SKU: AR9780857660596 Categories: , , Tags:

The Crown of the Blood

by: Gav Thorpe

£2.99£10.99

“Thorpe writes strong, uncluttered narrative, and his characters actually sound like real people.”
Tom Holt, SFX


He had brought his master’s Empire to the furthest reaches of the world. All had fallen before him. Now he longs for home.


File Under: Fantasy [ Epic battles | Political Intrigue | Mystical Powers | Hidden Rulers ]


The first book in the Empire of the Blood series

 

Description

He had brought his master’s Empire to the furthest reaches of the world. All had fallen before him. Now he longs for home. Now it’s time to take the long journey home, back to the revered heart of the great Empire he had helped create for his distant masters. But when he returns to the capital, life there is so very different from what he had believed. Could it be that everything he has fought for, has conquered and killed for, has been a lie? A sweeping fantasy of immense battles, demonic magic and dark politics.
Publication date

2010-08-31

Supplier

Angry Robot Books

Brand

Angry Robot

Cover Art

Paul Young @ Artist Partners ; http://www.artistpartners.com/portfolios/paul-young/

Series

Empire of the Blood

The Crown of the Blood

Paperback, Ebook

Paperback ISBN

9780857660572

EBook ISBN

9780857660596

Gav Thorpe is a New York Times bestselling author, and winner of the 2017 David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy. He has written over thirty sci-fi and fantasy novels and even more short stories, audiobooks and novellas. Gav has also worked on numerous tabletop and video games as designer, writer and world creation consultant. He has also delivered writing workshops and appeared on numerous discussion panels at literature and genre events.
 
Growing up in a tedious town just north of London, Gav originally intended to be an illustrator but after acknowledging an inability to draw or paint he turned his hand to writing. Gav spent 14 years as a developer for Games Workshop on the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 before going freelance in 2008. Gav lives with his partner and son Sammy, in Nottingham, England.

“I tore through The Crown of the Blood in one long sitting… This is a properly high fantasy world – rock people, dark sorcery, landships, riding panther and (of course) dinosaurs – but all of it is introduced naturally and casually… his book is hairy, gory, sweaty, shameless… and perhaps even a little bit thoughtful.”
Pornokitsch

“This is one of Thorpe’s best novels. The setting and story are well thought out and are remarkably logical for a fantasy novel. If you enjoy military or historical fiction, you will enjoy The Crown of the Blood. Action, intrigue, conquest, and charismatic generals are waiting for you here!”
James Atlantic Speaks

The Crown of the Blood (Gav Thorpe) is an old-fashioned sword and sorcery romp. There’s not a great deal of sorcery, but there’s lots of fighting and plotting and planning to conquer… it’s a fun book. This book is for readers who want a blast from the past; who want their hour of adventure in a strange world.”
Gillian Polack

“This is an absolutely fantastic novel; I recommend it.”
Daniel’s Thoughts

“There’s plenty to keep you turning the pages… An intriguing ending promises something different for book two”
SFX Magazine

The Crown of the Blood should really have a warning sticker on the front (Angry Robots take note) it’s one of those books that are almost impossible to put down, so much so that you find yourself unconsciously continuing to (try to) read after getting up to make a brew / go to work / go to bed (delete as applicable and don’t try this at home kids). The novel also stands out with a very strong opening scene and excellent end, with a genuinely unexpected twist.”
SFBook.com

You may also like…