The Serpent Called Mercy
$29.63
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
27 January 2026
Summary
Lythlet and her only friend Desil are shackled to a life of debt and poverty that she fears they will never escape. Desperate for money, they sign up as conquessors: arena combatants who fight sun-cursed beasts in the seedy underworld of the city.
Match-master Dothilos is initially enamored of Desil’s brawling reputation, but after seeing Lythlet lead the pair to triumph with her quick cunning, he takes her under his wing, scorching Desil. Ambition takes root in Lythlet’s heart as a l…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781764266307 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1764266307 |
| Author: | Roanne Lau |
| Publisher: | New Dawn Publishing Pty Ltd |
| Imprint: | New Dawn Publishing Pty Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 486g |
| Dimensions: | 47mm x 235mm x 155mm |
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About The Author
Roanne Lau
Roanne Lau is a speculative fiction author whose works are informed by her Chinese heritage and her experiences living in Malaysia, Australia, Taiwan, and Japan. She was selected for the Pitch Wars mentorship program in 2021. Her debut novel The Serpent Called Mercy sold at auction in North America, the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth—but the accomplishment she remains proudest of is being a finalist in a Lord of the Rings trivia competition when she was nine. Find her on Twitter or Instagram (@roannelau).
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