The Bone Ship’s Wake

The Bone Ship’s Wake by R. J. Barker is a high-seas epic published by Orbit in 2021, featuring 592 pages in English. This concluding volume of the Tide Child Trilogy presents a vividly imagined saga centered on themes of honor, glory, and warfare. The narrative follows Joron Twiner, whose aspirations for freedom are shattered as he grapples with loss and revenge while commanding the black fleet from the Tide Child.
Readers will find a gripping tale as Joron confronts dwindling resources and a dire prophecy that threatens the world. The return of the Sea Dragons introduces an element of hope amidst the chaos, suggesting that miracles may still be possible. This edition immerses readers in a world filled with action and adventure, enriched by the presence of dragons and mythical creatures, making it a significant addition to the fantasy genre.
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“A vividly realized high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word.” –Evan Winter
The tale of the Tide Child comes to an end in The Bone Ship’s Wake, a brilliantly imagined saga of honor, glory, and warfare by British Fantasy Award-winning author, RJ Barker.
Joron Twiner’s dreams of freedom lay shattered. His Shipwife is gone and all he has left is revenge. Leading the black fleet from the deck of Tide Child, he takes every opportunity to hurt the Hundred Isles he is given. But his time is limited.
His fleet is shrinking, the Keyshan’s Rot is running through his body, and he hiding from a prophecy that says he and the avian sorcerer, the Windseer will end the entire world.
But the Sea Dragons have returned, a miracle in itself, and who is to say that if you can have one miracle, there cannot be another?
Praise for the Tide Child Trilogy:
“Brilliant.” –Robin Hobb
“Excellent. One of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I’ve seen in years.” –Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author
The Tide Child Trilogy
The Bone Ships
Call of the Bone Ships
The Bone Ship’s Wake
For more from RJ Barker, check out:
The Wounded Kingdom
Age of Assassins
Blood of Assassins
King of Assassins
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