The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley

Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne #1

478 pages, Paperback

23cm x 15cm (C-Format / TPB)

Genres: Fantasy / Epic Fantasy / High Fantasy / Adult / Adventure

***Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Readers' Favorite Fantasy (2014)***

***Nominee for Readers' Favorite Debut Goodreads Author (2014)***

The circle is closing, the stakes are higher than ever before, and long-forgotten truths are about to resurface. The Annurian Empire is in chaos following the murder of the Emperor, and now his heirs must set aside their grief to uncover a dangerous conspiracy.

Valyn, the Emperor's son and a trainee in the empire's most elite fighting force, receives the shocking news from across the ocean. What he thought would be a mere challenge quickly turns into a fight for his own life, as mysterious accidents and a dying soldier's warning point to a sinister plot against him. Before he can take action, Valyn must survive a brutal initiation by merciless mercenaries.

Meanwhile, the Emperor's daughter, Minister Adare, is on a relentless quest to find her father's killer within the treacherous court politics of the capital. Justice is her only goal, even if it means risking her own life.

And Kaden, the empire's heir, is secluded in a remote monastery where he learns the harsh ways of the Blank Gods' disciples. To unlock their ancient powers, he must master their teachings. When an imperial delegation arrives, Kaden senses a malevolent presence and realizes that hidden forces are at play. Will his newfound knowledge be enough to keep him alive as the long-dormant powers begin to stir?

Get ready for a thrilling tale of intrigue, betrayal, and ancient powers as the fate of the Annurian Empire hangs in the balance.