Anna Smith Spark

Perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence and R Scott Bakker, The Court of Broken Knives is the explosive debut by one of grimdark fantasy's most exciting new voices. They've finally looked at the graveyard of our Empire with open eyes. They're fools and madmen and like the art of war. And their children go hungry while we piss gold and jewels into the dust. In the richest empire the world has ever known, the city of Sorlost has always stood, eternal and unconquered. But in a city of dreams governed by an imposturous Emperor, decadence has become the true ruler, and has blinded its inhabitants to their vulnerability. The empire is on the verge of invasion - and only one man can see it. Haunted by dreams of the empire's demise, Orhan Emmereth has decided to act. On his orders, a company of soldiers cross the desert to reach the city. Once they enter the Palace, they have one mission: kill the Emperor, then all those who remain. Only from ashes can a new empire be built. The company is a group of good, ordinary soldiers, for whom this is a mission like any other. But the strange boy Marith who walks among them is no ordinary soldier. Marching on Sorlost, Marith thinks he is running away from the past which haunts him. But in the Golden City, his destiny awaits him - beautiful, bloody, and more terrible than anyone could have foreseen.

The Court of Broken Knives

A powerhouse story of bloodshed, ambition, and fate, The Tower of Living and Dying is a continuation of Anna Smith Spark's brilliant Empires of Dust trilogy, which began with The Court of Broken Knives. Marith has been a sellsword, a prince, a murderer, a demon, and dead. But something keeps bringing him back to life, and now there is nothing stopping him from taking back the throne that is rightfully his. Thalia, the former high priestess, remains Marith's only tenuous grasp to whatever goodness he has left. His left hand and his last source of light, Thalia still believes that the power that lies within him can be used for better ends. But as more forces gather beneath Marith's banner, she can feel her influence slipping. Read the second book in this "gritty and glorious!" (Miles Cameron) epic fantasy series reminiscent of Joe Abercrombie and Mark Lawrence where the exiled son of a king fights to reclaim his throne no matter the cost. Empires of DustThe Court of Broken KnivesThe Tower of Living and Dying

The Tower of Living and Dying

A powerhouse grimdark fantasy of bloodshed, ambition, and fate, The House of Sacrifice is the thunderous conclusion to Anna Smith Spark's Empires of Dust trilogy, which began with The Court of Broken Knives. Marith Altrersyr has won. He cut a path of blood and vengeance and needless violence around the world and now he rules. It is time for Marith to put down his sword, to send home his armies, to grow a beard and become fat. It is time to look to his own house, and to produce an heir. The King of Death must now learn to live.But some things cannot be learnt. The spoils of war turn to ash in the mouths of the Amrath Army and soon they are on the move again. But Marith, lord of lies, dragon-killer, father-killer, has begun to falter and his mind decays. How long can a warlord rotting from within continue to win? As the Army marches on to Sorlost, Thalia's thoughts turn to home and to the future: a life grows inside her and it is a precious thing - but it grows weak. Why must the sins of the father curse the child? Empires of DustThe Court of Broken KnivesThe Tower of Living and DyingThe House of Sacrifice

