The second book in an epic fantasy series by a critically acclaimed and highly praised author.

It is twenty-three years since a Macht army fought its way home from the heart of the Asurian Empire. The man who came to lead that army, Rictus, is now a hard-bitten mercenary captain, middle-aged and tired. He wants nothing more than to lay down his spear and become the farmer that his father was. But fate has different ideas. A young warleader has risen to challenge the order of things in the very heartlands of the Macht. A soldier of genius, he takes city after city, and reigns over them as king. What is more, he had heard of the legendary leader of the Ten Thousand. His name is Corvus, and the rumours say that he is not even fully human. He means to make himself absolute ruler of all the Macht. And he wants Rictus to help him.

About the Author
Paul Kearney was born in Northern Ireland. He studied Old Norse, Middle English and Anglo-Saxon at Oxford University, and subsequently lived for several years in both Denmark and the United States. At present he and his family live by the sea in County Down. www.paulkearneyonline.com

Reviews
A bold, strong new voice in fantasy. - Robert Silverberg A terrific writer, one of the best working in epic fantasy. - SciFi.com



Book Information
ISBN 9781906735760
Author Paul Kearney
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Solaris
Publisher Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Weight(grams) 226g
Dimensions(mm) 171mm * 106mm * 28mm