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The Sword Falls

By A.J. Smith
Series: Form and Void
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In The Sword Falls by A.J. Smith, chaos reignites in a fractured world where ancient powers awaken and clash. As kingdoms vie for dominance, unlikely heroes emerge amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and dark magic. The story weaves together a tapestry of quests and battles, all set against the ominous rise of a formidable force threatening to engulf all in shadow.
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This gripping fantasy novel immerses readers in a world of political intrigue and epic battles. You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to complex characters, intricate storylines, and a blend of magic and warfare. Fans of richly developed fantasy realms will find the immersive world-building particularly captivating.

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The Sword Falls

Prince Oliver Dawn Claw, heir to the Kingdom of the Four Claws, is thrust into a world he doesn't understand as he waits for his father to die. Meanwhile, Adeline Brand refuses to wait, and enters a fight she doesn't know if she can win.

The second volume in a new trilogy from one of British fantasy's most innovative voices, The Sword Falls is an epic feat of world-building.

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'Best described as George R.R. Martin meets H.P. Lovecraft, The Glass Breaks is a fine example of British fantasy writing at its most entertaining' Guardian

A man of the Dawn Claw will be the always king. It will ever be so. They will always rule... but they will not always lead. Prince Oliver Dawn Claw, heir to the Kingdom of the Four Claws, is thrust into a world he doesn't understand as he waits for his father to die. Away from home, with few allies – and too many enemies – he faces a new and otherworldly threat from beneath the sea. Alliances break and masks fall, as the Dark Brethren reveal their true master.

Meanwhile, Adeline Brand – called the Alpha Wolf – refuses to wait, and becomes the edge of the sword that swings back at the Dreaming God. Assembling allies and crushing resistance, she enters a fight she doesn't know if she can win, as the sea begins to rise.

Praise for A.J. Smith:

'An epic feat of world-building from one of British fantasy's most innovative voices' Bookseller

'British fantasy writing at its most entertaining' Guardian

'Interesting and enticing, deftly sidesteps fantasy cliché and thrusts you towards the next instalment' SFX

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The Sword Falls by A.J. Smith is praised as a gripping addition to the Sword & Sorcery fantasy genre, offering a thrilling narrative filled with memorable characters and surprising plot twists. Comparisons to Game of Thrones suggest it has enough intrigue and action to captivate fans of dark and epic fantasy. Reviewers highlight its exciting battles, strategic military themes, and a layer of Lovecraftian elements, appealing to fans of grimdark fantasy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786696946

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 356g

Pages: 512

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A.J. Smith Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Form and Void

About the Author

A.J. Smith is the author of The Black Guard, The Dark Blood, The Red Prince and The World Raven. When not writing fiction, he works in secondary education as a youth worker.

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