The River Judge
A Tor Original
Readers rate it 4.5 (2 on Hardcover)
40 pages · Released Mar 6, 2024 · Tor Books
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This is a short fantasy prequel (40 pages) featuring a nine-year-old protagonist discovering a dead body and becoming entangled in community secrets. The tone is mysterious and intrigue-driven rather than graphic; the violence is minimal and not glorified. The story emphasizes family loyalty, moral complexity, and courage in difficult circumstances, making it suitable for middle-grade readers who enjoy mystery and fantasy.
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In this Locus Award finalist prequel novelette to the critically acclaimed The Water Outlaws, nine-year-old Li Li is introduced to a web of community secrets and family intrigue when she helps her mother bury the corpse of a man that has somehow wound up in the storeroom of her family's inn... At the Publisher's reques... In this Locus Award finalist prequel novelette to the critically acclaimed The Water Outlaws, nine-year-old Li Li is introduced to a web of community secrets and family intrigue when she helps her mother bury the corpse of a man that has somehow wound up in the storeroom of her family's inn... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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ISBN 9781250357274 · Tor Books