The Obsidian Tower
Rooks and Ruin, Book One
$25.17
- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
9 June 2020
Summary
From the Gemmell Award-shortlisted author of THE TETHERED MAGE, THE OBSIDIAN TOWER launches a bold new epic fantasy trilogy in which one woman’s powers and choices may save - or destroy - a continent.
As the granddaughter of a Witch Lord of Vaskandar, Ryx was destined for power and prestige. But a childhood illness left her with broken magic that drains the life from anything she touches, and Vaskandar has no place for a mage with unusable powers. So Ryx has resigned…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780356513195 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 035651319X |
| Author: | Melissa Caruso |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Orbit |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Release Date: | 9 June 2020 |
| Weight: | 345g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 38mm |
| Series: | Rooks and Ruin |
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Critics Review
Caruso’s worldbuilding is brilliant and complex
A gorgeous narrative that intertwines war, love, political intrigue, betrayal … I’ll be following this author’s career closely as I think she is sublimely talented … A phenomenally well-written, engrossing political fantasy seriesThe eagerly awaited conclusion to Caruso’s Swords and Fire Trilogy is as spellbinding as the first two booksA dashing, compelling and exciting story, blending magic, assassination, conspiracy and diplomacy … I’ll make no bones about it, I loved this bookBlock out time to binge this can’t-stop story filled with danger and unexpected disaster. From the fresh take on time-honoured tropes to a crunchy, intrigue filled story, The Obsidian Tower is a must-read for lovers of high fantasy - C. L. Polk, author of World Fantasy Award-winner WITCHMARKAbout The Author
Melissa Caruso
Melissa Caruso was born on the summer solstice and went to school in an old mansion with a secret door, but despite this auspicious beginning has yet to develop any known superpowers. She has spent her whole life creating imaginary worlds, and in addition to writing is also an avid larper and tabletop gamer.
Melissa graduated with honours in creative writing from Brown University and has an MFA in fiction from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her first novel, The Tethered Mage, was shortlisted for a Gemmell Morningstar award for best fantasy debut.
Melissa lives in Massachusetts with her video game designer husband, two magical daughters and assorted pets.
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