Siren Depths

Hugo Award finalist for Best Series.

Before meeting the raksura—his own race—Lun was forced to travel alone across the Three Worlds, hiding his true form. Now he has found his place by becoming the husband of Nefrita, the queen-sister of the court of Indigo Mist.

But after some time, misunderstandings appear in their relationship. Lun goes to a neighboring kingdom, not yet suspecting that there are long-forgotten secrets from his past waiting there—and an old enemy who still thirsts for revenge.

And the predatory Skverns decide to use the raksura for certain magical purposes, guided by an ancient voice that comes from the Sirens’ Depths…

“This novel is an unusual, captivating, and original story. You’ll stay impressed by the complex characters, the thrilling plot, and the unique style.” — RisingShadow.net

“Truly inventive and vivid imagination combined with memorable characters make “The Books of Raksura” one of my favorite fantasy series of all time.” — Kate Elliott

“Martha Wells writes real fantasy—piercing, expressive, and astonishing.” — Cameron Hurley

“These books are written at the highest level, and given their scope, originality, and richness, they have every chance to become iconic in their genre.” — Adventures Fantastic

“The cycle about Raskura is distinguished by density and a complex structure, truly amazing worldbuilding, and non-human characters that are, on one hand, alien—and on the other, understandable and sympathetic.” — Kelly McCullough

“There’s so much interesting here: several kinds of sentient beings living in one world (though not always), with complex social roles, societies that differ greatly, and different technologies. This is strict fantasy without the trappings of European Middle Ages. But most importantly—it’s a gripping story.” — Stephen Gould

“In this book you can see Wells’s signature worldbuilding, believable character development, and an incisive authorial voice. I don’t have words to explain how real the world feels—where each race, city, and culture has a history so carefully drawn that they live even outside the plot.” — Patrice Sarrot

“Wells remains a fascinating storyteller, whose clean prose, carefully constructed plot, and witty, likable characters should especially appeal to readers who value the works of John Scalzi and Lois McMaster Bujold.” — Strange Horizons