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From Aurealis Award-nominated author Devin Madson comes a new sweeping epic fantasy full of dragons, alchemical magic, and forbidden romance that unfolds as three people in a shattered empire become entangled in a looming revolution. When dragons rage, chaos reigns. Conquest built the Celes Basin, now enemies once more threaten its borders. But when the Lord Reacher declares himself supreme ruler to enforce unity, old angers erupt, threatening to tear the basin apart from within. Tesha, a glassblower's apprentice with a talent for poisonwork, becomes a false tribute bride as part of a desperate political plot. In the Reacher's court, she's perfectly placed to sabotage him, but her heart has other plans. Naili is laundress to an eccentric alchemist, a job that has left her with strange new abilities that are slowly consuming her--and attracting the notice of the city's underground rulers. With time running out, she'll have to gain power by any means just to survive, let alone change the world. And in the desolate Shield Mountains, sharp-shooting dragon rider Ashadi protects the basin from the monsters of The Sands beyond, but when an impossible shot pierces his dragon's glass scales, he becomes the hunted one. As chaos sweeps across the land, Tesha, Naili, and Ashadi must fight to survive political enemies, long-buried secrets, and monsters both within and without. For more from Devin Madson, check out: The Reborn Empire: We Ride the Storm We Lie With Death We Cry for Blood We Dream of Gods
"A complex tale of war, politics, and lust for power." --The Guardian War built the Kisian Empire. War will tear it down. Seventeen years after rebels stormed the streets, factions divide Kisia. Only the firm hand of the god-emperor holds the empire together. But when an unexpected betrayal destroys a tense alliance with neighboring Chiltae, all that has been won comes crashing down. In Kisia, Princess Miko Ts'ai is a prisoner in her own castle. She dreams of claiming her empire, but the path to power could rip it, and her family, asunder. In Chiltae, assassin Cassandra Marius is plagued by the voices of the dead. Desperate, she accepts a contract that promises to reward her with a cure if she helps an empire fall. And on the border between nations, Captain Rah e'Torin and his warriors are exiles forced to fight in a foreign war or die. As an empire dies, three warriors will rise. They will have to ride the storm or drown in its blood. We Ride the Storm is the epic launch of a bold and brutal fantasy series, perfect for readers of Mark Lawrence, John Gwynne, and Brian Staveley. Praise for The Reborn Empire: "An exciting new author in fantasy." --Mark Lawrence, author of Red Sister "Imaginative worldbuilding, a pace that builds perfectly to a heart-pounding finale and captivating characters. Highly recommended." --John Gwynne, author of The Shadow of the Gods The Reborn Empire We Ride the Storm We Lie with Death We Cry for Blood We Dream of Gods For more from Devin Madson, check out: The Vengeance Trilogy The Blood of Whisperers The Gods of Vice The Grave at Storm's End
"Visceral battles, complex politics, and fascinating worldbuilding bring Devin's words to life."―Anna Stephens, author of Godblind War rages as one empire falls and another rises in its ashes in the action-packed sequel to Devin Madson's bold epic fantasy, We Ride the Storm. There is no calm after the storm. In Kisia's conquered north, former empress Miko Ts'ai is more determined than ever to save her empire. Yet, as her hunt for allies grows increasingly desperate, she may learn too late that power lies not in names but in people. Dishiva e'Jaroven is fiercely loyal to the new Levanti emperor. Only he can lead them, but his next choice will challenge everything she wants to believe about her people's future. Abandoned by his Second Swords, Rah e'Torin must learn to survive without a herd. But honor dictates he bring his warriors home-a path that could be his salvation or lead to his destruction. And sold to the Witchdoctor, Cassandra Marius' desperate search for a cure ties her fate inextricably to Empress Hana and her true nature could condemn them both. Get swept into the thrilling continuation of a bold and brutal epic fantasy series, perfect for readers of Mark Lawrence, John Gwynne, and Brian Staveley. Praise for The Reborn Empire: "Imaginative worldbuilding, a pace that builds perfectly to a heart-pounding finale and captivating characters. Highly recommended." --John Gwynne, author of The Shadow of the Gods "A complex tale of war, politics, and lust for power." --The Guardian The Reborn Empire We Ride the Storm We Lie with Death We Cry for Blood For more from Devin Madson, check out: The Vengeance Trilogy The Blood of Whisperers The Gods of Vice The Grave at Storm's End
