A DYING KING: Book I of the Zhala Trilogy

The Monarchy is old. Very old. They say a million years or more. Many creatures both human and not have walked across it and left their mark on it. The Folk, who are the current inhabitants of this continent sized island adrift in the Great World Ocean, have had dominion over it for so long that its previous occupants have passed into the realms of myth.One of the Monarchy's more notable citizens is Ailwick Saarquon; an empiricist fiercely dedicated to progress through scientific experimentation with little interest in social fripperies. An invitation for a celebration with the king is therefore unwelcome. Events during the course of the voyage to the capital trigger a political crisis which places Saarquon at the centre of suspicion and simultaneously charges him with its resolution.Together with his obstreperous and supernaturally gifted daughter, Zhala, he struggles to fight against the manifold horror and insanity that erupts across the Monarchy.There are no dragons or demons in the Monarchy. Other people are the worst monsters of all.

Reviews

News