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The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn

Kingdom of Grit, Book One
By Tyler Whitesides
Series: Kingdom of Grit
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The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn is a thrilling fantasy adventure where Ardor Benn, a brilliant con artist, seeks to execute the most audacious heist of his career. Set in a world where alchemy forms the backbone of society's magic, Ardor and his partner, Raek, enlist a diverse crew to steal a vital artefact that could prevent an impending catastrophe. Packed with clever schemes, engaging characters, and unexpected twists, the story is a blend of humour, intrigue, and action.
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You might enjoy this book if you love epic fantasy adventures with a clever con man at the heart of the story. It offers a rich and imaginative world full of thrilling heists, meticulous plans, and unexpected magic. Fans of intricate plots and endearing characters will find themselves captivated by the twists and turns in this tale.

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The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn is the explosive first adult fantasy novel from Tyler Whitesides - an epic tale of daring deeds, deceit and dragons

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DISCOVER THE START OF AN EPIC FANTASY TRILOGY THAT BEGINS WITH A HEIST AND QUICKLY EXPLODES INTO A FULL-TILT, LAST-DITCH PLAN TO SAVE HUMANITY

The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn introduces Ardor Benn, an extraordinary thief and master of wildly complex heists. Known as a Ruse Artist Extraordinaire, Ardor embarks on his most daring ruse yet. Realising he'll need more than his quick wit and sleight of hand, he assembles a dream team of forgers, disguisers, schemers, and thieves to steal from the most powerful king the realm has ever seen.

As the mission unfolds, Ardor discovers there's more at stake than just fame and glory; Ardor and his team might be the last hope for human civilisation.

'Mission Impossible, but with magic, dragons, and a series of heists that go from stealing a crown to saving the world. A fun, terrific read I heartily recommend' David Dalglish

'This is one of the best times I've ever had whilst reading a book . . . Ardor Benn makes Locke Lamora look like a rank amateur' Fantasy Hive

'If you enjoy The Lies of Locke Lamora ... then I can confidently predict that The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn is the book for you' The Eloquent Page

'The plot and world of this book are one of a kind . . . a very impressive debut' The Quill to Live

'From start to finish this is an amazing read' The Book Plank

'This one is for all you fans of Scott Lynch and Marshall Ryan Maresca eager to meet your next favourite fantasy ne'er-do-well' B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog

Series: Kingdom of Grit

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  • The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn
    DISCOVER THE START OF AN EPIC FANTASY TRILOGY THAT BEGINS WITH A HEIST AND QUICKLY EXPLODES INTO A FULL-TILT, LAST-DITCH PLAN TO SAVE HUMANITY The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn introduces Ardor Benn, an extraordinary thief and master of wildly complex heists. Known as a Ruse Artist Extraordinaire, Ardor embarks on his most daring ruse yet. Realising he'll need more...
    By Tyler Whitesides
    Paperback
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  • The Last Lies of Ardor Benn
    The final book in an action-packed epic fantasy series set in a world with dragon-fuelled magic where master con artist Ardor Benn takes a job to steal a living dragon. The Last Lies of Ardor Benn sees Ardor Benn taking his lies to a new level, infiltrating high society so he can steal a priceless resource. But now that he's...
    By Tyler Whitesides
    Paperback
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Enthusiastic reviews praise The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn for its blend of magic, dragons, and thrilling heists, drawing comparisons to The Lies of Locke Lamora. The book is celebrated as a fun and impressive debut with a unique plot and world-building, earning strong recommendations from readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356515366

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 54.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 509g

Pages: 768

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About the Author

Tyler Whitesides is the author of the bestselling children's series, Janitors, and The Wishmakers. The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn is his adult debut. When he's not writing, Tyler enjoys playing percussion, hiking, fly fishing, cooking and theatre. He lives in the mountains of northern Utah with his wife and son.

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