The Spice Gate
The Spice Gate by Prashanth Srivatsa, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on July 18, 2024, is a debut fantasy novel that invites readers to explore a richly crafted world. The narrative follows Amir, a young man with the unique ability to traverse the eight kingdoms through the mystical Spice Gates. These gates, linked to a powerful relic of a mysterious god, serve as both a means of connection and a source of oppression for the Spice Carriers, who endure hardship under the rule of their wealthy masters.
In this epic tale, Amir dreams of freedom while navigating a complex web of intrigue that threatens the delicate balance of power among the kingdoms. As he becomes embroiled in a plot that could alter the fate of his world, readers will encounter themes of action and adventure, alongside elements of historical and mythical storytelling. The Spice Gate presents a vivid exploration of ambition, justice, and the struggle for identity within a fantastical landscape, making it a noteworthy addition to the genre of fantasy fiction. With 464 pages, this edition is available in English, offering an immersive experience for fans of epic narratives and folklore.
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Delve into this debut fantasy and journey through the Spice Gates as Amir, a young man born with the ability to travel between the eight kingdoms, unravels the power that keeps the world in balance, perfect for readers of Saara El-Arifi’s The Ending Fire Trilogy, S.A. Chakraborty’s Daevabad Trilogy and Andrea Stewart’s The Drowning Empire.
‘A magnificent feast of a world’ Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
‘What a story! I think a lot of epic fantasy fans … will really enjoy this one’ Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters
How far would you go to find home?
Relics of a mysterious god, the Spice Gates connect the eight far-flung kingdoms, each separated by a distinct spice and only accessible by those born with a special mark. This is not a mark of distinction, but one of subjugation: Spice Carriers suffer the lashes of their rich masters and the jolting pain of the Gates themselves.
Amir is a Spice Carrier dreaming of escape. But something is stirring in the inhospitable spaces between the kingdoms. As Amir makes his plan for freedom, he’s drawn into a plot that threatens to unravel the power keeping the gates in balance.
Gods, assassins and thronekeepers all have a vested interest in the spice trade, and Amir will have to decide what kind of world he wants to live in … if the world survives at all.
‘The Spice Gate invites readers on a spellbinding journey. Srivatsa’s storytelling prowess shines … a must-read for fantasy aficionados’ Taran Matharu, New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Rider
‘Rich, complex worldbuilding, ambitious scale and characters you’ll cherish. A bold, original step forward for South Asia-inspired epic fantasy. I loved The Spice Gate!’ Samit Basu, author of The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport
‘A grand epic fantasy with a fiery core of rage against injustice. This is a book you can taste, where flavour itself is a kind of magic’ Vajra Chandrasekera, author of The Saint of Bright Doors
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