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A body with a tree growing out of it—and a mystery worth the Hugo. In The Tainted Cup, Robert Jackson Bennett delivers the first book in the beloved Ana and Din Mysteries: a twisty murder mystery set in a richly imagined fantasy empire, following brilliant investigator Ana Dolabra and her long-suffering assistant Din, who narrates the tale.
When Ana and Din follow the trail from the victim’s body to the strange household of the Dnezhdali family, they uncover a conspiracy that could bring down the empire’s great walls—just as the monstrous leviathans press in from the sea. Part Sherlock Holmes, part fantasy epic, this is a mystery that keeps you guessing until the final page.
Winner of the 2025 Hugo Award for Best Novel and the World Fantasy Award, this is a must-read for mystery lovers and fantasy fans alike—and the first stop in an irresistible series. Start here, then follow with A Drop of Corruption and A Trade of Blood.
Hugo Award winner — a fantasy murder mystery with an unforgettable detective duo
A high-ranking officer of the Imperial army is found dead — and a tree has grown out of his body. Enter Ana Dolabra, the empire’s most brilliant investigator, and her long-suffering assistant Din, who narrates the tale. In The Tainted Cup, Robert Jackson Bennett delivers the first book in the beloved Ana and Din Mysteries: a twisty murder mystery set in a richly imagined fantasy empire.
When Ana and Din follow the trail from the victim’s body to the strange household of the Dnezhdali family, they uncover a conspiracy that could bring down the empire’s great walls — just as the monstrous leviathans press in from the sea. Part Sherlock Holmes, part fantasy epic, this is a mystery that keeps you guessing until the final page.
Winner of the 2025 Hugo Award for Best Novel and the World Fantasy Award, The Tainted Cup is a must-read for mystery lovers and fantasy fans alike. Book one of an irresistible series.
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