Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The Bone Orchard | 2022 | Buy |
Sara A. Mueller is a fantasy author whose debut novel, The Bone Orchard, was published in 2022 by Tor Books. The book received attention for its unusual premise and was a finalist for the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award.
The Bone Orchard is set in an empire ruled by a dying emperor, and follows Charm, a woman who runs a combination tea house and brothel. Charm has a unique ability: she grows constructs called “boneghosts” from pieces of her own fractured psyche in her bone orchard. When the emperor dies and his last command draws Charm into the investigation of his murder, she must navigate court politics while confronting the parts of herself she has locked away.