"A complex tale of war, politics, and lust for power." --The Guardian Alliances fracture and hope wanes in a ravaged empire caught between three factions in the heart-pounding continuation of Devin Madson's bold epic fantasy series, The Reborn Empire. Ambition and schemes have left the Kisian Empire in ashes. Empress Miko Ts'ai will have to move fast if she hopes to secure a foothold in its ruins. However, the line between enemies and allies may not be as clear-cut as it first appeared. After failing to win back his Swords, former Captain Rah e'Torin finds shelter among the Levanti deserters. But his presence in the camp threatens to fracture the group, putting him on a collision course with their enigmatic leader. Assassin Cassandra Marius knows Leo Villius's secret--one that could thwart his ambitions to conquer Kisia. But her time in Empress Hana's body is running out and each attempt they make to exploit Leo's weakness may be playing into his plans. And, as Leo's control over the Levanti emperor grows, Dishiva e'Jaroven is caught in his web. She'll have to decide how many of her people are worth sacrificing in order to win. Praise for The Reborn Empire: "Imaginative worldbuilding, a pace that builds perfectly to a heart-pounding finale and captivating characters. Highly recommended." --John Gwynne, author of The Shadow of the Gods "An exciting new author in fantasy."―Mark Lawrence, author of Red Sister "Visceral battles, complex politics, and fascinating worldbuilding bring Devin's words to life."―Anna Stephens, author of Godblind The Reborn Empire We Ride the Storm We Lie with Death We Cry for Blood For more from Devin Madson, check out: The Vengeance Trilogy The Blood of Whisperers The Gods of Vice The Grave at Storm's End
In this "complex tale of war, politics, and lust for power" (The Guardian), the fate of the world is decided when heroes and gods march into battle one last time in the searing conclusion of this bold and bloody epic fantasyseries. There are no gods. Only men. Betrayed by her closest allies, Empress Miko Ts'ai is thrust from ruler to pawn. But she won't suffer the whims of men. A string of dangerous gambles could win Miko her empire for good, but to take back the throne, she must become everything her ancestors failed to be. Rah e'Torin leads a herd again. Now he seeks to honor a promise he made a lifetime ago--to safely bring his Swords home. Yet Rah's loyalty to the past may be his ultimate undoing. Cassandra Marius is lost. Ensnared by memories that aren't her own, Cass must decide who she really is, but the answer lies beyond one final confrontation with Leo Villius. And trapped in the heart of the Chiltaen army, Dishiva e'Jaroven is handed unexpected power. The dream of a new homeland is within her grasp--if she risks everything and trusts her former enemies. Praise for The Reborn Empire: "Imaginative worldbuilding, a pace that builds perfectly to a heart-pounding finale and captivating characters. Highly recommended." --John Gwynne, author of The Shadow of the Gods "An exciting new author in fantasy." --Mark Lawrence, author of Red Sister The Reborn EmpireWe Ride the StormWe Lie with DeathWe Cry for Blood We Dream of Gods For more from Devin Madson, check out: The Vengeance TrilogyThe Blood of WhisperersThe Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's End
An empire on the edge of war threatens to crumble in this action-packed fantasy novel of epic adventure and revenge.They call him the Usurper.Once the Kisian empire was ruled by gods. Now Kin Ts'ai, a man of common blood, sits on the Crimson Throne. At his command, the last Otako emperor was executed and a new era began. But claiming an empire is easier than holding it.In the north where loyalty to the Otako name runs deep, a rebellion grows. And Emperor Kin will learn that killing one Otako, doesn't mean you've killed them all.Vengeance is coming.The Vengeance TrilogyThe Blood of WhisperersThe Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's EndFor more from Devin Madson, check out: The Reborn EmpireWe Ride the Storm
A determined woman must decide where her loyalties lie in a divided world in this second installment of the thrilling Vengeance Trilogy.Two emperors. One empire.War has shattered Kisia. In the north, supporters rally around Katashi Otako proclaiming him the True Emperor. While in the South, Kin Ts'ai holds the key to keeping the throne: Princess Hana Otako.The only daughter of the last Otako ruler, Hana must choose between being loyal to her family or her country. Is the right emperor the man the people want? Or the one they need? But in the shadows lurk one final secret that could upend even the most carefully made plans. The Vengeance TrilogyThe Blood of WhisperersThe Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's EndFor more from Devin Madson, check out: The Reborn EmpireWe Ride the Storm
