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	Mohrbooks Literary Agency Sebastian Ritscher
Original language
English
Categories
Fantasy

WE RIDE THE STORM

Devin Madson

This is the first book in a dark epic fantasy quartet that is bold, visceral, and politically nuanced; perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence, Leo Carew, and Brian Staveley.

Seventeen years after rebels stormed the streets, factions divide Kisia. Only the firm hand of the god-emperor holds the empire together. But when a shocking betrayal destroys a tense alliance with neighboring Chiltae, all that has been won comes crashing down.

In Kisia, Princess Miko T'sai is a prisoner in her own castle. She dreams of claiming her empire, but the path to power could rip it, and her family, asunder.

In Chiltae, assassin Cassandra Marius is plagued by the voices of the dead. Desperate, she accepts a contract that promises to reward her with a cure if she helps an empire fall.

And on the border between nations, Captain Rah e'Torin and his warriors are exiles forced to fight in a foreign war or die.

As an empire dies, three warriors will rise. They will have to ride the storm or drown in its blood.

Devin Madson self-published We Ride the Storm to high praise and interest from the fantasy community.

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Book Published 2020-01-28 by Orbit

Comments

Intricate, compelling and vividly imagined, this is the first in a new quartet that I am hugely excited about. Visceral battles, complex politics and fascinating worldbuilding bring Devin's words to life.

A brutal, nonstop ride through an empire built upon violence and lies, a story as gripping as it is unpredictable. Never shying away from the consequences of the past nor its terrible realities, Madson balances characters you want to love with actions you want to hate while mixing in a delightful amount of magic, political intrigue, and lore. This is not a book you'll be able to put down.

A complex tale of war, politics, and lust for power.

UK: Orbit UK ; Russia: Eksmo

Darkly devious and gripping epic fantasy boasting complex characters, brutal battle and deadly intrigue. We Ride the Storm is breathtaking, brilliant and bloody.

Madson has built a living, breathing world of Empire and fury. We Ride The Storm grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go.

An utterly arresting debut, Storm's heart is in its complex, fascinating characters, each trapped in ever tightening snarls of war, politics and magic. Madson's sharp, engaging prose hauls you through an engrossing story that will leave you wishing you'd set aside enough time to read this all in one sitting. One of the best new voices in fantasy.

A tale that hits all the right spots. Imaginative world building, a pace that builds perfectly to a heart-pounding finale and captivating characters. There's a lot to love here. Highly recommended.

Highly entertaining, We Ride the Storm is certainly worth your attention and Madson is an exciting new author in fantasy.