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The Lost War
Series: The Eidyn Saga
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A fast-paced epic fantasy, filled with swashbuckling action and expansive worldbuilding, The Lost War is perfect for fans of Nicholas Eames' Kings of the Wyld and RJ Barker.
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‘STRIKINGLY INTENSE... IMMERSIVE AND THOROUGHLY COMPELLING’ SFX
The war is over but peace can be hell.
Demons continue to burn farmlands, violent mercenaries roam the wilds, and a plague is spreading. The country of Eidyn is on its knees.
In a society that fears and shuns him, Aranok is the first mage to be named king's envoy. His latest task is to restore an exiled foreign queen to her throne.
The band of allies he assembles each have their own unique skills. However, they are strangers to one another, and at every step across the ravaged land, a new threat emerges, lies are revealed, and distrust could destroy everything they are working for. Somehow, Aranok must bring his companions together and uncover the conspiracy that threatens the kingdom—before war returns to the realms again.
A fast-paced epic fantasy, filled with swashbuckling action and expansive worldbuilding, The Lost War is perfect for fans of Nicholas Eames' Kings of the Wyld and RJ Barker.
Praise for The Lost War:
'An exciting, action-packed fantasy' Mark Lawrence
'Justin's book reads like you've been dropped in the middle of a classic fantasy adventure, full of familiar elements twisted to be terrifying... Exquisite' Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Sword Defiant
'Excellent - full of great characters, tense action scenes and truly surprising twists. A highly recommended read' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost
'Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavour is sure to please fans of David Gemmell' Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author
'A fantastic read... It's an exceptional book, and I can't recommend it enough' Steve McHugh, author of The Last Raven
'Compelling and entertaining... inventive and fun.' SciFiNow
'Genuinely surprised and delighted me' Anna Stephens, author of Godblind
'Highly entertaining fantasy...extremely readable' Tom Lloyd, author of Twilight Reign
'A blistering tale packed with action and adventure' Evening News
'Outstanding... The Lost War is easily one of the biggest surprises of the year' Novel Notions
'This book has a perfect blend of everything' Spells and Spaceships
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'A page-turning adventure propelled by an inventive plot. . . Readers will once again be left clamouring for a sequel' Publishers Weekly The second novel in Justin Lee Anderson's sensational epic fantasy series where the war for a kingdom exits the shadows now that a terrifying secret has been revealed. The fog of war is lifted and the conspiracy at...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Lost War
‘STRIKINGLY INTENSE... IMMERSIVE AND THOROUGHLY COMPELLING’ SFX The war is over but peace can be hell. Demons continue to burn farmlands, violent mercenaries roam the wilds, and a plague is spreading. The country of Eidyn is on its knees. In a society that fears and shuns him, Aranok is the first mage to be named king's envoy. His latest task...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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STRIKINGLY INTENSE... IMMERSIVE AND THOROUGHLY COMPELLING SFX The revolution continues in the thrilling third novel of Justin Lee Anderson's epic Eidyn Saga, perfect for fans of Anthony Ryan and David Gemmell. The eternal light keeping demons at bay has been extinguished and Eidyn's last bastion is under brutal siege. Aranok and his allies draw the final battle lines as the...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
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The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson is praised for its compelling and inventive narrative, possessing an intense and immersive quality. Reviewers highlight its surprising twists, engaging characters, and rich action sequences. It's described as an exciting fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavour that has caught readers off guard with its excellence and creativity.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780356519531
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orbit
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 38.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 349g
Pages: 512
About the Author
Justin was a professional writer and editor for 15 years before his debut novel Carpet Diem was published and won the 2018 Audie award for humour. His second novel, The Lost War, won the 2020 SPFBO award. Born in Scotland, he spent his childhood in the US thanks to his dad's football (soccer) career, and also lived in the south of France for three years. He now lives with his family just outside his hometown of Edinburgh.
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