The Garden of Empire: A sweeping fantasy epic full of magic, secrets and war

War has unintended consequences, and Koro Ha, Foolish Cur's former tutor, discovers the Empire is not so forgiving of those who raise a traitor. Foolish Cur must risk everything to stop Emperor Tenet's coup against the gods, which could tear the world apart. The Garden of Empire is a gripping, riveting, highly entertaining, well-plotted, and well-told story that explores themes of rebellion, war, and its consequences. It has rich characterization, vivid description, a believable lush world, amazing magic, and wrenching moral conflicts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

WAR MAKES MONSTERS OF EVERYONE.

Foolish Cur, once named Wen Alder, finds that his allies in the rebellion might cross any line if it means freedom from the Empire. But he can't overcome a foe as strong as Emperor Tenet alone.

REBELLION HAS UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES.

Koro Ha, Foolish Cur's former tutor, discovers the Empire is not so forgiving of those who raise a traitor. And their suspicion may cost him and his people more than he can imagine.

THE GODS ARE LURKING IN THE SHADOWS.

As war against the Empire rages, Foolish Cur knows there is a greater threat. The emperor plans his coup against the gods, and they will wreak destruction if he tries. To stop him, Foolish Cur might have to risk everything and resort to ancient magics that could tear the world apart.

This is perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Shelley Parker-Chan.

Readers can't get enough of The Garden of Empire:

This book is a complete package of beautiful prose, well-written characters, well-explained magic with good battle scenes and immersive world-building. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. A gripping, riveting, highly entertaining, well-plotted, and well-told story. A page turner that kept me hooked. A story that is epic and intimate and the same time. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. The plot was amazing. It kept me engaging and there was not even a small moment throughout the book when I didn't enjoy it. It had a huge twist in the story that I didn't see coming.

The themes of rebellion, war, and its consequences, leadership, betrayals, family, friendship, duties, power are employed very well. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. We are treated to rich characterization, vivid description, a believable lush world, amazing magic, and wrenching moral conflicts. Goodreads rev.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473232938