The Shadow Throne
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cornerstone
Published:18th Jun '15
Should be back in stock very soon
The epic follow-up to THE THOUSAND NAMES
The King of Vordan is dying, and his daughter, Raesinia, is destined to become the first Queen in centuries.
But politics knows no loyalties, especially for Duke Orlanko, Minister of Information and spymaster of the empire.
"An immensely entertaining novel" (Tor.com) from the author of The Thousand Names...
The King of the Vordan is on his deathbed. Soon his daughter, Raesinia will be the first Queen Regnant in centuries-and a target for those who seek to control her. The most dangerous is Duke Orlanko, Minister of Information, and master of the secret police. He is the most feared man in the kingdom, and he knows an arcane secret that puts Raesinia completely at his mercy.
But Raesinia has found unlikely allies in the returning war hero Janus bet Vhalnich, and his loyal deputies, Captain Marcus d'Ivoire and Lieutenant Winter Ihernglass. As Marcus and Winter struggle to find their places in the home they never thought they would see again, they help Janus and Raesinia set in motion events that could shatter Orlanko's powers, but perhaps at the price of throwing the nation into chaos. But with the people suffering under the Duke's tyranny, they intend to protect the kingdom with every power they can command, earthly or otherwise.
It is, in truth, a cracking read and I very much look forward to the next installment. -- Mike Brooks, author of Dark Run and Dark Sky
The Shadow Throne is easily one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read in years. * Publishers Weekly *
I was full of praise for The Thousand Names and am so once again for The Shadow Throne, obligatory fantasy right here. Managing to create such strong start and building upon it requires skill. I can only imagine what Django Wexler will show next. MUST READ -- Joshua S. Hill * fantasybookreview.co.uk *
I can recommend it sincerely: The Shadow Throne is fun. -- Jasper * thebookplank *
The Coolest Fantasy Story You'll Read This Week * i09 *
I absolutely loved it. Wexler balances the actions of his very human characters with just the right amount of imaginative "magic" to keep me wanting more -- Taylor Anderson, National Bestselling Author of the Destroyerman Series
Wexler has produced something unusual in the fantasy line, with a setting reminiscent of the early Victorian period, out on the bleeding edge of Empire, a world of dust and bayonets and muskets... and magic. The characters are fascinating and - all- of them have secrets ... I read it at a gulp and look forward to more -- S.M. Stirling, New York Times bestselling author of LORD OF MOUNTAINS
Extremely strong debut, flintlock fantasy at its best ... there’s a new military fiction cowboy in town and his name is Django. -- Nick Sharps * SF Signal *
ISBN: 9780091950590
Dimensions: 197mm x 126mm x 40mm
Weight: 440g
656 pages