Poison, war, and ancient spirits converge in this award-winning epic fantasy: "a well-crafted debut with . . . solid worldbuilding, and original characters" (Kirkus).Jovan was born into a noble family with a secret duty. To all appearances, he is a quiet, affable friend of the Chancellor's irresponsible Heir. In truth, he's a master of poisons and chemicals, trained to protect the Chancellor's family from treachery.When the Chancellor succumbs to an unknown ...

Moving from poison and treachery to war and witchcraft, Sam Hawke's Poison Wars continue with Hollow Empire, a fabulous epic fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Robin Hobb, Naomi Novik, and Scott Lynch.Poison was only the beginning.... The deadly siege of Silasta woke the ancient spirits, and now the city-state must find its place in this new world of magic. But people and politics are always treacherous, and it will take all of Jovan and Kalina's skills ...

Moving from poison and treachery to war and witchcraft, Sam Hawke’s Poison Wars continueIt started with poison and rebellion. It continues with war and witchcraft.The deadly siege of Silasta woke the ancient spirits, and the citystate must find its place in this new world of magic.But people and politics are always treacherous, and it will take all Jovan’s and Kalina’s skills to save the city-state when witches and assassins turn their sights to domination.

WINNER of the Ditmar Awards for Best Novel and Best New Talent, the Norma K Hemming Award, and the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel!Poison. Treachery. Ancient spirits. Sieges. The Poison Wars begin now, with City of Lies, a fabulous epic fantasy debut audiobook by Sam HawkeI was seven years old the first time my uncle poisoned me...Outwardly, Jovan is the lifelong friend of the Chancellor’s charming, irrespons...

Tor Books' Fearless Women Sampler presents seven excerpts from groundbreaking novels written by some of the brightest female voices and New York Times bestselling authors in science fiction and fantasy.Featuring excerpts from:Robyn Bennis's By Fire Above: A Signal Airship NovelJacqueline Carey's StarlessTessa Gratton's The Queens of Innis LearSam Hawke's City of Lies: A Poison War Novel

In the lush and magical tradition of Naomi Novik’s award-winning Uprooted comes this riveting debut from brilliant young writer Callie Bates—whose boundless imagination places her among the finest authors of fantasy fiction, including Sarah J. Maas and Sabaa Tahir.Lady Elanna is fiercely devoted to the king who raised her like a daughter. But when he dies under mysterious circumstances, Elanna is accused of his murder—and must flee for her life.Ret...

A cynical assassin struggles to keep his magic a secret as he navigates a world torn apart by a war between three kings in this thrilling sequel to RJ Barker's fantasy debut, Age of AssassinsIn a desperate bid to escape the bounty on his head, assassin Girton Club-Foot has returned to Maniyadoc, but the kingdom he knew no longer exists.Three kings battle for supremacy in a land ravaged by war-and one of them is his old friend Rufra. With threats in...

From BSFA Award–winning author Gareth L. Powell comes the first in a new epic sci-fi trilogy exploring the legacies of warThe sentient warship Trouble Dog was built for violence, yet following a brutal war, she is disgusted by her role in a genocide. Stripped of her weaponry and seeking to atone, she joins the House of Reclamation, an organization dedicated to rescuing ships in distress. When a civilian ship goes missing in a disputed system, Trouble Dog and her n...

Sabriel meets Romeo and Juliet in this stunning and atmospheric novel from the author of Cruel Beauty and Crimson Bound.When the mysterious fog of the Ruining crept over the world, the living died and the dead rose. Only the walled city of Viyara was left untouched.The heirs of the city’s most powerful—and warring—families, Mahyanai Romeo and Juliet Catresou, share a love deeper than duty, honor, even life itself. But the magic laid on th...

**"Jacqueline Carey's writing flows so beautifully that her stories beg to be experienced on audio...Listeners looking for something different will appreciate this unconventional stand-alone." — AudioFile MagazineJacqueline Carey is back with an amazing adventure not seen since her New York Times bestselling Kushiel's Legacy series*.* Lush and sensual, Starless introduces listeners to an epic world where exiled gods live among humans, and a hero whose jou...

Acclaimed epic fantasy author John Gwynne returns with the first book in a new trilogy, perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, and David Gemmell."A Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place." -- Robin Hobb**A race of warrior angels, the Ben-Elim, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished lands, but their peace is brutally enforced.In the south, hotheaded Riv ...

**In the sumptuous finale of the #1 New York Times bestselling Flame in the Mist series, Mariko returns to stifling court life in order to save the boy she wasn’t supposed to fall for.“Mariko is a heroine worth following to the thrilling conclusion.”—Booklist**For weeks, seventeen-year-old Mariko pretended to be a boy to infiltrate the notorious Black Clan and bring her would-be murderer to justice. She didn’t expect to find a place for herself among the g...