Brandon Sanderson meets Joe Abercrombie in this astounding novel of good, evil and magic
The Falconsare knights of the Vestal Order, pledged to use their powers to protect the Empire of Talmont from the bestial Vyr and the carnage they have unleashed upon the world.
When the Falcons take a Vyr alive, they go against the protocols of the Vestal Order and interrogate him. They are horrified to learn that the Empire's worst enemy may not be the Vyr, but the Vestal Order itself.
Led by the indomitable Romara Challys, the Falcons go rogue, their quest for the truth taking them through burning forests, lost ruins and the uncanny traces of a dying race, desperate to find answers before it's too late.
But by setting themselves against their own Order, the Falcons face all the terrifying resources of the Empire's most deadly military power. Fanatical lictors, vengeful knights, and the greatest warrior in the world are on their heels, as they seek the answers they need . . . before time runs out for everyone.
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A page-turning adventure filled with excitement and intriguing characters. For those loving an epic fantasy with plenty of sword-fights, gun-play, bare-fisted combat and battles between sorcerers, this book's for you - Amazing Stories on Map's Edge
Hair is adept at building characters as well as worlds, and his attention to his female players is welcome in a genre that too often excludes them - Kirkus Reviews
There's a lot of cool stuff, ancient civilisations, magic, a heist, personal loss, love, and humour. I enjoyed this so much - Alalhambra Book Reviews on Map's Edge
A fast-paced, entertaining read, set within a world that I want to explore more of - Beneath A Thousand Skies on Map's Edge
