Azura Ghost: Book Two of The Graven

In the second book of Essa Hansen's space opera trilogy, Caiden must unlock the Azura's true potential to confront his own mysterious genetic origins and save the multiverse from destruction. With its dazzling imagination, lyrically written prose, and deep empathy, Azura Ghost is a triumph in every sense.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Prepare to embark on an epic space opera journey that will captivate your imagination and leave you breathless! Micah Dean Hicks has crafted a masterpiece that combines heart-wrenching storytelling with a rich tapestry of characters and a mind-bending plot.

In the second installment of Essa Hansen's captivating space opera trilogy, we find ourselves caught in a desperate struggle between the multiverse and its impending destruction. The fate of the universe rests on the shoulders of one man and his sentient starship, Caiden.

For ten long years, Caiden has been on the run, desperately trying to keep his Graven ship out of the hands of his old adversary, Threi. But when a childhood friend he thought was long gone reappears, luring him into a game of hunter and hunted with his own sister, Abriss, Caiden knows he is facing the ultimate challenge.

With the powers of his sister rivaling those of Threi, Caiden is left with no choice but to unlock the true potential of the Azura. This means confronting his own mysterious genetic origins and embarking on a perilous journey that will take him to the farthest reaches of the multiverse.

What follows is a work of dazzling imagination, lyrically written and shot through with deep empathy. A triumph in every sense, Azura Ghost takes you on a blistering crash through bubble universes, seas of the luminous dead, and sleeping alien cities. Liquid-crystal starships, living machines, reality-cleaving swordplay, and a dynasty whose words command your synapses and cells await you in this genre-breaking brilliance.

Micah Dean Hicks, the author of Break the Bodies, Haunt the Bones, has once again delivered a novel that defies expectations and pushes the boundaries of science fiction. Azura Ghost is a testament to his talent and creativity, showcasing his ability to create a world that is both unpredictable and strikingly unique.

But it's not just the imaginative world-building that makes Azura Ghost a must-read. The characters are deeply flawed and relatable, their struggles and triumphs resonating with readers on a profound level. From Caiden's determination to protect his ship and his sister to Abriss's search for redemption and understanding, each character is fully realized and brought to life in a way that will leave you emotionally invested in their journey.

The Graven series: Nophek Gloss, Azura Ghost, and the upcoming third installment, Echoes of the Past, are a testament to Micah Dean Hicks's storytelling prowess. Each book in the series is a standalone masterpiece, but they also work together to create a cohesive and compelling narrative that will keep you eagerly anticipating the next chapter.

Praise for the series has been pouring in, with authors and critics alike hailing it as gripping and inventive. Nophek Gloss, in particular, has been praised for its ability to delight even as it breaks your heart. Megan E. O Keefe, an award-winning author of Velocity Weapon, said, "Gripping and inventive, Nophek Gloss will delight even as it breaks your heart." Gareth L. Powell, author of The Embers, added, "A strong, rollercoaster of a debut."

So, if you're a fan of epic space opera, heart-wrenching storytelling, and characters that will stay with you long after the last page, be sure to check out the Graven series. Azura Ghost is just the beginning of an unforgettable journey, and I can't wait to see what Micah Dean Hicks has in store for us next.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356515595