Blackthorne
Blackthorne by Stina Leicht, published by Simon and Schuster on August 8, 2017, is a 720-page work of fiction that continues the narrative established in the previous installment, Cold Iron. In this sequel, the Kingdom of Eledore faces dire circumstances as Nel and Suvi lead a group of survivors seeking safety amidst the chaos. With the magic that once protected them from demon forces waning, the characters must navigate a world increasingly threatened by dark powers.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of fantasy and historical elements as the story unfolds. The Acrasian army’s brutal campaign against the Eledorians has left the survivors in a precarious position, struggling to rebuild their lives while contending with the resurgence of ancient evils. As Nel guides the remaining Eledorians through the wilderness, Suvi embarks on a quest for allies at sea, highlighting themes of resilience and hope in the face of overwhelming odds. This edition invites readers to explore the depths of a world where magic and survival intertwine.
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In this sweeping sequel to the critically acclaimed Cold Iron—which NPR Books raved, “reminded me, pleasurably, of Robin Hobb’s Assassin’s Apprentice series”—the Kingdom of Eledore has fallen and Nel and Suvi lead a diaspora of their people to safety, but the magic that has kept the demon forces away is dwindling, and they must find a new way to protect themselves.
The Acrasian army has swept through Eledore, nearly massacring the entire race in fear and hatred of the magic they possess. This same magic is all that was keeping the demon incursion at bay, but now the great evil that was banished is seeping into the world. Watchers are formed to warn of any sightings of the demons, but little can be done if one encounters them in shadow or at night.
Meanwhile, Nels leads a precious few hundred survivors of Eledore through the wilds, hoping to find solace and rebuild their civilization while his twin sister, Suvi, seeks allies at sea.
There is hope, born in the ashes of this devastation—a hope that Eledorian magic can grow, but only if they survive.
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