The Bone Season


THE NEW YORK TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND ASIAN AGE BESTSELLER

Welcome to Scion. No safer place.

 The year is 2059. Paige Mahoney is working in the criminal underworld of Scion London. Her job: to scout for information by breaking into people's minds. For Paige is a dreamwalker, a rare kind of clairvoyant – and under Scion law, she commits treason simply by breathing.

Elsewhere, however, there is a seat of power even greater than Scion. And they have a different design for Paige and her uncommon abilities...

The Bone Season is the first in a series of seven fantasy novels.



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Please consider buying The Bone Season from your local independent bookshop – they need our help! Alternatively, you can click one of the links here to purchase from a retailer online. For information on translations, take a look at the list at the bottom of this page.


 Reviews

 'A dazzlingly witty, brainy, and bewitching tale of outrageous courage, heroic compassion, transcendent love, and the quest for freedom' – Booklist

 'Fabulous, epic fantasy thriller' – Times

 'A massive, intricate story ... in [a] blisteringly paced plot' – New York Magazine

 'A dark and exquisitely rendered fantasy unlike anything out there. The Bone Season is a must-read' – Kami Garcia

 'Truly extraordinary and thrilling' – Andy Serkis

'Slick and vivid . . . Gives the fantasy genre a refreshing lease of life. The Bone Season is enough to transport even hardened sceptics of the fantasy genre into its imaginative realm' – Metro

'A rapid-fire wonder of a book' – Marie Claire

 'Dark, embattled, highly wrought fantasy' – Observer

'Had me gripped as if in a vice, keeping me hostage among the 452 pages until the end, when I was left eager for the next book – Stylist

'Dynamic and direct . . . There is an exciting breadth to Shannon's world' – Evening Standard

 'Intelligent, inventive, dark, and engrossing enough to keep me up late to finish' – NPR.org

 'A dystopian thriller that delivers' – Salon


Translations*

  • Bulgarian by Ciela Norma, Сезонът на коститеtr (Sezonat na Kostite) 
  • Catalan by Edicions Bromera, L'Era dels Ossos, tr. Marta Pera Cucurell
  • Chinese (Simplified) by Shanghai 99 Culture Consulting
  • Chinese (Traditional) by Sharp Point Press
  • Croatian by Profil Knjig, Sezona Kostiju
  • Czech by HOST, Kostičas, tr. Lenka Kapsová
  • Dutch by Prometheus, Het bottenseizoen, tr. Janet van der Lee
  • French by Éditions J'ai Lu, Bone Season: Saison d'os, tr. Benjamin Kuntzer
  • German by Berlin Verlag, The Bone Season: Die Träumerin, tr. Charlotte Lungstrass-Kapfer
  • Greek by Platypus, Η ΕΠΟΧΗ ΤΩΝ ΟΣΤΩΝ (Age of Bone), tr. Πηνελόπη Τριάδα
  • Hebrew by Agam Books, עונת העצמות, tr. Devora Busheri
  • Hungarian by Athenaeum Kiadó, Csontszüret, tr. Juhász Viktor
  • Italian by Salani Editore, La Stagione della falce: La Sognatrice errante, tr. Laura Serra
  • Latvian by Zvaigzne ABC
  • Norwegian by Kagge Forlag, Drømmegjengeren, tr. Kjersti Velsand
  • Polish by SQN, Czas Żniw, tr. Regina Kołek
  • Portuguese by Casa das Letras, A Estação dos Ossos, tr. Fátima Andrade
  • Portuguese (Brazil) by Editora Rocco, Temporada dos Ossos, tr. Cláudia Mello Belhassof
  • Romanian by Curtea Veche, Sezonul Oaselor: The Bone Season, tr. Teodora Văcariu
  • Russian by Azbooka-Atticus, 
  • Serbian by Laguna, Sezona kostiju
  • Slovene by Učila International, Sanjačka, tr. Amanda Mlakar
  • Slovak by Vydavatel'stvo Tatran, Zber kostí, tr. Lucia Halová
  • Spanish by Fantascy, La Era de Huesos, tr. Gemma Rovir
  • Swedish by Modernista, Drömgångare, tr. Lena Jonsson and Emma Jonsson Sandström
  • Thai by Post Books
  • Turkish by Pegasus Yayincilik, Kemik Mevsimi 
  • Vietnamese by Nhã Nam, Mùa Xương, tr. Nhiệt Xích




 * Translations in green are available now; translations in red have yet to be published. Watch this space.

Comments

  1. Anonymous1 April 2013 at 11:20

    Super D-Deuuppper

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  2. Anonymous18 April 2013 at 06:42

    Film style marketing on your first book, with presales and everything. That's very aggressive and a very large bet. I wish you the best Samantha.

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  3. Anonymous21 August 2013 at 10:19

    Well lets hope y'all americans pronounce Mahoney correctly. I am from Ireland and everyone was annoyed by the main characters name pronounciation (it was also Mahoney). The only country to pronounce it incorrectly is American, super annoying because sounds so awful to a non-American.

    Best of luck, awesome success

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  4. Shannon23 August 2013 at 09:31

    When does the second book come out?

