War Master's Gate is the ninth book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

A city makes its last stand . . .

The Empire's mighty imperial armies are marching on Collegium once more. They've learnt from past failures and this time their Empress will brook no weakness. Stenwold Maker's aviators still dominate the skies, but their rule will soon be over. For the Empire has developed a terrifying aerial weapon to level the battlefield.

Yet victory may be decided elsewhere. In an ancient forest, where Mantis clans pursue their own civil war, Empress Seda is seeking a lost power from the old world. Cheerwell Maker knows she must stop her rival at any cost, but their conflict could awaken something far deadlier. Something that would make even their clash of nations pale into insignificance.

War Master's Gate is followed by the tenth and final book in the Shadows of the Apt series, Seal of the Worm.

A city makes its last stand . . .

About the Author

Adrian Tchaikovsky was born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, and headed off to university in Reading to study psychology and zoology. For reasons unclear even to himself, he subsequently ended up in law. Adrian has since worked as a legal executive, in both Reading and Leeds, and now writes full time. He also lives in Leeds, with his wife and son. Adrian is a keen live role-player and occasional amateur actor. He has also trained in stage-fighting and keeps no exotic or dangerous pets of any kind - possibly excepting his son.

Adrian is the author of the critically acclaimed Shadows of the Apt series, the Echoes of the Fall series and other novels, novellas and short stories. The Tiger and the Wolf won the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel - and Children of Time won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. This was in the award's thirtieth anniversary year.

Reviews
Brimming with imagination -- SciFiNow
The Shadows of the Apt series is simply one of the best epic fantasy series out there -- LEC Book Reviews
Super world-building, great characters and extreme inventiveness -- Fantasy Book Critic
Epic fantasy at its best. Gripping, original and multi-layered storytelling from a writer bursting with lots of fascinating ideas -- Walker of Worlds
Full of sparking, speculative innovation -- Stephen Baxter on The Doors of Eden
Breathtaking scope and vision. Adrian Tchaikovsky is one of our finest writers -- Gareth L. Powell on Children of Ruin
A joy from start to finish. Entertaining, smart, surprising and unexpectedly human -- Patrick Ness on Children of Time


Awards
Short-listed for David Gemmell Legend Award 2014 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781529050424
Author Adrian Tchaikovsky
Format Paperback
Page Count 736
Imprint Tor
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 488g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 47mm