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The Empire's Ruin

By Brian Staveley
Series: Ashes of the Unhewn Throne
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The Empire's Ruin by Brian Staveley is an epic fantasy set in a world on the brink of chaos. The narrative follows a trio of protagonists, each undertaking dangerous missions that could save or doom their realm. As ancient threats and political intrigues unravel, they confront internal struggles while navigating a world filled with dark magic and fierce battles.
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You might enjoy this book if you love richly detailed worlds full of political intrigue and epic battles. With its blend of complex characters and intense action, it immerses you in a fantasy universe on the brink of collapse, providing a thrilling experience for fans of grand and immersive storytelling.

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The Empire's Ruin is the first book in the epic Ashes of the Unhewn trilogy by Brian Staveley. As the Annurian Empire disintegrates, a lone soldier sets out to save it.

One soldier. One empire. One last hope . . .

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Brian Staveley's storytelling gets more epic with every book, and The Empire's Ruin takes it to a whole new level - Pierce Brown, author of Red Rising

The Empire's Ruin is the first book in the epic fantasy Ashes of the Unhewn Throne trilogy by Brian Staveley. If you liked Game of Thrones, you'll love this.

One soldier will bear the hopes of an empire.

The Kettral were the glory and despair of the Annurian Empire - elite soldiers who rode war hawks into battle. Now the Kettral's numbers have dwindled and the great empire is dying. Its grip is further weakened by the failure of the kenta gates, which granted instantaneous access to its vast lands.

To restore the Kettral, one of its soldiers is given a mission. Gwenna Sharpe must voyage beyond the edge of the known world, to the mythical nesting grounds of the giant war hawks. The journey will take her through a land that warps and poisons all living things. Yet if she succeeds, she could return a champion, rebuild the Kettral to their former numbers - and help save the empire. The gates are also essential to the empire's survival, and a monk turned con-artist may hold the key to unlocking them.

What they discover will change them and the Annurian Empire forever - if they survive. For deep within the southern reaches of the land, a malevolent force is stirring...

Epic in every sense of the word - Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld

An aching, bruised, white-knuckled symphony - Max Gladstone, author of This Is How You Lose the Time War

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  • The Empire's Ruin
    Brian Staveley's storytelling gets more epic with every book, and The Empire's Ruin takes it to a whole new level - Pierce Brown, author of Red Rising The Empire's Ruin is the first book in the epic fantasy Ashes of the Unhewn Throne trilogy by Brian Staveley. If you liked Game of Thrones, you'll love this. One soldier will bear...
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Reviewers praise The Empire's Ruin as a powerful instalment in the fantasy genre, lauding Brian Staveley for his epic storytelling. The novel is noted for its gripping and intricate plot, strong character development, and a fresh take on high fantasy elements. It appeals to both newcomers and long-time fans of the world of the Unhewn Throne, offering a captivating and intense read.

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ISBN: 9781509823024

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 688g

Pages: 976

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About the Author

Brian Staveley is the author of the award-winning fantasy trilogy, The Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, which has been translated into a dozen languages worldwide, The Ashes of the Unhewn Throne trilogy, and Skullsworn, a stand-alone novel set in the same world. After teaching literature, philosophy, history, and religion for more than a decade, Brian began writing fiction. He now lives on a steep dirt road in the mountains of southern Vermont, where he divides his time between fathering, writing, mountain biking, splitting wood, skiing, and adventuring, not necessarily in that order.

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