Delve into this debut fantasy and journey through the Spice Gates as Amir, a young man born with the ability to travel between the eight kingdoms, unravels the power that keeps the world in balance, perfect for readers of Saara El-Arifi's The Ending Fire Trilogy, S.A. Chakraborty's Daevabad Trilogy and Andrea Stewart's The Drowning Empire.

'A magnificent feast of a world' Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

'What a story! I think a lot of epic fantasy fans ... will really enjoy this one' Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters

How far would you go to find home?

Relics of a mysterious god, the Spice Gates connect the eight far-flung kingdoms, each separated by a distinct spice and only accessible by those born with a special mark. This is not a mark of distinction, but one of subjugation: Spice Carriers suffer the lashes of their rich masters and the jolting pain of the Gates themselves.

Amir is a Spice Carrier dreaming of escape. But something is stirring in the inhospitable spaces between the kingdoms. As Amir makes his plan for freedom, he's drawn into a plot that threatens to unravel the power keeping the gates in balance.

Gods, assassins and thronekeepers all have a vested interest in the spice trade, and Amir will have to decide what kind of world he wants to live in ... if the world survives at all.

'The Spice Gate invites readers on a spellbinding journey. Srivatsa's storytelling prowess shines ... a must-read for fantasy aficionados' Taran Matharu, New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Rider

'Rich, complex worldbuilding, ambitious scale and characters you'll cherish. A bold, original step forward for South Asia-inspired epic fantasy. I loved The Spice Gate!' Samit Basu, author of The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport

'A grand epic fantasy with a fiery core of rage against injustice. This is a book you can taste, where flavour itself is a kind of magic' Vajra Chandrasekera, author of The Saint of Bright Doors

About the Author

Prashanth Srivatsa is a writer of fantasy and science fiction, based out of Bengaluru, India. Prashanth's stories and novelettes have appeared in magazines such as Asimov's, Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (F&SF), Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and Three-Lobed Burning Eye, among others. He lives in Bengaluru, India. The Spice Gate is his first novel.

Reviews

'An unforgettable voyage through a magically crafted world, Prashanth Srivatsa's The Spice Gate is a story about power and the resistance to it, garnished with a seasoning of spice. A unique new voice in South Asian fantasy' Gautam Bhatia, author of The Wall and The Horizon

'A sprawling, epic adventure, The Spice Gate by Prashanth Srivatsa reveals a world spilling over with danger and magic. There is so much wonder in this tale of secret kingdoms, pirates, gods, royals, faith and rebels. The Spice Gate is a feast for the senses, and a breathtaking drama of plots and uprisings, love and resilience, but its golden heart is one man's struggle to provide a better life for his family, and the solidarity of people who have hope for their future and care for each other.'

Hannah Kaner, Sunday Times bestselling author of Godkiller

Book Information
ISBN 9780008616328
Author Prashanth Srivatsa
Format Hardback
Page Count 400
Imprint HarperVoyager
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 159mm * 28mm