As vengeance threatens to destroy an empire, old loves and loyalties resurface in this brilliant finale to Devin Madson's epic fantasy trilogy.When gods fight, empires fall.The flames of vengeance engulf Kisia. Katashi Otako has joined with the Vices, determined to let nothing stop him from destroying Emperor Kin Ts'ai-even if it means Kisia has to fall.As the empire faces its greatest threat, Kin and Hana Otako must marry in secret to secure the support they need. But the ceremony takes seven days and seven days can change the world.The Vengeance TrilogyThe Blood of WhisperersThe Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's EndFor more from Devin Madson, check out: The Reborn EmpireWe Ride the Storm
'Highly recommended' John Gwynne 'Madson is an exciting new author in fantasy' Mark Lawrence'A complex tale of war, politics and lust for power' Guardian AS AN EMPIRE DIES, THREE WARRIORS WILL RISE. THEY MUST RIDE THE STORM OR DROWN IN ITS BLOOD.The kingdom of Kisia is divided, held together only by the will of the god-emperor. When an act of betrayal shatters an alliance with the neighbouring land of Chiltae, all that has been won comes crashing down.Now, as the fires of war spread, a warrior, an assassin and a princess must chase their ambitions, no matter the cost.War built the Kisian Empire. And now war will tear it down.'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride'Grimdark Magazine'Breathtakingly triumphant . . . it has become one of my favourite books of all time'Novel Notions'Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for a hell of a ride' Fantasy Book Critic'Complex and immersive . . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review Books by Devin MadsonThe Reborn Empire We Ride the Storm We Lie with Death (coming Jan '21)The Vengeance TrilogyThe Blood of Whisperers The Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's End
The empire has fallen and another rises in its place in the action-packed sequel to We Ride the Storm, Devin Madson's brutal and breathtaking epic fantasy.Into Kisia's conquered north, a Levanti empire is born.Loyal to the new emperor, Dishiva e'Jaroven must tread the line between building a new life and clinging to the old. But his next choice will challenge all she thinks she knows and everything she wants to believe.Now empress of nothing, Miko is more determined than ever to claim her empire, yet as her hunt for allies grows increasingly desperate, she may learn too late that power lies not in names but in people.Abandoned by the Second Swords, Rah must choose a new path. Will honor be his salvation, or lead to his destruction?Sold to the Witchdoctor, Cassandra's only chance of freedom is in his hands, but when her fate becomes inextricably linked to Empress Hana, her true nature could condemn them both.THERE IS NO CALM AFTER THE STORMPraise for the series'Highly recommended' John Gwynne'One of the best ongoing series in the fantasy genre' The Fantasy Inn'Madson is an exciting new author in fantasy' Mark Lawrence'A complex tale of war, politics and lust for power' Guardian
The empire has fallen and another rises in its place in the action-packed continuation of Devin Madson's sweeping epic fantasy quartet.Ambition and schemes have left the Kisian Empire in ashes. Empress Miko Ts'ai will have to move fast if she hopes to secure a foothold in its ruins. However, the line between enemies and allies may not be as clear-cut as they first appeared. After failing to win back his Swords, former Captain Rah e'Torin finds shelter among the Levanti deserters. But his presence in the camp threatens to fracture the group, putting him on a collision course with their enigmatic leader. Assassin Cassandra Marius knows Leo Villius's secret-one that could thwart his ambitions to conquer Kisia. But her time in Empress Hana's body is running out and each attempt they make to exploit Leo's weakness may be playing into his plans. And, as Leo's control over the Levanti emperor grows, Dishiva is caught in his web. To successfully challenge him, she'll have to decide how many of her people are worth sacrificing in order to win.Praise for We Ride the Storm'Highly recommended' John Gwynne 'Madson is an exciting new author in fantasy' Mark Lawrence'A complex tale of war, politics and lust for power' Guardian 'Damn this was a good book. We Ride The Storm is perfect for devourers of grimdark fantasy and a triumph of a debut' Fantasy Hive'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride' Grimdark Magazine'Breathtakingly triumphant . . . it has become one of my favourite books of all time' Novel Notions'Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for a hell of a ride' Fantasy Book Critic'Complex and immersive . . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review
