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 Whisperers
The Gods of Vice
The Grave at Storm's End

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 Stephens, author of Godblind

More books from Devin Madson:

The Reborn Empire:
We Ride the Storm
We Lie with Death
We Cry for Blood

About the Author
Devin Madson is an Aurealis Award-winning fantasy author from Australia. Anything but zen, Devin subsists on tea and chocolate and so much fried zucchini she ought to have turned into one by now. Follow her on Twitter at @DevinMadson.

Reviews
Every single page hooked me . . . An impressive debut
If you love excellent characterisation in your fantasy, as well as unique magic and a non-western setting, give this one a try
Intricate, compelling and vividly imagined, this is the first in a new series that I am hugely excited about. Visceral battles, complex politics and fascinating world-building bring Devin's words to life
A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride. I cannot wait to see where the next book takes us and eagerly await its arrival. I'd strongly recommend this bloody and bold tale to fans of Mark Lawrence [and] George R. R. Martin



Book Information
ISBN 9780356515311
Author Devin Madson
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Orbit
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group