From the author of the iconic, modern fantasy classic Jade City comes a dystopian epic that is Blade Runner meets Akira Kurosawa, where a battle-worn corporate samurai undertakes one last mission on a merciless planet where death is always a mere breath away. Isako is a legendary swordswoman, but every legend must come to an end. When her long-time client unexpectedly retires, she plans to follow--to walk out into the frozen wasteland of their planet with her family enriched by her death. But when she's offered a final mission, she can't refuse, especially when she realizes who lies at the center of it all: Martim, her last--and worst--apprentice, who's somehow made his way to the top. As she's thrust into a world of corporate espionage and shadowy secrets, what she uncovers could forever change humanity's existence among the stars. The Last Contract of Isako is epic science fiction like only Fonda Lee can write it--set in a world where money trumps loyalty, the elite have the power to extend life or end it, and one woman in the twilight of her calling must decide what's ultimately worth living--or dying--for.
From the author of the iconic, modern fantasy classic Jade City comes a dystopian epic that is Blade Runner meets Akira Kurosawa, where a battle-worn corporate samurai undertakes one last mission on a merciless planet where death is always a mere breath away. Isako is a legendary swordswoman, but every legend must come to an end. When her long-time client unexpectedly retires, she plans to follow--to walk out into the frozen wasteland of their planet with her family enriched by her death. But when she's offered a final mission, she can't refuse, especially when she realizes who lies at the center of it all: Martim, her last--and worst--apprentice, who's somehow made his way to the top. As she's thrust into a world of corporate espionage and shadowy secrets, what she uncovers could forever change humanity's existence among the stars. The Last Contract of Isako is epic science fiction like only Fonda Lee can write it--set in a world where money trumps loyalty, the elite have the power to extend life or end it, and one woman in the twilight of her calling must decide what's ultimately worth living--or dying--for.
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Combining martial arts cinema aesthetics with gangland crime drama, the epic urban fantasy trilogy The Green Bone Saga redefined how modern magic systems interact with family dynamics and geopolitical conflict. Canadian-American speculative fiction author Fonda Lee established her reputation in adult fantasy through this acclaimed series, beginning with the World Fantasy Award-winning novel Jade City.
Beyond her flagship fantasy series, Lee has written science fiction novels such as Zeroboxer and The Last Contract of Isako, alongside the standalone fantasy novella Untethered Sky. Her work spans young adult and adult speculative fiction, earning major genre honors including the World Fantasy and Locus awards.
Fonda Lee was born on March 10, 1979, and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She earned an MBA from Stanford University and worked as a corporate strategist and management consultant before transitioning to full-time writing. Lee attended the Viable Paradise writing workshop in 2014 and published her debut young adult science fiction novel, Zeroboxer, in 2015, which was selected as a finalist for the Andre Norton Award.
Following her debut, Lee expanded her science fiction bibliography with the Exo duology, comprising Exo and Cross Fire. In 2017, she published Jade City, launching The Green Bone Saga, which also includes the sequel novels Jade War and Jade Legacy, the prequel novella The Jade Setter of Janloon, and the short story collection Jade Shards. Lee holds black belts in karate and kung fu, and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. Her recent works include the standalone fantasy novella Untethered Sky, the science fiction novel The Last Contract of Isako, and Breath of the Dragon, co-written with Shannon Lee.
Lee's writing frequently integrates detailed martial arts choreography with structured political worldbuilding and complex family relationships. Her background as a martial artist informs the physical combat mechanics across her fantasy and science fiction works, while her corporate strategy experience influences her portrayal of institutional power, family business dynasties, and economic conflict.
Her narratives explore recurring themes of loyalty, family honor, legacy, and the social ramifications of rare or controlled resources. From the bio-kinetic jade trade in Jade City to zero-gravity combat sports in Zeroboxer and giant-beast falconry in Untethered Sky, Lee creates distinct speculative settings driven by grounded human conflict and high-stakes moral dilemmas.
3 books in catalog
Combining martial arts cinema aesthetics with gangland crime drama, the epic urban fantasy trilogy The Green Bone Saga redefined how modern magic systems interact with family dynamics and geopolitical conflict. Canadian-American speculative fiction author Fonda Lee established her reputation in adult fantasy through this acclaimed series, beginning with the World Fantasy Award-winning novel Jade City.
Beyond her flagship fantasy series, Lee has written science fiction novels such as Zeroboxer and The Last Contract of Isako, alongside the standalone fantasy novella Untethered Sky. Her work spans young adult and adult speculative fiction, earning major genre honors including the World Fantasy and Locus awards.
Fonda Lee was born on March 10, 1979, and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She earned an MBA from Stanford University and worked as a corporate strategist and management consultant before transitioning to full-time writing. Lee attended the Viable Paradise writing workshop in 2014 and published her debut young adult science fiction novel, Zeroboxer, in 2015, which was selected as a finalist for the Andre Norton Award.
Following her debut, Lee expanded her science fiction bibliography with the Exo duology, comprising Exo and Cross Fire. In 2017, she published Jade City, launching The Green Bone Saga, which also includes the sequel novels Jade War and Jade Legacy, the prequel novella The Jade Setter of Janloon, and the short story collection Jade Shards. Lee holds black belts in karate and kung fu, and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. Her recent works include the standalone fantasy novella Untethered Sky, the science fiction novel The Last Contract of Isako, and Breath of the Dragon, co-written with Shannon Lee.
Lee's writing frequently integrates detailed martial arts choreography with structured political worldbuilding and complex family relationships. Her background as a martial artist informs the physical combat mechanics across her fantasy and science fiction works, while her corporate strategy experience influences her portrayal of institutional power, family business dynasties, and economic conflict.
Her narratives explore recurring themes of loyalty, family honor, legacy, and the social ramifications of rare or controlled resources. From the bio-kinetic jade trade in Jade City to zero-gravity combat sports in Zeroboxer and giant-beast falconry in Untethered Sky, Lee creates distinct speculative settings driven by grounded human conflict and high-stakes moral dilemmas.
