The Phoenix King

In a kingdom where flames hold magic and the desert hides secrets, an ancient prophecy comes for an assassin, a princess, and a king. But none are ready to face destiny, and the choices they make could burn the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

In a realm where flames possess mystical powers and the desert conceals untold treasures, an ancient prophecy foretells the arrival of an assassin, a princess, and a king. However, none of them are prepared to face their destiny, and the decisions they make could lead to the destruction of the world.

If we continue to carry the weight of our fathers, we will never truly understand the meaning of freedom. For Elena Aadya Ravence, fire burns within her. She yearns to earn the respect of her Phoenix god and her ancestors, who transformed the desolate dunes of Sayon into a flourishing kingdom. Despite her intimate knowledge of the desert and its secrets, the mysteries of the Eternal Flame remain elusive. Without them, she will never be accepted as the queen.

For Leo Malhari Ravence, fire is a tool of control. He is not willing to relinquish his crown, as there is still much work to be done to preserve his legacy and ensure the safety of his family. However, power comes with a heavy cost, and he is willing to wage war with the heavens themselves to avoid paying it.

For Yassen Knight, fire represents redemption. He longs to shed his past as one of Sayon's most lethal assassins and to lay the ghosts of those he has lost to rest. If joining the court of flame and serving the royal Ravence family, the very people he once vowed to destroy, will grant him this, he will do it without hesitation.

But the Phoenix, the guardian of all, watches over the flames, and they possess a will of their own. The fire will seek out all three, and it will threaten the very existence of Sayon itself. They must find a way to endure the blaze or succumb to ashes.

"The Phoenix King" is the captivating first installment in an action-packed debut epic fantasy trilogy. Written by a talented new voice, Peter V. Brett, this book will keep you engrossed from start to finish. It's the kind of book that you pick up to read just one chapter and find yourself lost in its pages for the entire day. The captivating science fantasy world-building and the deeply relatable characters will keep you hooked and eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 199 x 127 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356522029