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  5. Anonymous23 August 2013 at 17:35

    Fascinating story line. Your creativity appears without limit. We look forward to your next publication.

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  6. Unknown1 September 2013 at 21:38

    Oh thank god because I'm dying to read it! I read your book with in one day. I have never read a book more thrilling as The Bone Season. Best of luck in all your endeavors!!!

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  7. Anonymous2 September 2013 at 16:05

    My favorite book of all time. I can't wait for the sequel! I hope it comes out soon!

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  8. i.kissthesky12 September 2013 at 01:14

    Hello Samantha! I am in the middle of reading the Kindle edition of The Bone Season and I am loving it so far! What made me tear myself away: I just had to tell you that the world you built is so amazing. Thank you for sharing your imagination with us! :) It's reached me all the way in the Philippines. I hope I can meet you one day. All the best :)

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  9. meadowsdotjanet28 September 2013 at 10:49

    I can't wait for the second book. We are discussing it at Book Club today and working on fun theme ideas. I've got nothing so far. Love the book though : )

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  10. meadowsdotjanet28 September 2013 at 10:51

    Love the book and can't wait for the second. We are discussing it at book club today and trying to think of good theme ideas for our food etc. I came here to get some ideas - nothing as of yet.

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  11. Claudia20 October 2013 at 06:13

    this book was absolutely amazing! I really hope that the next book will come out as soon as possible ... can't wait to know what happens next!

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  12. Diane26 October 2013 at 11:20

    I love the book and I am eagerly awaiting the film. Have you considered an actor to play Warden yet? I would love to see Timothy Olyphant in this role.

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    1. Samantha Shannon13 December 2013 at 06:43

      We're not quite at the casting stage yet. Glad you liked the book!

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  13. Victoria3 December 2013 at 02:24

    Fantastic book - my favourite read of 2013. Thank you Samantha! We shall be discussing it tonight at our little book club in a cosy pub in Oxford, no less. I look forward to the next book. No pressure!

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    1. Samantha Shannon13 December 2013 at 06:42

      Thank you for reading! I hope the book club discussion went well :)

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  14. Anonymous11 December 2013 at 07:53

    Cant wait for the second book and the film . could u also tell us the name of the second book please!!

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    1. Samantha Shannon13 December 2013 at 06:41

      I'm afraid the name of the second book will be a secret until its official announcement.

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  15. Anonymous12 December 2013 at 18:06

    When does the movie come out? I am dying to see it!

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    1. Samantha Shannon13 December 2013 at 06:41

      There's no date for the movie release yet, but I'll keep you updated!

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  16. Anonymous31 December 2013 at 05:32

    Just finished reading it and I loved it! Great job, cant wait to read more!

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  17. Anonymous31 December 2013 at 05:35

    I do hope the Warden finds Paige in the second book and they somehow conquer everything together and stay together. It was really a turn in the book when she ended up having feelings for him and I enjoyed that part! I love happy endings (:

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    1. Samantha Shannon1 June 2014 at 00:27

      Glad you enjoyed it! You'll be hearing lots more about Warden and Paige in future books.

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  18. Anonymous1 January 2014 at 15:28

    I absolutely loved your book! You are an exceptional author. This is officially my new favorite book and one that I would definitely recommend to my friends and family? How did you come up with the idea behind the book?

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    1. Samantha Shannon1 June 2014 at 00:27

      Thank you! I came up with the idea in 2011 when I was working in London. If you look at my first blog entry I talk more about it.

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  19. cavalier2Binnovative2 January 2014 at 22:33

    Fantastic read. I bought your book in early October and struggled with chapters 1 to 3, but I was hooked at four the other evening and read it in two evening sittings. Even despite my need to sleep for work! Excitedly awaiting your next book. Joyful for your sucesses.

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    1. Samantha Shannon1 June 2014 at 00:26

      Thank you! A lot of people have said they struggled with the first three chapters – there's a huge amount of information to take in. Glad you enjoyed the rest of it.

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  20. onigirl3 January 2014 at 06:47

    ooo, please write the next one really fast ; ) I read it in a day and really enjoyed it!

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  21. Anonymous10 January 2014 at 01:36

    Can we please get an accurate release date I'm dying over here! I want the book so bad ��

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    1. Samantha Shannon29 January 2014 at 04:22

      Soon! Sorry for the wait. It should be this year.

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  22. Unknown31 January 2014 at 10:21

    WoW! I'm fucking in love with your book! It's amazing book! It's better than the 'Hunger Games', I promise! When the movie comes out? and will there be a continuation of the book "The Bones Season"?I wish! I hope the second book will arrive in Israel!
    I really enjoyed reading your book!:)

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    1. Samantha Shannon16 February 2014 at 01:59

      Glad you liked it! I have no idea when the movie will come out, I'm afraid. Film takes a long time.

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  23. Anonymous7 February 2014 at 07:37

    If still a part 2?

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  24. Sap542317 February 2014 at 12:52

    I loved your book it captured my mind and I was hooked I can't wait till the second one comes out. Any idea when that will be this year?

