'Contemporary and as grimdark as it comes' British Fantasy Society This debut epic fantasy from a British writer of incredible talent tells the tale of the Twenty, a band of mercenaries hunted by an unknown killer. Filled with unique voices and incredible worldbuilding, this stunning novel will delight fans of Joe Abercrombie or Mark Lawrence. Once they were a band of mercenaries who shook the pillars of the world through their cunning, their closely guarded alchemical brews and stone cold steel. Whoever met their price won. Now, their glory days behind them and their genius leader in hiding, the warriors known as the 'Twenty' are being hunted down and eliminated one by one. A lifetime of enemies has its own price. 'Relish the well-choreographed action scenes in this debut fantasy' Library Journal 'Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie' RT Book Reviews 'Absolutely fascinating and incredibly original' Sense of Wonder 'Wears its grimdark on its sleeve ...a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, triumph and loss' Interzone 'A lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier stories' Fantasy Faction 'Demonstrates the command of style, character, plotting, and world building of a seasoned author' Booklist 'A fantasy novel that remembers that battles leave all kinds of scars' B&N Science Fiction and Fantasy blog 'I give it nothing but the highest recommendation' Grimdark Magazine

About the Author
ADRIAN SELBY studied creative writing at university before embarking on a career in video game production. He is a Tolkien fanatic and an online gaming addict, and lives with his wife and family on the south coast of England. His debut novel Snakewood is an epic and inventive fantasy about a company of mercenaries and the assassin trying to destroy them. You can find Adrian on Twitter, tweeting as @adrianlselby.

Reviews
Grim mercenaries and badass alchemists brought to life by a bold, assured storyteller -- Peter Newman, author of THE VAGRANT Snakewood's narrative voices are the real strength here ... contemporary and as grimdark as it comes British Fantasy Society Relish the well-choreographed action scenes in this debut fantasy Library Journal Immensely readable ... a fantasy novel that remembers that battles leave all kinds of scars B&N Science Fiction and Fantasy blog Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie RT Book Reviews Wears its grimdark on its sleeve ... a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, triumph and loss' Interzone A very dark fantasy story with a distinct western flair ... absolutely fascinating and incredibly original Sense of Wonder A lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier stories Fantasy Faction Uniquely dark and gritty fantasy. An intriguing debut Bibliosanctum Set in a brutal world of subtle magic, clashing empires, and commercial interests, this is an impressive fantasy debut. Selby demonstrates the command of style, character, plotting, and world building of a seasoned author Booklist I give it nothing but the highest recommendation Grimdark Magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9780356505558
Author Adrian Selby
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Orbit
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 380g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 127mm * 34mm