The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley
Book one in an epic fantasy of intrigue and empire, for fans of George R. R. Martin and Nicholas Eames. When the emperor is murdered, his heir must claim the throne and restore order. But first he'll have to navigate courtly conspiracy, secret assassins and ancient powers.
An enchanting union of old and new, Staveley's debut will keep you turning pages late into the night -- Pierce Brown
A vividly imagined story of conspiracy and empire -- Col Buchanan
A richly imagined world and vibrant characters. . an exhilarating adventure -- Elspeth Cooper
A complex and fast-moving fantasy set in a world where treachery and intrigue are everywhere, accomplished through ferocious brutality, subtle intrigues, and everything in between -- L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Well-written and fat with promise, and we look forward to book two -- SFX
He's constructed a fantastic and compelling fantasy world and has started an interesting story that rests on the strengths of its characters. He's proven to be an excellent author, and he's set up a compelling narrative -- Io9
Brian Staveley does true justice to the term fantasy with his The Emperor's Blades . . . It has everything that you seek when you read an epic fantasy story, from great, relatable characters all throughout the solid storyline, interesting environments and a lot of pretty darn cool action! -- TheBookPlank
If you love traditional epic fantasy, but would like to see a more updated version, then The Emperor's Blades is a book you'll want to read -- AFantasticalLibrarian
A blistering narrative and keen sense of both action and wonder . . . Brian Stavely is one to watch and if you enjoy epic fantasy I think that The Emperor's Blades is definitely worth checking out -- KingoftheNerds
Very readable, hard to put down, and flat-out entertaining -- Nethspace
Really great writing, tight world building, and complex characters. Truly, the author is on to something special with this series and I can't wait for it to continue -- AgelessPagesReviews
This was a book that reminded me, in different ways . . . of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss. It managed to feel fresh and original, yet familiar at the same time . . . This is epic fantasy for a new generation, gritty and grim at times, but never losing sight of the awe and the wonder -- BeautyinRuins
This book made my heart happy. If you like fantasy it will probably make yours happy as well -- BetweenthePages
A well-imagined tale rife with violence and Machiavellian scheming that hits all the right notes -- FantasySmorgasbord
I cannot wait to read the sequel . . . Fans of epic fantasy novels featuring conspiracies and fighting for the throne will enjoy reading it -- BookwormDreams
A vividly imagined story of conspiracy and empire -- Col Buchanan
A richly imagined world and vibrant characters. . an exhilarating adventure -- Elspeth Cooper
A complex and fast-moving fantasy set in a world where treachery and intrigue are everywhere, accomplished through ferocious brutality, subtle intrigues, and everything in between -- L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Well-written and fat with promise, and we look forward to book two -- SFX
He's constructed a fantastic and compelling fantasy world and has started an interesting story that rests on the strengths of its characters. He's proven to be an excellent author, and he's set up a compelling narrative -- Io9
Brian Staveley does true justice to the term fantasy with his The Emperor's Blades . . . It has everything that you seek when you read an epic fantasy story, from great, relatable characters all throughout the solid storyline, interesting environments and a lot of pretty darn cool action! -- TheBookPlank
If you love traditional epic fantasy, but would like to see a more updated version, then The Emperor's Blades is a book you'll want to read -- AFantasticalLibrarian
A blistering narrative and keen sense of both action and wonder . . . Brian Stavely is one to watch and if you enjoy epic fantasy I think that The Emperor's Blades is definitely worth checking out -- KingoftheNerds
Very readable, hard to put down, and flat-out entertaining -- Nethspace
An amazing debut . . . Highly recommended
-- SpeculativeBookReviewReally great writing, tight world building, and complex characters. Truly, the author is on to something special with this series and I can't wait for it to continue -- AgelessPagesReviews
This was a book that reminded me, in different ways . . . of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss. It managed to feel fresh and original, yet familiar at the same time . . . This is epic fantasy for a new generation, gritty and grim at times, but never losing sight of the awe and the wonder -- BeautyinRuins
This book made my heart happy. If you like fantasy it will probably make yours happy as well -- BetweenthePages
A well-imagined tale rife with violence and Machiavellian scheming that hits all the right notes -- FantasySmorgasbord
I cannot wait to read the sequel . . . Fans of epic fantasy novels featuring conspiracies and fighting for the throne will enjoy reading it -- BookwormDreams
Brian is the author of the award-winning fantasy trilogy, The Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, which has been translated into a dozen languages worldwide, The Ashes of the Unhewn Throne trilogy, and Skullsworn, a stand-alone novel set in the same world.
After teaching literature, philosophy, history, and religion for more than a decade, Brian began writing fiction. He now lives on a steep dirt road in the mountains of southern Vermont, where he divides his time between fathering, writing, mountain biking, splitting wood, skiing, and adventuring, not necessarily in that order.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781447235828 |
| ISBN 10 | 1447235827 |
| Title | The Emperor's Blades |
| Author | Brian Staveley |
| Series | Chronicle Of The Unhewn Throne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2014-10-09 |
| Number of pages | 592 |
| Prizes | Winner of David Gemmell Morningstar Award 2015 (UK), Short-listed for Locus Award Best First Novel 2015 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |