Imperial Radch Series in Order by Ann Leckie

The Imperial Radch is a science fiction book series written by Ann Leckie. The series consists of three books: Ancillary Justice, Ancillary Sword, and Ancillary Mercy. The series follows the story of Breq, a former starship AI who is now inhabiting a human body, as she seeks answers and revenge. The series has won several awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. The books explore themes of justice, identity, and empire, and delve into the question of when a person is a tool and when a tool is a person.
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Provenance
2017-09-26
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Ancillary Mercy
2015-10-06
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Ancillary Sword
2014-10-07
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Provenance

Provenance

"Provenance" is a standalone novel by Ann Leckie set in the world of her award-winning "Ancillary" trilogy. The book follows Ingray Aughskold, an ambitious young woman who seeks to secure her future and reclaim her family's priceless lost artifacts. Ingray hatches a plan to steal a valuable artifact from a rival family and present it to her mother, hoping to gain her favor and secure her place in the family. However, her plan goes awry when the artifact turns out to be more than it seems, and Ingray finds herself embroiled in a political conspiracy that threatens to upend the delicate balance of power in her world. The book explores themes of family, inheritance, cultural relevance, and politics, all while surrounded by aliens and interplanetary intrigue.
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Publication Date: 2017-09-26
ISBN-10: 031638867X | ISBN-13: 9780316388672
Ancillary Mercy

Ancillary Mercy

Ancillary Mercy is a science fiction novel written by Ann Leckie and published in October 2015. It is the final book in Leckie's "Imperial Radch" space opera trilogy, which includes Ancillary Justice (2013) and Ancillary Sword (2014) . In Ancillary Mercy, the story continues to follow the protagonist Breq, who is seeking revenge against the ruler of her civilization. Breq is the sole survivor of a starship destroyed by treachery and carries the artificial consciousness of that ship. The novel explores themes of justice, power, and the complexities of navigating a vast interstellar empire. Throughout the book, Breq forms uneasy alliances and takes command of a ship to protect her interests. The story delves into the challenges of making incremental progress in a world filled with grief, anger, and shame. Ancillary Mercy offers a diverse and messy portrayal of a future society, highlighting the importance of honesty and the strength found in connections with others. The novel received critical acclaim and won the 2016 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. It was also nominated for the 2015 Nebula Award for Best Novel and the 2016 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Ancillary Mercy is a compelling conclusion to Ann Leckie's thought-provoking and award-winning Imperial Radch trilogy.
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Publication Date: 2015-10-06
ISBN-10: 0316246689 | ISBN-13: 9780316246682
Ancillary Sword

Ancillary Sword

Ancillary Sword is the second book in Ann Leckie's Imperial Radch series, following the Hugo- and Nebula-Award-winning debut, Ancillary Justice. In this book, the protagonist Breq, a reanimated-corpse soldier known as an ancillary, seeks atonement for past crimes and takes on a mission as the captain of a troublesome new crew of Radchai soldiers. The plot of Ancillary Sword is described as relatively mundane, with the protagonist often feeling like a stage to showcase other characters. However, the book continues to explore themes introduced in Ancillary Justice and delves into Breq's experiences in a different context, with her own ship and subordinates to command. While some reviewers suggest that the book could benefit from more dynamic sections or a more concise writing style, it is still considered compelling science fiction and a worthy follow-up to the first book in the series.
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Publication Date: 2014-10-07
ISBN-10: 0316246654 | ISBN-13: 9780316246651
Ancillary Justice

Ancillary Justice

Ancillary Justice is a science fiction novel by Ann Leckie and the first book in the Imperial Radch series. The novel follows the story of Breq, who is both the sole survivor of a starship destroyed by treachery and the vessel of that ship's artificial consciousness. Breq seeks revenge against the ruler of her civilization, Anaander Mianaai, and the novel explores themes of identity, power, and justice. The story is set in a galaxy-spanning empire, the Radch, and features a diverse cast of characters. Ancillary Justice received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, BSFA Award, Arthur C. Clarke Award, and Locus Award for Best First Novel. The novel has been praised for its originality, complex ideas, and portrayal of gender.
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Publication Date: 2013-10-01
ISBN-10: 031624662X | ISBN-13: 9780316246620
Ancillary Justice: Imperial Radch

Ancillary Justice: Imperial Radch

Ancillary Justice is a science fiction novel by Ann Leckie, published in 2013, and the first book in the Imperial Radch series. The novel follows Breq, who is both the sole survivor of a starship destroyed by treachery and the vessel of that ship's artificial consciousness, as she seeks revenge against the ruler of her civilization. The story takes place in a far-future interstellar empire called the Radch, where ships are controlled by artificial intelligences and humans are augmented with implants and other technology. The novel explores themes of identity, power, and colonialism. Ancillary Justice won several awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke awards for Best Novel.
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Publication Date: 2013-10-01
ISBN-10: 1410475867 | ISBN-13: 9781410475862
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