The Dead Cat Tail Assassins BY P. Djeli Clark

In P. Djl Clark’s A Dead Cat Tail Assassins, set in the vibrant city of Tal Abisi, the world of assassins is as intricate as it is deadly. The novel introduces Even the Eviscerator, a highly skilled and professional assassin bound by the ancient rules of her guild. These resurrected agents, loyal to the Matron of Assassins, operate with a strict code:

The contract must be just, a matter beyond Even's control.
Only those specified in the contract can be killed, and Even has never failed in this regard.
Once a job is accepted, it must be completed. Deviations from this vow are met with severe consequences, potentially leading to a final death.
When the city is plunged into chaos during the Festival of the Clockwork King, Even’s latest mission forces her to confront a troubling aspect of her past—a past she isn’t supposed to remember. As she delves deeper into her assignment, she is faced with a vow that threatens to unravel everything she stands for.

The city’s underbelly reveals dark secrets and formidable challenges, and Even must navigate treacherous alliances and her own haunting memories. In this high-stakes narrative, every decision could be her last, and she must balance the intricacies of her deadly profession with the personal demons that resurface amidst the festival’s tumult. A Dead Cat Tail Assassins promises a thrilling blend of fantasy and intrigue in a world where the lines between duty, memory, and survival are constantly shifting.