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City of Ruin

By Charissa Weaks
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City of Ruin by Charissa Weaks is set in a world brimming with magic and dark secrets, where the protagonist finds herself navigating a decaying metropolis filled with dangers and political intrigue. As she unravels the city's mysteries, she discovers her own pivotal role in its fate. The narrative blends fantasy elements with a gripping tale of self-discovery and survival.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to intricate tales of fantasy, weaving together elements of magic, dangerous quests, and richly developed settings. If complex characters and the allure of rebuilding worlds from ruins captivate you, this story offers a compelling exploration of survival and discovery. Fans of Sci-Fi & Fantasy who seek depth and adventure will likely find this an exciting read.

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Forced into someone else's war-and into the arms of the Witch Collector, Alexus Thibault-Raina discovered that everything she believed was wrong, and that she was capable of far more than anyone imagined.

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The night the Prince of the East razed her village, Raina Bloodgood's life changed forever.

Forced into someone else's war—and into the arms of the Witch Collector, Alexus Thibault—Raina discovered that everything she believed was wrong, and that she was capable of far more than anyone imagined.

Now, the Prince of the East has taken the Frost King as a pawn in his war against the Summerlands, causing Alexus's life to hang in the balance. To thwart the prince's endgame and prevent the Tiressian empire from returning to an age of gods, Raina, Alexus, and a band of Northlanders race against the sands of time to reach a mystical desert land where merciless assassins lurk around every corner.

In the midst of tragedy, Raina and Alexus fight to stay together and alive, all while a nefarious presence follows them straight to the jewelled gates of the Summerland queen's citadel—City of Ruin. With much to fear, it's the terror of a past she shouldn't remember that Raina cannot cast from her dreams.

A past that's determined to find her. One way or another.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781648981432

Publisher: City Owl Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: City Owl Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 504

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About the Author

Charissa Weaks is an award-winning author of romantic and historical fantasy. She crafts stories with time travel, magick, myth, history, and the occasional apocalyptic quest. Her debut novel The Witch Collector-the first of five books planned in the Witch Walker series-earned a Best of BookTok flag and is published in several languages. Charissa resides in Tennessee with her family and two wrinkly English Bulldogs. When she's not writing, you can find her lost in a good book or digging through four-hundred-year-old texts for research.

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