Those Beyond the Wall: The gripping new novel from a Sunday Times bestselling author, shortlisted for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction

Revolution is a spark, and rage is the fire. Faced with a coming apocalypse, a woman must reckon with her past to solve a series of sudden and inexplicable deaths in a searing sci-fi thriller from the author of The Space Between Worlds. In the harsh desert realm of Ashtown, the Emperor reigns with an iron fist, guarding against the relentless hostility of Wiley City. Scales, a skilled mechanic and fierce warrior, is the Emperor's trusted confidante. When a mysterious murder shatters the fragile peace, Scales, with an unlikely team, must uncover the killer plaguing both Ashtown and Wiley City. As she delves into the secrets hidden beneath the city's pristine exterior, Scales unravels startling truths, forcing her to confront a past she'd rather forget. To save the world, she must break her silence, even if it means sacrificing everything. Praise for The Space Between Worlds 'Twisting, suspenseful, and profound' Max Gladstone, co-author of the Hugo and Nebula-winning This is How You Lose the Time War 'Gritty, riveting, and Ultimately hopeful' Kameron Hurley, Hugo and Locus award-winning author of The Light Brigade