Unholy War
Unholy War by David Hair, published by Jo Fletcher Books in 2016, is a fantasy novel that unfolds in a world on the brink of chaos. As Emperor Constant’s crusade faces impending disaster following a catastrophic battle, the narrative explores the shifting tides of hope and despair in Urte. Central characters Elena and Kazim rally against the treacherous spymaster Gurvon Gyle, while the Queen of Javon seeks to reclaim her throne from her usurper husband. Ramon, caught behind enemy lines, struggles to bring his men home amidst the turmoil.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tale of action and adventure, where the clash of armies is paralleled by the ambitions of emperors, inquisitors, and assassins. The quest for the Scytale of Corineus, a powerful artifact, drives the story forward, with unlikely guardians Alaron and Ramita at its center. This edition spans 688 pages and is presented in English, making it a substantial addition to the epic fantasy genre. The book delves into themes of power, loyalty, and the consequences of war, inviting readers to explore the complexities of its characters and their choices.
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In war, nothing is holy. Emperor Constant’s crusade is teetering on the edge of disaster. In the wake of a devastating battle, everything has changed: the East is rising, bringing equal measures of hope and despair to Urte.For Elena and Kazim, the victory is a call to arms against the renegade spymaster Gurvon Gyle. For the Queen of Javon, it is a beacon as she seeks new ways to overthrow her usurper husband and reclaim the country for her brother. For Ramon, trapped behind enemy lines, it is one more obstacle in his desperate attempt to get his men safely home. And while the armies of East and West clash in ever-more-bloody conflict, emperors, inquisitors and assassins hunt the Scytale of Corineus, the key to ultimate power, which is in the hands of the most unlikely guardians: failed mage Alaron and market-girl Ramita, pregnant widow of the world’s greatest mage.What they choose to do with the Scytale could change Urte forever.The third in David Hair’s epic Moontide Quartet, perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, George R.R. Martin and Robert Jordan.
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