Ancillary Mercy

Ancillary Mercy is the stunning conclusion to the trilogy that began with Ancillary Justice, the only novel ever to win the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards.

For a moment, things seemed to be under control for Breq, the soldier who used to be a warship. Then a search of Athoek Stations slums turns up someone who shouldnt exist and a messenger from the mysterious Presger empire arrives, as does Breqs old enemy, the divided, heavily armed, and possibly insane Anaander Mianaai - ruler of an empire at war with itself.
Breq could flee with her ship and crew, but that would leave the people of Athoek in terrible danger. Breq has a desperate plan. The odds arent good, but thats never stopped her before.

The Imperial Radch trilogy begins with Ancillary Justice, continues in Ancillary Swordand concludes with Ancillary Mercy.
Also available now: Provenance is a stunning standalone adventure set in the same world as Ancillary Justice. NPR calls itA fitting addition to the Ancillary world.

Praise for the trilogy:

ENGAGING AND PROVOCATIVE
SFX Magazine

UNEXPECTED, COMPELLING AND VERY COOL
John Scalzi

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Independent on Sunday

MIND-BLOWING
io9.com

THRILLING, MOVING AND AWE-INSPIRING
Guardian

UTTER PERFECTION
The Book Smugglers

ASTOUNDINGLY ASSURED AND GRACEFUL
Strange Horizons

ESTABLISHES LECKIE AS AN HEIR TO BANKS
Elizabeth Bear