The Blood of Four Gods and Other Stories

Journey into a world of myth and magic, of mystery and monsters. Within these pages, you'll find: Mayan gods stalking through the cloud forest and lurking in the underworld; steam-powered golems patrolling crowded city streets; fox and fish spirits struggling with love and loss; a dragon doling out justice; a metal snake scheming for worship, and more. Jamie Lackey's debut collection contains fourteen short stories, including two never-before-seen tales, set in fantasy worlds inspired by Asian, Native American, and African myth and history. Includes: River Dragon’s Curse Beyond the Reach of Moonlight The Steam Lord's Autumn Ruby Rekindled Dreams Fox-Woman The Blood of Four Gods The Place of Fear The Sour Thread of Doubt Citali's Song Quetzalcoatl's Conquistador The Balance Between Strength and Wisdom Jealous Idols Of Dreaming and Destiny The Value of Weakness