The House of Sacrifice

Robert Jordan

Brandon Sanderson

Terry Brooks

Naomi Novik

Brian Herbert

Kevin J. Anderson

Seanan McGuire

Mark Lawrence

Lev Grossman

John Gwynne

Tad Williams

Carrie Vaughn

Scott Sigler

Anna Stephens

Callie Bates

Delilah S. Dawson

Megan Lindholm

Jason Denzel

Ramón Terrell

Deborah A. Wolf

David Anthony Durham

Cat Rambo

Patrick Swenson

Peter Orullian

Robert V. S. Redick

Todd Lockwood

Ken Scholes

Marc Turner

From the editor of the award-winning anthology Unfettered comes the newest installment in the science fiction and fantasy series, Unfettered III. Be haunted by the chilling ghost story of Megan Lindholm. Revisit the Magicians world with Lev Grossman. Return to Osten Ard in an epic first look at Tad Williams's Empire of Grass. Share a heartfelt story of loss and gain with Callie Bates. Cross the sands of the desert planet Dune with Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Travel the Ways in a new Wheel of Time novella with Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. Enter the amazing potter city of Seven with Naomi Novik. And many more stories, all wondrous alongside beautiful art by Todd Lockwood! More than 700 pages of stellar SF&F from the likes of: Callie Bates Terry Brooks Delilah S. Dawson Jason Denzel David Anthony Durham Lev Grossman John Gwynne Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson Mark Lawrence Megan Lindholm (Robin Hobb) Seanan McGuire Naomi Novik Peter Orullian Cat Rambo Robert V.S. Redick Ken Scholes Scott Sigler Anna Smith Spark Shawn Speakman Anna Stephens Patrick Swenson Ramon Terrell Marc Turner Carrie Vaughn Tad Williams Deborah A. Wolf Lacking health insurance when he was diagnosed with cancer, Shawn Speakman asked friends in the science fiction and fantasy writing community to donate short stories he could use to counter mounting medical debt. The result was Unfettered, an anthology offering tales from some of the best authors working today. Now, in Unfettered III, Speakman continues to pay forward the aid he received, raising money to combat medical debt for SF&F artists and authors. He has gathered together a great mix of new and favorite writers_free to write what they like_the result a powerful new anthology perfect for all readers. Unfettered III is sure to astound with the magic bound within its pages. All the while raising money for a charitable cause. Because protecting our artists and authors is as important as the stories they tell.

Unfettered III

A Woman of the Sword is an epic fantasy seen through the eyes of an ordinary woman. Lidae is a daughter, a wife, a mother - and a great warrior born to fight. Her sword is hungry for killing, her right hand is red with blood. War is very much a woman's business. But war is not kind to women. And war is not kind to mothers and their sons.

A Woman of the Sword

Sword of Bronze and Ashes

Neal Asher

Rj Barker

Tales of Epic Fantasy written as homage to one of fantasy fiction's greatest writers. With stories written especially for the books by some of the finest fantasy authors from Britain and beyond.

Legends 3: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell

Readers of Shauna Lawless and Thilde Kold Holdt will love this Celtic-inflected adventure by critically acclaimed, grimdark epic fantasy novelist, Anna Smith Spark. A Sword of Bronze and Ashes combines the fierce beauty of Celtic myth with grimdark battle violence. It's a lyrical, folk horror high fantasy. Kanda has a good life until shadows from her past return threatening everything she loves. And Kanda, like any parent, has things in her past she does not want her children to know. Red war is coming: pursued by an ancient evil, Kanda must call upon all her strength to protect her family. But how can she keep her children safe, if they want to stand as warriors beside her when the light fades and darkness rises? FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress

A Sword of Bronze and Ashes

Katherine Arden

From the editor of the award-winning anthology Unfettered comes the newest installment in the science fiction and fantasy series, Unfettered III. Lacking health insurance when he was diagnosed with cancer, Shawn Speakman asked friends in the science fiction and fantasy writing community to donate short stories he could use to counter mounting medical debt. The result was Unfettered, an anthology offering tales from some of the best authors working today. Now, in Unfettered III, Speakman continues to pay forward the aid he received, raising money to combat medical debt for SF&F artists and authors. He has gathered together a great mix of new and favorite writers--free to write what they like--the result a powerful new anthology perfect for all readers. Be haunted by the chilling ghost story of Megan Lindholm. Revisit the Magicians world with Lev Grossman. Return to Osten Ard in an epic first look at Tad Williams's Empire of Grass. Callie Bates shares a heartfelt story of loss and gain. Cross the sands of the desert planet Dune with Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Travel the Ways in a new Wheel of Time novella with Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. And many more stories, all wondrous alongside beautiful art by Todd Lockwood! Katherine Arden Callie Bates Terry Brooks Delilah S. Dawson Jason Denzel David Anthony Durham Lev Grossman John Gwynne Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson Mark Lawrence Megan Lindholm (Robin Hobb) Seanan McGuire Naomi Novik Peter Orullian Cat Rambo Robert V.S. Redick Ken Scholes Scott Sigler Anna Smith Spark Shawn Speakman Anna Stephens Patrick Swenson Ramon Terrell Marc Turner Carrie Vaughn Tad Williams Deborah A. Wolf Unfettered III is sure to astound with the magic bound within its pages. All the while raising money for a charitable cause. Because protecting our artists and authors is as important as the stories they tell.

