The central characters, Rune and Brand, combine the loyalty of Frodo and Samwise with the sacrilege of a pairing like Tyrion and Bronn. We’re invited into an alternative, historical world of staggering breadth and realization. Edwards takes all the familiar pawns of urban fantasy and makes royalty of them in his debut. Intriguing characters, a fast-paced mystery, and an original magical hierarchy will immediately hook readers, who will eagerly await the next volume in this urban fantasy series.” “Edwards’s gorgeous debut presents an alternate modern world that is at once unusual and familiar, with a grand interplay of powers formed by family and the supernatural. Hartley, New York Times–bestselling author of the Steeplejack series and the Cathedrals of Glass series “Jaw-dropping worldbuilding, fluent prose, and an equal blend of noir and snark make for that most delicious of fantasy adventures, an out-of-this-world tale that feels pressingly real. Django Wexler, author of The Thousand Names "A fast, fun urban fantasy in a wonderfully original world, full of slam-bang magic and interesting characters.” Intriguing worldbuilding and appealing characters set the stage and pique the reader’s interest for sequels.” “Edwards’s debut combines swashbuckling action, political intrigue, and romance into a fast-paced and enjoyable adventure….
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