King of Thorns
The brutal journey of a young anti-hero unfolds
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:25th Apr '13
Should be back in stock very soon
In King of Thorns, Prince Jorg Ancrath navigates a brutal struggle for power, determined to avenge his family's slaughter and reshape the empire's fate.
In King of Thorns, the second installment of the Broken Empire series, readers are drawn deeper into the dark and complex world of Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of power and ambition, he is determined to achieve his grand aspirations, even if it means stepping over the bodies of those who have fallen in his path. Jorg's journey from pawn to player reveals the brutal realities of his quest for vengeance against those who have wronged him, particularly the slaughter of his mother and brother. The stakes are high, and the cost of victory may lead to an ocean of bloodshed.
The land is engulfed in chaos as lords and petty kings battle for control of the Broken Empire. Jorg, now more aware of the hidden forces driving the conflict, recognizes that to succeed, he must first assemble his own allies and master the rules of this deadly game. With a massive army marching towards his gates, led by a champion adored by the people, the pressure mounts. While every good king would seek to unite the empire, Jorg is not bound by such ideals; he has his own methods and plans.
As the conflict escalates, Jorg faces overwhelming odds. He knows that a fair fight is not an option, and his cunning nature drives him to exploit the weaknesses of his enemies. King of Thorns is an unforgettable epic fantasy that challenges the notions of honor and morality in the pursuit of power.
‘An excellent writer.’ George R.R. Martin
‘Dark and relentless, Prince of Thorns will pull you under and drown you in story. A two-in-the-morning page turner. Absolutely stunning… jaw-dropping’
ROBIN HOBB
‘Excellent – on a par with George R.R. Martin’
CONN IGGULDEN
‘[A] morbidly gripping, gritty fantasy tale.’
Publishers Weekly
‘Lawrence’s poetic prose is amazing, far and away the best of the modern fantasy authors’
PETER V. BRETT
ISBN: 9780007439027
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 38mm
Weight: 420g
608 pages