deep. In this gripping urban fantasy, two crime families, the No Peak Clan and the Mountain Clan, vie for control of a unique and powerful resource: jade. This precious stone is not merely a decorative gem but a source of immense power that bestows enhanced abilities upon its wearer, turning them into formidable warriors.

For generations, the No Peak and Mountain clans have maintained a precarious balance of power, their rivalry simmering just beneath the surface. However, the emergence of a new drug that enables anyone, even foreigners, to harness the power of jade threatens to destabilise this fragile peace. As tensions rise and old grudges resurface, the conflict spills into the streets, setting the stage for an all-out war.

The story centres on key members of the Kaul family, leaders of the No Peak Clan. At the helm is Kaul Lan, the clan's Pillar, whose steady leadership is challenged by the imminent threat. His brother, Kaul Hilo, the clan's fearsome Horn, is eager to prove his might, while their younger sister, Kaul Shae, must navigate her conflicted feelings about returning to a life she thought she had left behind. Together, they must navigate treacherous alliances, ancient traditions, and fierce battles, all while balancing personal ambitions with the welfare of their clan.

'An epic drama reminiscent of the best classic Hong Kong gangster films but set in a fantasy metropolis so gritty and well-imagined that you'll forget you're reading a book' - KEN LIU

'Gripping!' - ANN LECKIE, author of Ancillary Justice and The Raven Tower

'Lee's astute worldbuilding raises the stakes for her vivid and tautly-described action scenes' - SCOTT LYNCH, author of The Lies of Locke Lamora

Shortlisted for the Nebula Awards, the Locus Awards, the Aurora Awards, the Sunburst Awards, and an Amazon.com Best Book of the Month

TWO CRIME FAMILIES, ONE SOURCE OF POWER: JADE.

Jade is the lifeblood of the city of Janloon - a stone that enhances a warrior's natural strength and speed. Jade is mined, traded, stolen and killed for, controlled by the ruthless No Peak and Mountain families.

When a modern drug emerges that allows anyone - even foreigners - to wield jade, simmering tension between the two families erupts into open violence. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all in the families, from their grandest patriarch to even the lowliest runner on the streets.

Jade City is an epic tale of blood, family, honour, and of those who live and die by ancient laws in a changing world.