This document presents excerpts from the science fiction novel "God's War" by Kameron Hurley, published in 2011. The text introduces a dystopian world where two factions, Nasheen and Chenja, are engaged in a long-standing "God's War," heavily influenced by religious and political divides. The narrative primarily follows Nyx, a bounty hunter (or "bel dame" in a previous context), and her diverse team, including the Chenjan magician Rhys, as they navigate dangerous missions often involving gene pirates, shifters, and various forms of biotechnology, all against a backdrop of desert landscapes and advanced, yet sometimes buggy, organic technology. The excerpts explore themes of survival, identity, religious interpretation, and the brutal realities of war, highlighting the complex relationships and moral ambiguities faced by the characters in their conflict-ridden society.

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