Fame Isn't Everything.In the suffering city of Yddinas, hemmed in by sea, mountains, and enchantments, champion and contracted combatant of the arena, Cael Brenion, kills to provide for his little brother. His avarice, rapid rise, and the peculiar stone in his weapon's pommel gain the attention of Valeina, the chancelloress and most powerful woman in the city, which consequently attracts the eye of sadistic Chancellor Orik. Cael discovers physical prowess means nothing in the psychological games of throne and politics, where he and his brother are nothing but pawns on a board. Old Ways Die.Meanwhile, Agenayus, high priest and a disguised member of a magical race, struggles to keep the city's ambitions within the borders of the mystical barrier that secretly protects the human race from the harmful magic beyond. Ambitions clash, and the fate of a city and civilization will be decided by the outcome. Sometimes...death is the only answer.Gladiator meets Game of ThronesGreat for fans of Abercrombie’s First Law trilogy and Stover’s Acts of Caine series.Reviews"...delicious acts of evil are consistently riveting, and an intriguing, world-expanding finale makes the sequel unmissable. A layered and emotional epic fantasy opener." —Kirkus Reviews"Thrilling, mythical, stunningly done page turner." —Blue Book Reviews"Ellis skillfully draws Cael into a morass of hard choices and hopeless situations... This grimdark tale will engage readers looking for a reluctant hero and plenty of splashy violence." —Booklife
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- Release Date 01/08/2020
- Author R.B. Ellis
- Language English
- Company Mage Publishing, LLC; Illustrated edition
- Weight 15.7 ounces
- Dimensions 5.25 x 0.98 x 8 inches
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