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The Wolf (The UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY Series, Book 1)

A sweeping epic fantasy
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The Wolf by Leo Carew is a gripping fantasy set in a richly imagined world where humans and ancient raceβ€”known as the Anakimβ€”vie for dominance. The story follows young Roper, heir to the Black Kingdom, who must defend his people against an aggressive enemy after the sudden death of his father. As he navigates a realm of political intrigue and battle, Roper faces treachery, forging alliances to secure his throne and protect his people.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by epic tales filled with battles and political intrigue, reminiscent of the grand scale and immersive world-building found in fantasy series like Game of Thrones. This novel offers a rich tapestry of cultures and characters, set in a world where humanity faces a formidable new enemy. Ideal for readers who relish gripping plot twists and vivid storytelling.

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The Wolf (The UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY Series, Book 1)

Leo Carew's debut novel THE WOLF, the first book in the UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY Series, is a masterpiece in epic historical fantasy - a new voice to rival David Gemmell or George RR Martin.

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A MASTERPIECE IN EPIC HISTORICAL FANTASY - A NEW VOICE TO RIVAL DAVID GEMMELL OR GEORGE RR MARTIN

A great war has come to the land under the Northern Sky.

Beyond the Black River, among the forests and mountains of the north, lives an ancient race of people. Their lives are measured in centuries, not decades; they revel in wilderness and resilience, and they scorn wealth and comfort.

By contrast, those in the south live in the moment, their lives more fleeting. They crave wealth and power, their ambition is limitless, and their cunning unmatched.

When the armies of the south flood across the Black River, the fragile peace between the two races is shattered. On a lightning-struck battlefield, the two sides will fight - for their people, for their land, for their very survival.

Two sides. One victor.

The Wolf is a thrilling, savagely visceral, politically nuanced and unexpectedly wry exploration of power and identity - and how far one will go to defend them.

WHAT REVIEWERS ARE ALREADY SAYING ABOUT CAREW'S BREATHTAKING FANTASY EPIC:

'The next George RR Martin' - Mail on Sunday

'Imagine GAME OF THRONES rewritten by John le Carre . . . A marvellously accomplished debut' - Guardian

'Full of dark conspiracies, larger-than-life characters, and tense battles' - Paul Hoffman, author of THE LEFT HAND OF GOD

Series: Under the Northern Sky

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The Wolf by Leo Carew has been reviewed as a confident and striking debut, drawing comparisons to works by George RR Martin and Joe Abercrombie. It is praised for its memorable characters, gripping and ambitious narrative, and its blend of political manoeuvering with gritty battle scenes. The story is described as a ferocious epic fantasy that skilfully combines elements of dark conspiracies and heroism, set in a richly imaginative world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472247025

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wildfire

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Leo Carew is a graduate of biological anthropology and medicine, currently writing alongside work as an army doctor. Apart from storytelling, his real passion is exploration, which led him to spend a year living in a tent in the High Arctic. It was here that he started writing The Wolf, the first book in the Under the Northern Sky trilogy. The Spider and The Wolf make up the rest of the captivating trilogy.

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