Empire's Ruin

The Empire's Ruin is the first book in Brian Staveley's epic fantasy Ashes of the Unhewn Throne trilogy. It follows Gwenna Sharpe, a soldier tasked with restoring the Kettral, a group of elite soldiers who rode war hawks into battle, to save the Annurian Empire from crumbling. The journey takes her beyond the edge of the known world, where she encounters a land that warps and poisons all living things. If she succeeds, she could return a champion, rebuild the Kettral, and help save the empire. The gates are also essential to the empire's survival, and a monk turned con-artist may hold the key to unlocking them.

Format: Hardback
Length: 752 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The Empires Ruin, the first installment in Brian Staveleys captivating Ashes of the Unhewn Throne trilogy, takes storytelling to a truly epic level. Pierce Brown, the acclaimed author of Red Rising, praises The Empires Ruin as a must-read for fans of Game of Thrones, stating that it will captivate readers with its intricate world-building and compelling characters.

Set in the Annurian Empire, The Empires Ruin follows the journey of Gwenna Sharpe, a soldier tasked with restoring the dwindling Kettral, the elite warriors who rode war hawks into battle. The empire faces numerous challenges, including the failure of the Kenta gates, which granted instantaneous access to its vast lands. To overcome these obstacles, Gwenna embarks on a perilous journey beyond the edge of the known world, to the mythical nesting grounds of the giant war hawks.

The journey through this warped and poisoned land is fraught with danger, but if Gwenna succeeds, she could become a champion, rebuild the Kettral to their former numbers, and ultimately save the empire. The gates are also crucial to the empires survival, and a monk turned con-artist may hold the key to unlocking them. What they discover along the way will forever change them and the Annurian Empire.

However, the story takes a darker turn as they delve deeper into the southern reaches of the land. A malevolent force is stirring, and the characters must navigate through treacherous terrain and face formidable enemies to survive. The Empires Ruin is an exhilarating and heart-pounding adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

In conclusion, The Empires Ruin is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy. Brian Staveleys storytelling gets more and more impressive with each book, and The Empires Ruin takes it to a whole new level. With its intricate world-building, compelling characters, and thrilling plot, this book is sure to leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the Ashes of the Unhewn Throne trilogy.

Weight: 1046g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 65 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509823000