Priest of Bones
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Priest of Bones
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Priest of Bones
Fans of Mark Lawrence and Joe Abercrombie will love Tomas Piety, a priest and soldier prepared to play dirty to protect those he loves: a priest of bones.
'Charismatic and very more-ish' - Mark Lawrence, bestselling author of RED SISTER
'Sixty-five thousand battle-shocked, trained killers came home to no jobs, no food and the plague. What did Her Majesty think was going to happen?'
Tomas Piety takes his duties seriously: as a soldier, as a priest of Our Lady of Eternal Sorrows and as a leader of men. He has come home from the war to reclaim his family business, to provide for his men and to ensure the horrors of Abingon can never happen in Ellinburg.
But things have changed: his crime empire has been stolen, and the people of Ellinburg - his people - have run out of food, hope, and places to hide. With his best friend Bloody Anne, his war-damaged brother Jochan, and his new gang, the Pious Men, Tomas sets out to reclaim what was his.
As Tomas is dragged into a web of political intrigue by the sinister Queen's Men and forced to work against the foreign infiltrators lurking in the backstreet taverns, brothels, and gambling dens of the Stink, one thing becomes clear.
The war has just begun.
'Fans of Daniel Polansky, Mark Lawrence or, dare I say, BLACKWING will most appreciate this book' - Ed McDonald, author of BLACKWING
(P)2018 Quercus Editions Limited
Series: War for the Rose Throne
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Priest of Bones is enthusiastically described as a charismatic blend of organised crime and fantasy, reminiscent of The Godfather with elements of "gangsters in fantasyville". Reviewers highlight the book's engaging prose, high-tempo action, and its entertaining, dark world. Comparisons to Peaky Blinders with a fantasy twist, and praise for its fresh narrative structure make it a compelling start to the War for the Rose Throne series.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781787473492
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 May 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arcadia Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 247g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Peter McLean was born near London in 1972, the son of a bank manager and an English teacher. He went to school in the shadow of Norwich Cathedral where he spent most of his time making up stories. He has since grown up a bit, if not a lot, and spent 30 years working in corporate IT. He is married to Diane and is still making up stories.
You will find Peter Mclean on Facebook (@PeterMcLeanAuthor) and at his website, https://talonwraith.com.Also by Peter McLean
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