We Cry for Blood
The Reborn Empire, Book Three
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Publisher Description
The empire has fallen and another rises in its place in the action-packed continuation of Devin Madson's sweeping epic fantasy quartet.
Ambition and schemes have left the Kisian Empire in ashes. Empress Miko Ts'ai will have to move fast if she hopes to secure a foothold in its ruins. However, the line between enemies and allies may not be as clear-cut as they first appeared.
After failing to win back his Swords, former Captain Rah e'Torin finds shelter among the Levanti deserters. But his presence in the camp threatens to fracture the group, putting him on a collision course with their enigmatic leader.
Assassin Cassandra Marius knows Leo Villius's secret-one that could thwart his ambitions to conquer Kisia. But her time in Empress Hana's body is running out and each attempt they make to exploit Leo's weakness may be playing into his plans.
And, as Leo's control over the Levanti emperor grows, Dishiva is caught in his web. To successfully challenge him, she'll have to decide how many of her people are worth sacrificing in order to win.
Praise for We Ride the Storm
'Highly recommended' John Gwynne
'Madson is an exciting new author in fantasy' Mark Lawrence
'A complex tale of war, politics and lust for power' Guardian
'Damn this was a good book. We Ride The Storm is perfect for devourers of grimdark fantasy and a triumph of a debut' Fantasy Hive
'A visceral, intriguing, intense and emotionally charged ride' Grimdark Magazine
'Breathtakingly triumphant . . . it has become one of my favourite books of all time' Novel Notions
'Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for a hell of a ride' Fantasy Book Critic
'Complex and immersive . . . doesn't let go until the final electrifying pages' Fantasy Book Review
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Madson's riveting third Reborn Empire fantasy (after We Lie with Death) finds new empress Miko Ts'ai struggling to gain the respect of her generals and unite the Kisian Empire under her leadership. She organizes her army to take Kiyoshio castle, a mission that sends Kisia into a battle for which it is unprepared, forcing Miko into the controversial move of allying with the Levanti tribe. Meanwhile, the Levanti are just as divided as the Kisians. The cunning Leo Villius has transformed ruler Gideon e'Torin into his puppet and names Dishiva e'Jaroven the Defender of the One True God, hoping to seed distrust and isolate her from her followers. But Dishiva seizes this position to get to Gideon and bring the Levanti out from under Leo's control. Horse whisperer Ezma e'Topi also vies for control of the tribe as exile Rah e'Torin works to understand Ezma's true intentions. And while larger battles rage, Leo hunts and captures Chiltean assassin Cassandra Marius and former Kisian empress Hana. Hana is dying and her options are dwindling, so she and Cassandra scramble for a plan to stop Leo once and for all. Madson continues to drive the complex story forward with a focus on her nuanced, interconnected characters. This is sure to delight series fans.
