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The Silverblood Promise
a thrilling epic fantasy debut perfect for fans of Scott Lynch and James Islington (Book 1 of the Last Legacy)
By James Logan
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'A fast-paced carnival of setbacks and skullduggery that reminds me of... me! Charming from the first twist to the last ' Scott Lynch, athor of THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA The first in an extraordinary new fantasy epic, perfect for fans of Nicholas Eames and James Islington! Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and - thanks to a duel that ended badly - the disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His life consists of cheap wine, rigged card games and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away. When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father's death. His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be bought if one has the coin. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds danger and secrets in every shadow. For in Saphrona, everything has a price - and the price of truth is the deadliest of all. Readers love The Silverblood Promise 'Relentlessly entertaining, defiantly idealistic' Sebastien de Castell, author of TRAITOR'S BLADE 'A riveting fantasy mystery with wit, charm, engaging characters, quick banter and rich worldbuilding' Justin Lee Anderson, author of THE LOST WAR 'An undeniable masterwork -- and a blueprint for how adventure fantasy should be written' Kirkus (starred review)
'A fast-paced carnival of setbacks and skullduggery that reminds me of... me! Charming from the first twist to the last ' Scott Lynch, athor of THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA
The first in an extraordinary new fantasy epic, perfect for fans of Nicholas Eames and James Islington!
Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and - thanks to a duel that ended badly - the disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His life consists of cheap wine, rigged card games and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away.
When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father's death.
His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be bought if one has the coin. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds danger and secrets in every shadow.
For in Saphrona, everything has a price - and the price of truth is the deadliest of all.
Readers love The Silverblood Promise
'Relentlessly entertaining, defiantly idealistic' Sebastien de Castell, author of TRAITOR'S BLADE
'A riveting fantasy mystery with wit, charm, engaging characters, quick banter and rich worldbuilding' Justin Lee Anderson, author of THE LOST WAR
'An undeniable masterwork -- and a blueprint for how adventure fantasy should be written' Kirkus (starred review)