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  25. Sam17 May 2014 at 16:28

    Your book was absolutely fantastic! Very rarely does a book come along that envelops me so completely, but Paige is one of the most dynamic characters I've ever had the privilege to read. I know this might be too soon and too presumptuous, but do you have any information on auditions for the film?

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    1. Samantha Shannon18 May 2014 at 01:27

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. And sorry, no information on auditions at the moment.

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  26. Unknown10 July 2014 at 11:17

    I found your book by coincidence, how lucky I was. Very entertaining and captivating. Looking forward for more literary wonders from you. Thanks

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  27. Anonymous6 August 2014 at 06:30

    For the role of paige at the film.choose ashley benson she would be perfect

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  28. Unknown13 August 2014 at 01:34

    One morning my dad gave me your book and i imidiately fell in love with it. Now my whole class is reaing it because I told them to. Everybody is enjoying it so far. Can;t wait for the Mime Order

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  29. LauraB26 August 2014 at 04:27

    I'm halfway through, totally enraptured, I cannot put this book down. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful new world for me to obsess over :)

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  30. Robin7 September 2014 at 08:28

    I absolutely loved "The Bone Season" and can't wait for the release of the sequel!

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  31. Melanie Cueppers10 September 2014 at 14:26

    Hi Samantha (Or Miss Shannn?)
    I want to be honest: When I bought The Bone Season, I was diving into cold water. The text on the cover didn't convince me completely although it seemed like a pretty cool idea. Nevetherless I bought it, not knowing whether I would be disappointed or blown away.
    Well, you can imagine what was left of me after I finished reading - in record time, I'd like to add ;)
    I LOVE this book, your ideas, your fantastic writing style and I'm really impressed! I can't wait for The Mime Order and I'm so happy to hear that this is going to be a seven-books-series :) When I was only halfway through The Bone Season I already started telling my friends to read it.
    You also inspire me to write again. I've always loved to write short stories, one-shots, but everytime I'd start something bigger the words wouldn't come. Your writing really inspired me, I'm writing again and I am so happy :) I really hope to meet you one day!
    I also love your blog, I'm so happy I found it and that you share so much with your readers :)
    You'll hear from me as soon as I have The Mime Order in my hands ;)
    Love, Melanie

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  32. Anonymous2 February 2015 at 07:30

    Thanks a lot :-) Write in polish language, please, because I want to read your books as fast as is possible :D

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  33. Anonymous23 March 2015 at 02:36

    do you have date to the movie release yet?

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  34. Anonymous19 May 2015 at 14:24

    Samantha,
    I'm into the second book right now and love so much that I can't believe that its coming to an end! IS THERE A THIRD BOOK??? I can't Imagine what I'll do without one.

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    1. Samantha Shannon20 May 2015 at 06:24

      Hello! There will be seven books in the series.

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  35. Anonymous21 June 2015 at 06:26

    Your writing and story-line flows perfectly. I had actually started reading the Mime Order when i realized after about a chapter that there had to be a first one. Went back to the library and got the Bone Season(both of your books are listed as being SciFi and Fantasy). Finished both of them in about a week total. Having a hard time waiting for the 3rd installment. I imagine I will get all 3 at once.

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    1. Samantha Shannon20 July 2015 at 07:30

      Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the third when it's out...

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  36. Anonymous28 July 2015 at 06:39

    Hi Samantha,

    I just read your first book in a few days and I'm really impressed about the world you created. I'm also fascinated by all your caracters and the feelings you transfer. In short, you had me by the first sentence! You're very talented and I'm looking forward to read the second book. But it will be released in September in German. Sadly. Or maybe I should by one in English so I don't have to wait that long :)

    Best wishes and greetings from Switzerland, dear Samantha!

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  37. book_warm21 October 2015 at 06:36

    Hi Samantha!
    I read the book this summer and absolutely loved it:D I was like hduwasnxhueshjfhcsjw when I finished it^_^ warden(no need to say anything)... I just wanted to thank you for making such a beautiful book. I haven't read a better one in a while. I think the best part was when they kissed, but one of my favourite is also when they practice. I love how you presented that world, everything was so realistic. Freedom is an important thing and with this book you proved us that people can't be treated like animals. I hoped that maybe you or someone else here can tell me when will the second book be translated in Serbian.
    Sending you a lot of love from me and my friend:)

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  38. Julie Bailey12 November 2015 at 19:35

    Loved this book. I am putting you down on my list of favorite authors. I will pass along your name to my classes.
    Julie Bailey Lynden Washington

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  39. Unknown29 December 2015 at 02:50

    Samantha,
    good thing is that with your pace, I will read Kostičas ( Bone season) seven times before I get to the end of the saga. Just bought Vidořád ( Mime order) and desperately waiting for evening and night to read through the whole book - as I did with Bone season. And then...another eighteen moths of waiting :-). Wish you light pen, open mind and sitzfleisch in 2016.

    Michal

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  40. Mag22 April 2016 at 08:17

    hello,
    I was wondering when the movie would come out? I really love the books and cannot wait for the third, but i would also enjoy the movie. cant wait for the costumes and how the rephaim look.
    x

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  41. Zikoniss3 December 2017 at 18:19

    I hope to read this books in Arabic.
    Good Luck to you.

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