• Title: Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City
• Author: K.J. Parker
• ISBN: 9780316270809
• Publisher: Orbit
• Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Military Fantasy
• Language: English

In K.J. Parker's "Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City," a city under siege faces imminent collapse. Orhan, a reluctant and decidedly unheroic engineer, finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of commander. Armed with ingenuity, cynicism, and a lack of military experience, Orhan must devise sixteen strategies to hold the walls against an overwhelming enemy. This darkly humorous fantasy novel explores leadership, survival, and unexpected brilliance. Get ready for ingenious schemes, political maneuvering, and a desperate fight for survival in this captivating tale of a city on the brink.