The Bitter Crown
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4.0 • 2 Ratings
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Publisher Description
'A page-turning adventure propelled by an inventive plot. . . Readers will once again be left clamouring for a sequel' Publishers Weekly
The second novel in Justin Lee Anderson's sensational epic fantasy series where the war for a kingdom exits the shadows now that a terrifying secret has been revealed.
The fog of war is lifted and the conspiracy at the heart of Eidyn finally exposed.
Now they know the truth, Aranok and his allies must find a way to free a country that doesn't know it's held captive.
But with divided loyalties and his closest friendship shaken, can their alliance hold against overwhelming odds? The quest to retake the country begins here.
A fast-paced epic fantasy, filled with swashbuckling action and expansive worldbuilding, The Bitter Crown is the gripping sequel to The Lost War, perfect for fans of Nicholas Eames and RJ Barker.
Praise for The Lost War:
'Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavour is sure to please fans of David Gemmell' Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author
'An exciting, action-packed fantasy' Mark Lawrence, on The Lost War
'Strikingly intense. . . immersive and thoroughly compelling' SFX
'Compelling and entertaining. . . inventive and fun.' SciFiNow
'Genuinely surprised and delighted me' Anna Stephens, author of Godblind
'Highly entertaining fantasy. . .extremely readable' Tom Lloyd, author of Twilight Reign
'Outstanding. . . The Lost War is easily one of the biggest surprises of the year' Novel Notions
'This book has a perfect blend of everything' Spells and Spaceships
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In the arresting second Eidyn Saga epic fantasy, Anderson creatively builds on the wild twist at the end of The Lost War. Series protagonist Laird Aranok is now fully aware that King Janaeus, whom he'd once thought of as a best friend, is corrupt, having altered the memories of almost everyone in the kingdom to conceal his wrongdoings. Convincing said civilians of this conspiracy will be difficult, however. Aranok, along with the surviving members of his company (including his lover and bodyguard, Allandria), must team up with the magician Mynyngogg, book one's purported villain, to take down Janaeus and solve a lingering whodunit around the murder of Aranok's former teacher. Readers will be eager to see how Anderson handles his rewritten world order, and he pulls it off with aplomb. The result is another page-turning adventure propelled by an inventive plot and three-dimensional characters. Readers will once again be left clamoring for a sequel.
