The Obsidian Tower by Melissa Caruso

The Obsidian Tower by Melissa Caruso

From the Gemmell Award-shortlisted author of The Tethered Mage, The Obsidian Tower launches a bold new epic fantasy trilogy in which one woman's powers and choices may save - or destroy - a continent

This is a truly ex­cellent fantasy, and an epic beginning for a new trilogyI can't wait to see what [Caruso] does next -- LOCUS
With this novel, Melissa Caruso solidifies herself as one of my favourite authors. The Obsidian Tower is a masterpiece of character driven fantasy . . . I was enthralled from the first page -- FANTASY BOOK REVIEW
Caruso is a terrific writer who weaves fascinating and intricate fantasy tales -- GRIMDARK MAGAZINE
Caruso's world-building is brilliant and complex
A gorgeous narrative that intertwines war, love, political intrigue, betrayal . . . I'll be following this author's career closely as I think she is sublimely talented . . . A phenomenally well-written, engrossing political fantasy series
The eagerly awaited conclusion to Caruso's Swords and Fire Trilogy is as spellbinding as the first two books
A dashing, compelling and exciting story, blending magic, assassination, conspiracy and diplomacy . . . I'll make no bones about it: I loved this book
Block out time to binge this can't-stop story filled with danger and unexpected disaster. From the fresh take on time-honored tropes to a crunchy, intrigue filled story, The Obsidian Tower is a must-read for lovers of high fantasy * C. L. Polk, author of World Fantasy Award-winner WITCHMARK *
"A classic, breath-taking adventure brim-full of dangerous magic and clever politics. This is a book that will thrill and delight any fantasy fan -- Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand

Melissa Caruso was born on the summer solstice and went to school in an old mansion with a secret door, but despite this auspicious beginning has yet to develop any known superpowers. She has spent her whole life creating imaginary worlds, and in addition to writing is also an avid larper and tabletop gamer.

Melissa graduated with honours in creative writing from Brown University and has an MFA in fiction from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her first novel, The Tethered Mage, was shortlisted for a Gemmell Morningstar award for best fantasy debut.

Melissa lives in Massachusetts with her video game designer husband, two magical daughters and assorted pets. You can find her on Twitter, where she posts about writing, tea and sword-fighting in ballgowns.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780356513195
ISBN 10	035651319X
Title	The Obsidian Tower
Author	Melissa Caruso
Series	Rooks And Ruin
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Little, Brown Book Group
Year published	2020-06-04
Number of pages	512
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.