The Raven Tower
The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie is an illustrated fantasy novel published by Orbit on February 26, 2019. This 432-page book explores the intricate relationship between gods and men within the kingdom of Iraden, where the god known as the Raven oversees the land from his tower in the port city of Vastai. The narrative delves into themes of power and sacrifice, as the Raven’s Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god, must offer blood to sustain the magic that protects the city.
Readers will encounter a world where divine intervention shapes human fate, and a pretender’s rise threatens the stability of Iraden. The story unfolds against a backdrop of epic action and adventure, revealing the hidden secrets of the Raven’s tower and the dark history that could lead to the kingdom’s downfall. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a richly crafted narrative that intertwines military and literary elements, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of power and belief.
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Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards.
“It’s a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange.”-Patrick Rothfuss
“Absolutely wonderful…utterly brilliant.”-The New York Times Book Review
For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven.
He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven’s Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven’s watch, the city flourishes.
But the Raven’s tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself…and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever.
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