The fate of the world will be decided in the searing conclusion of this bold and bloody epic fantasy series.THERE ARE NO GODS. ONLY MEN.Betrayed by her closest allies, Empress Miko Ts'ai is thrust from ruler to pawn. But she won't suffer the whims of men. A string of dangerous gambles could win Miko her empire for good, but to take back the throne, she must become everything her ancestors failed to be.Rah e'Torin leads a herd again. Now he seeks to honor a promise he made a lifetime ago-to safely bring his Swords home. Yet Rah's loyalty to the past may be his ultimate undoing.Cassandra Marius is lost. Ensnared by memories that aren't her own, Cass must decide who she really is, but the answer lies beyond one final confrontation with Leo Villius.And trapped in the heart of the Chiltaen army, Dishiva e'Jaroven is handed unexpected power. The dream of a new homeland is within her grasp - if she risks everything and trusts her former enemies.Praise for the series:'An incredibly satisfying finale . . . Madson sends the series out on a high' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'Highly recommended' John Gwynne, author of The Shadow of the Gods'Damn this was a good book . . . a triumph of a debut' Fantasy Hive'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride' Grimdark Magazine'Breathtakingly triumphant . . . it has become one of my favourite books of all time' Novel Notions'Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for a hell of a ride' Fantasy Book Critic'Complex and immersive . . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review
'AN IMPRESSIVE DEBUT' Novel NotionsThey call him the Usurper.A man of common blood sits on the throne. At his command, the last emperor was executed. But now the empire is on the brink of war. Vengeance is coming.Praise for Devin Madson: 'Complex and immersive . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride' Grimdark Magazine'Intricate, compelling and vividly imagined' Anna StephensThe Vengeance trilogyThe Blood of WhisperersThe Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's EndMore books by Devin Madson:The Reborn EmpireWe Ride the StormWe Lie with DeathWe Cry for Blood
Two emperors. One empire.The war for the Crimson Throne has split Kisia. In the north Otako supporters rally around their champion, but Katashi Otako wants only vengeance. Caught in the middle, Hana must decide between her family and her heart. Is the true emperor the man the people want? Or the one they need?The Vengeance trilogy:The Blood of WhisperersThe Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's EndPraise for Devin Madson: 'Complex and immersive . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride' Grimdark Magazine'Intricate, compelling and vividly imagined' Anna Stephens, author of GodblindMore books from Devin Madson:The Reborn Empire:We Ride the StormWe Lie with DeathWe Cry for Blood
Vengeance has come.Katashi Otako walks with the Vices, burning everything in his path. Now the spirit of Vengeance, he will stop at nothing to destroy Emperor Kin and take the Crimson Throne.As the flames of vengeance engulf Kisia, Hana will have to fight for the right to defend her empire. A ruler must do what is necessary, but no choice is easy when the enemy is the man she once loved and the guardian she once trusted. When gods fight, empires fall.The Vengeance trilogyThe Blood of WhisperersThe Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's EndPraise for Devin Madson:'Complex and immersive . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride' Grimdark Magazine'Intricate, compelling and vividly imagined' Anna Stephens, author of GodblindMore books by Devin Madson:The Reborn EmpireWe Ride the StormWe Lie with DeathWe Cry for Blood
From Aurealis Award-winning author Devin Madson comes a sweeping epic fantasy full of dragons, alchemical magic, political scheming and forbidden romance that unfolds as three people in a shattered empire become entangled in a looming revolution - perfect for fans of Godkiller and The Bone Shard Daughter.
You will die. Your children will die. The empire will burn.Empress Li is out of favour at court. Foreign-born and past her prime, she is to be set aside. But she won't go quietly. With nothing left to lose, Li will do anything to stop Emperor Lan signing a secret alliance that could tear the empire apart. Yet when her life is threatened, old mistakes come back to haunt her and only a three-year-old boy can change the course of history.With everything at stake, could an innocent child be the best assassin?
Happily married and pregnant with her first child, artist Kali Miller probes Lillian Campbell, her ninety-three year old grandmother, for information about her roots and her mother's accidental death when Kali was a child. But the impact on her grandmother and the answers that Kali gets are anything but what she expected. Kali's questions intensify the profound paranoia that has dominated her grandmother's adult life -- that someone from the past has found her - and with Kali's demand for the truth, Lillian sinks into a life of nightmares and paralyzing fear. Will her life in 1930's Berlin, her loves and lies, and the true meaning of the small painting that she has hidden for more than seventy years be exposed to reveal the hideous secret that has haunted Lillian to this day? Or will the hunt to uncover her past lead to the imminent murder of Lillian and her pregnant granddaughter? Perhaps murder is the only means to keep Kali and her unborn child from a future that no one in the world would ever want to face?