num_pages: 429
description: With Imperial China and Mexica competing for control of space, a disgraced Chinese naval captain and a commando who knows too much are assigned to a suicide mission, to pilot a salvaged Mexica craft laden with explosive to Xolotl, the asteroid stronghold of their enemies, but when they discover dozens of Chinese prisoners destined as human sacrifices, their mission becomes a rescue one instead. Original.
language: English
title: The Dragon's Nine Sons
titlecomplete: The Dragon's Nine Sons (Celestial Empire)
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Space Opera, Alternate History, Science Fiction Fantasy
ratings_count: 131
series: Celestial Empire
awards: awardedAt: 1199174400000
name: Sidewise Award
category: Long Form
publisher: Solaris