The Black Guard
A burning city faces war, betrayal, and the awakening of ancient powers.
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:13th Feb '14
Should be back in stock very soon
In a city engulfed in flames, Lord Bromvy and Lady Bronwyn confront exile or death as the Army of the Red advances. Meanwhile, the children of a dead god awaken, heralding chaos. The Black Guard unfolds a tale of danger and intrigue.
In The Black Guard, the city of Ro Canarn is engulfed in flames as the armies of the Red advance toward the northern lords. Amidst the chaos, Lord Bromvy and Lady Bronwyn, the last heirs of the house of Canarn, grapple with the grim reality of either fleeing into exile or facing certain death. Their struggle unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue and impending doom as the fate of their city hangs in the balance.
As tensions rise in the court of Ro Tiris, fear grips the hearts of the nobles. The Army of the Red's approach instills dread, and whispers of the King's new advisors send chills through the court. Known only as the Seven Sisters, these enigmatic figures are rumored to be witches linked to the fire god, each possessing a beauty that masks their lethal nature. Those who dare to challenge the authority of the Sisters find themselves facing strange and often fatal accidents, creating an atmosphere of paranoia and silence.
Compounding the turmoil, ancient forces are stirring as the children of a long-dead god awaken from their slumber. Their return signals a reckoning, and the world as it is known teeters on the edge of transformation. With the promise that all that was once dead will rise, and the living will face their own demise, the stakes have never been higher. In this gripping tale of loyalty, power, and the supernatural, the characters must navigate a landscape fraught with danger and uncertainty, where every choice could lead to salvation or ruin.
Martin meets Lovecraft... Fun and refreshingly direct' * SciFiNow *
Interesting and enticing, deftly sidesteps fantasy cliche and thrusts you towards the next instalment * SFX *
The Black Guard has been described as "Martin meets Lovecraft", and doesn't disappoint on either count. With bleak personal stories of loss and hardship, wars between rival nations and a plot to resurrect a dead god, the novel is packed with action and intrigue, 7/10' * Fantasy Faction *
ISBN: 9781781855645
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
616 pages