A Plague of Swords

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A Plague of Swords by Miles Cameron is set in a richly detailed fantasy world where kingdoms are under siege by dark forces. As deadly creatures threaten the land, a group of knights, mages, and warriors struggle to defend their realm while unravelling political intrigue. The story combines intense battles with the strategic manoeuvring of its diverse characters, all facing perilous choices that could alter the course of their lives and the kingdom's fate.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by epic battles, intricate political intrigue, and a richly detailed fantasy world. The story continues to blend elements of military strategy and magical adventure, offering a gripping narrative and complex characters for those who appreciate a mix of action and deep world-building in their reading.

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A Plague of Swords

Forget George and the Dragon. Forget Sir Lancelot and tales of Knightly exploits. This is dirty, bloody work. This is violent, visceral action. This is a mercenary knight as you've never seen one before.

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ONE ENEMY HAS FALLEN. A GREATER ONE REMAINS. NOW IT'S WAR . . .

The Red Knight withstood the full might of his enemy, and won the day. In a victory which will be remembered through the ages, he brought disparate factions together and turned them into allies against a more powerful foe than they had ever seen.

Now, he will need his allies more than ever.

Because behind one adversary hid anotherβ€”one with allies of their ownβ€”whose goal was never to destroy Alba, but to distract the Kingdom while achieving his true aim. And whatever it is, it's probably not in the Red Knight's interest.

With one army defeated, now the Red Knight must fight again . . . and for every one of his allies there is a corresponding enemy. Spread out in different lands, and on sea, it will all come down to one last gamble. And to whether or not the Red Knight has guessed their foe's true intentions.

With each throw of the dice, everything could be lost . . .

A Plague of Swords by Miles Cameron is a gripping tale of strategy, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of power, where every decision could lead to ultimate triumph or devastating loss.

Series: The Traitor Son Cycle

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Reviews of A Plague of Swords highlight the author's skill in vividly depicting the chaos and intensity of battle scenes, transporting readers to the heart of the action. Cameron's writing captures both the brutality and moral complexity of the story, creating a modern myth infused with traditional knightly themes and contemporary elements.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473208872

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 334g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Miles Cameron is a fantasy novelist who currently lives in Toronto, Canada. He is a military veteran and has a degree in Medieval History.

His debut novel (The Red Knight), first in The Traitor Son novels, was one of the most acclaimed fantasy debuts of 2012 and nominated for the David Gemmell Morningstar award. It is followed by The Fell Sword, published in 2014.

He also writes highly acclaimed historical fiction under the name Christian Cameron.

You can learn more at www.christiancameronauthor.com, or by following @Phokion1 on twitter.

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