The Last Contract of Isako

Get ready to be blown away by this searing standalone space opera where corporate samurai fight beneath merciless stars, and death is always a mere breath away. Isako is a legendary swordswoman, but every legend has to 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 head held high and her family enriched by her legacy. But when a competitor offers her a final mission, it''s one she can''t refuse. Soon, she''s thrust deep into a world of corporate espionage, duty-bound duels, and shadowy secrets. What she uncovers will change humanity''s existence in the stars forever. The Last Contract of Isako is the space opera you didn''t know you needed: corporate samurai... in space. This is the first adult science fiction novel from the award-winning author of Jade City.

About the author

Fonda Lee is a black belt martial artist, a former corporate strategist, and action movie aficionado. Born and raised in Calgary, Canada, she now lives in Portland, Oregon with her family. Lee is the award-winning author of the YA science fiction novels Zeroboxer and Exo; Jade City is her adult debut.

Product details

• Authors: Fonda Lee
• Publisher: Orbit
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 05.05.2026
• EAN: 9780356526720
• ISBN: 978-0-356-52672-0
• No. of pages: 416
• Subjects: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; Science Fiction, Space Opera, FICTION / Science Fiction / Cyberpunk, FICTION / Science Fiction / Space Opera, FICTION / Science Fiction / Hard Science Fiction, Science fiction: Space opera