A powerhouse grimdark fantasy of bloodshed, ambition, and fate, The House of Sacrifice is the thunderous conclusion to Anna Smith Spark's Empires of Dust trilogy, which began with The Court of Broken Knives. Hail Him. Behold Him. Man-killer, life-stealer, death-bringer, life's thief. All are bound to Him, His word is law. The night coming, the sudden light that makes the eyes blind, Golden one, shining, glorious. Life's judgement, life's pleasure, hope's grave. Marith Altrersyr has won. He cut a path of blood and vengeance and needless violence around the world and now he rules. It is time for Marith to put down his sword, to send home his armies, to grow a beard and become fat. It is time to look to his own house, and to produce an heir. The King of Death must now learn to live. But some things cannot be learnt. The spoils of war turn to ash in the mouths of the Amrath Army and soon they are on the move again. But Marith, lord of lies, dragon-killer, father-killer, has begun to falter and his mind decays. How long can a warlord rotting from within continue to win? As the Army marches on to Sorlost, Thalia's thoughts turn to home and to the future: a life grows inside her and it is a precious thing - but it grows weak. Why must the sins of the father curse the child? A glorious, ambitious and bloodily brilliant conclusion that threads together a masterful tapestry of language and story, and holding up a piercing reflection on epic fantasy - and those who love it.

Court of Broken Knives

Episch, düster und unglaublich packend erzählt - das bildgewaltige Dark Fantasy-Debut von Anna Smith Spark Das einst mächtige Kaiserreich von Sekemleth wird von Dekadenz und Verfall bedroht; verfeindete Adelige streiten um die Vorherrschaft, und dazu ist ihnen jedes Mittel Recht: Der einflussreiche Fürst Orhan Emereth, der den Thron des Reiches mithilfe einer Söldnerarmee an sich reißen will, ahnt nicht, dass sich unter den gekauften Kriegern ein ganz besonderer junger Mann befindet: Marith ist nicht nur auf der Flucht vor seiner Vergangenheit, sondern auch vor seinem mächtigen Vater, der ihn tot sehen will. Die Hochpriesterin Thalia, die im Staat eine sehr angesehene Position einnimmt, hat den Tempel, in dem sie regelmäßig die Opferungen leitet, noch nie verlassen. Doch als das Gemetzel des Staatsstreiches beginnt, muss Thalia aus dem Tempel des „Herrn über Leben und Sterben" fliehen, um dem sicheren Tod zu entkommen. Sie trifft auf Marith, der ihr zusichert, sie lebendig aus der Stadt herauszuschaffen. Gemeinsam werden sie schon bald zu Schlüsselfiguren im Spiel um die Macht. Die englischen Grimdark-Leser von Joe Abercrombie und Mark Lawrence sind begeistert - jetzt schickt sich Anna Smith Spark an, auch hierzulande die Fans düsterer Fantasy zu erobern! »Hypnotisierend, brutal und magisch.« Fantasy Book Critic

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Das Reich der zerbrochenen Klingen

Markus Heitz

Michael J. Sullivan

Leigh Bardugo

Lisa Maxwell

Boris Koch

Katharina V. Haderer

Sind Sie bereit, in fremde und fantastische Welten einzutauchen? Auf Sie wartet neuer Mystery-Horror von Markus Heitz, in dem die Heilerin Geneve Cornelius mit einer uralten Familienfehde und unheimlichen Vorfällen in ihrer Heimatstadt Leipzig zu kämpfen hat. Oder reisen Sie mit der Diebin Esta durch die Zeit: In Lisa Maxwells Fortsetzung zu »Der letzte Magier von Manhattan« muss Esta die dunkle Magie eines übermächtigen Magiers brechen und New York vor dem Chaos bewahren. Oder finden Sie heraus, was Leigh Bardugo in ihrem neuen Roman, einer Geschichte über Macht, Privilegien, dunkler Magie und einem Mord abseits des GrishaVerse, für uns bereithält. Diese und weitere fantastische Geschichten finden Sie in den Vorableseproben zu den Fantasy-Titeln des Knaur-Verlages, die im Frühjahr 2020 erscheinen. Das kostenlose eBook enthält Leseproben zu: - Markus Heitz, »Die Meisterin« - Lisa Maxwell, »Die Diebin des Teufels« - Leigh Bardugo, »Das neunte Haus« - Boris Koch, »Dornenthron« - Katharina V. Haderer, »Der Herrscher des Waldes« - Michael J. Sullivan, »Heldenblut« - Anna Smith Spark, »Der Turm des wiederkehrenden Todes«

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