Seal of the Worm

The final book in the Shadows of the Apt series, Seal of the Worm, reveals that the Empire has vanquished its enemies at a terrible price, but the ancient Worm stirs towards the light for the first time in a thousand years, consuming everything in its path. Empress Seda must face the truth of what she's unleashed and use the most extreme solution to lock it in the dark once more, but who will save the world from her?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The eagerly anticipated tenth and final installment of Adrian Tchaikovsky's critically acclaimed epic fantasy series, Shadows of the Apt, is titled Seal of the Worm. The Empire has emerged victorious over its adversaries, but at a staggering cost. Having vanquished her chief rival, Empress Seda is now confronted with the harrowing truth of the devastation she has unleashed in her pursuit of power. The Seal, which has remained intact for a millennium, has been shattered, unleashing the ancient Worm upon the world. Its voracious appetite has already begun to consume everything in its path, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Unless the Worm is contained, it has the potential to ravage the entire planet.

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Seda knows that the only way to prevent the Worm from causing further harm is to implement an extreme solution. However, this comes with a heavy price, as it would require her to resort to measures that are morally and ethically questionable. As she grapples with this moral dilemma, Seda questions who will ultimately be responsible for saving the world from her own actions.

The Shadows of the Apt series begins with Empire in Black and Gold, the first book in this captivating journey. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of magic, intrigue, and epic battles as Seda and her companions face the ultimate test of their courage and determination.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 131 x 198 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529050448