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The Emperor's Blades - Brian Staveley
The Emperor's Blades
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The Emperor has been murdered, leaving the Annurian Empire in turmoil. Now his progeny must bury their grief and prepare to unmask a conspiracy. His son Valyn, training for the empire's deadliest fighting force, hears the news an ocean away. He expected a challenge, but after several 'accidents'... show more
The Emperor has been murdered, leaving the Annurian Empire in turmoil. Now his progeny must bury their grief and prepare to unmask a conspiracy.

His son Valyn, training for the empire's deadliest fighting force, hears the news an ocean away. He expected a challenge, but after several 'accidents' and a dying soldier's warning, he realizes his life is also in danger. Yet before Valyn can take action, he must survive the mercenaries' brutal final initiation.

Meanwhile, the Emperor's daughter, Minister Adare, hunts her father's murderer in the capital itself. Court politics can be fatal, but she needs justice. And Kaden, heir to the empire, studies in a remote monastery. Here, the Blank God's disciples teach their harsh ways - which Kaden must master to unlock their ancient powers. When an imperial delegation arrives, he's learnt enough to perceive evil intent. But will this keep him alive, as long-hidden powers make their move?  

źródło opisu: Publisher: Tor
źródło okładki: Publisher: Tor
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Format: papier
ISBN: 9780230770416
Publisher: Tor
Pages no: 400
Edition language: English
Series: Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne (#1)
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Deviant Worlds
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Dreamer
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5.0 The Emperor's Blades
An excellent epic fantasy centred around the three children of the Annurian emperor following his assassination. Engaging characters and a nicely rounded plot, continues in book two."I don't suppose there's any way you can dim those eyes of yours. It's nice that a goddess fucked your great-great-gra...
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4.0 Great Beginning to the Next Big Thing in Epic Fantasy
After reading fantasy for most of my life, I’ve seen more than a few “Next Big Thing” come along. Some of those hyped novels and series have lived up to the tile, but more than a few have crumbled under the expectations. At least, in my eyes they did. And so when I kept seeing people rave about Bria...
Libromancer's Apprentice
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4.0 Slow to start, but strong build
Definitely a strong foundation for the continuing story, but all of that made it a bit slow to start. We're following the lives of the Emperor's three children, one at the heart of his empire, one training on remote islands to become an elite warrior, and his heir sequestered away living as a monk ...
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4.0 The Emperor's Blades
The Emperor has been murdered, leaving the Annurian Empire in turmoil. Now his progeny must bury their grief and prepare to unmask a conspiracy. His son Valyn, training for the empire’s deadliest fighting force, hears the news an ocean away. He expected a challenge, but after several ‘accidents’ and...
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