In a quiet corner of the Imperial City, Investigator Narin discovers the result of his first potentially-lethal mistake. Minutes later he makes a second.The Empire of a Hundred Houses is a brittle and bloated monster; constrained by tradition, ruled by unassailable power. While noble factions prepare for civil war, gods and demons enter the fray and Narin discovers a plot to bring it all down from within. To save his own life and those of untold thousands Narin must understand the ...

Lynx is a mercenary with a sense of honour; a dying breed in the Riven Kingdom. Failed by the nation he served and weary of the skirmishes that plague the continent's principalities, he walks the land in search of purpose. He wants for little so bodyguard work keeps his belly full and his mage-gun loaded. It might never bring a man fame or wealth, but he's not forced to rely on others or kill without cause.Little could compel Lynx to join a mercenary company, but he won't turn his ...

Enchei once swore to take his own life rather than have his secrets exposed. Narin once swore to uphold the laws and traditions of the Empire. Both will falter as a nightmare is unleashed upon the city.As vengeful noblemen, demons and worse haunt the streets, Narin’s lover, Kine, lives under a death sentence. The past is catching up with all of them as they are caught in a terrifying and lethal game. The lives of their loved ones and stability of the entire empire now hang in the b...

'A rollicking good time . . . some kick-ass fantasy' - Fantasy Book Review**'A hugely fun fantasy read' - The Bookbag'Lloyd's fantasy writing has a breadth and solidarity that should be celebrated' - Always Trust in BooksThere's a new Card in the Mercenary Deck - one Lynx isn't sure if he's happy to see or not.The assassin Toil now wears the Princess of Blood on...

There's a new Card in the Mercenary Deck - one Lynx isn't sure if he's happy to see or not. The assassin Toil now wears the Princess of Blood on her jacket and even Lynx would admit she's a woman cloaked in chaos and bloodshed.Their new mission is to escort a dignitary to the pious and ancient city of Jarrazir - beneath which lies a fabled labyrinth. Having barely survived their last underground adventure the mercenaries aren't keen for another, but Toil has other plans.Unde...

The time for heroes has come, but all the Riven Kingdom has is bastards.With war between the Militant Orders looming, the entire continent may soon be on fire. The very nature of magic has changed and the horrors of the deepest black are rising, but an even greater danger threatens to eclipse it all. Turning the tide of history may require a gamble only a bunch of drunken lunatics are willing to take.The old ways need breaking and that's one thing the Cards are good at. Jus...

A new standalone novella set after the traumatic events of STRANGER OF TEMPESTLynx and the rest of the mercenary group he has reluctantly tied himself to find themselves with a little time to kill. Luckily, the city they've ended up in is holding a festival. And nothing spells fun more than a group of bored mercs and a lot of booze.But Lynx has his own plans. A quiet evening with Toil, a woman he hasn't quite worked out yet. Nothing difficult or serious. No fights. No tro...

Recent events suggest liberal capitalism harbours two dangerous seeds of self-destruction; growing inequality and a tendency for markets to spiral out of control. This book advocates the restoration to an earlier state of another sub-system of liberal capitalism, some of the features of which lie at the heart of liberal capitalism's malaise.

The complete saga of THE TWILIGHT REIGN - a gripping grimdark fantasy epic, for fans of George R. R. Martin and Joe Abercrombie.In a land ruled by prophecy and the whims of Gods, a young man finds himself at the heart of a war he barely understands, wielding powers he may never be able to control.Isak is a white-eye, born bigger, more charismatic and more powerful than normal men ... but with that power comes an unpredictable temper and an inner rage. Feare...

Provides a timely review of gender equality in the boardroom, and through interviews with mentors and mentees it illustrates how mentoring can play a part in helping women stay engaged in their career. This book includes international comparisons and an examination of the UK and EU political environments.

For Isak, the time for heartless decisions and ruthless action has come if he is to save the Land from its oppressors ...Scree has been wiped from the face of the Land in a brutal demonstration of intent. While those responsible scatter to work on the next step in their plan, the stakes are raised - all the way to the heavens - as the Gods themselves enter the fray.Returning home to a nation divided by fanaticism, Lord Isak is haunted both by the consequenc...

Isak is a white-eye, feared and despised in equal measure. Trapped in a life of poverty, hated and abused by his father, Isak dreams of escape, but when his chance comes, it isn't to a place in the army as he'd expected. Instead, the Gods have marked him out as heir-elect to the brooding Lord Bahl, the Lord of the Fahlan.Lord Bahl is also a white-eye, a genetic rarity that produces men stronger, more savage and more charismatic than their normal counterparts. Their magnetic charm a...