The Emperor’s Blades by Brian Staveley is the first book in the Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne sequence
(Tor £16.99) – published on 2 January 2014.
“The Emperor has been murdered,
leaving the Annurian Empire in turmoil. Now his progeny must bury their grief
and prepare to unmask a conspiracy. His son Valyn, training for the empire’s
deadliest fighting force, hears the news an ocean away. He expected a challenge,
but after several ‘accidents’ and a dying soldier’s warning, he realizes his
life is also in danger. Yet before Valyn can take action, he must survive the
mercenaries’ brutal final initiation.
Meanwhile, the Emperor’s
daughter, Minister Adare, hunts her father’s murderer in the capital itself.
Court politics can be fatal, but she needs justice. And Kaden, heir to the
empire, studies in a remote monastery. Here, the Blank God’s disciples teach
their harsh ways – which Kaden must master to unlock their ancient powers. When
an imperial delegation arrives, he’s learnt enough to perceive evil intent. But
will this keep him alive, as long-hidden powers make their move?”
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