The Poison Throne

Tumanbay was once the most magnificent city on earth, but is now occupied by the fanatical forces of the Maya cult. Barakat, leader of the Inquisition, leads the purge, while Gregor, former spymaster to the Sultan, lives in fear. Madu, the heir to the throne, is opiated and installed as a puppet ruler. Qulan, the great general, is in prison. However, the history of Tumanbay shows that those who can rise to power can just as easily fall, and there are whispers of rebellion and a reckoning on the horizon.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Once upon a time, Tumanbay was a magnificent city that held the title of the most splendid on Earth. However, the passage of time has transformed it into a desolate and decaying realm, serving as the dark heart of an empire that has fallen into ruins. The city is now under the control of the fanatical followers of the enigmatic Maya cult, where corpses hang from the gallows, and citizens are subjected to cruel floggings for mere pennies. At the helm of the purge is Barakat, the leader of the Inquisition, who has dedicated his life to eradicating any trace of dissent. Gregor, once the trusted spymaster of the Sultan, lives in constant fear, constantly looking over his shoulder for the threat of retribution. Madu, the heir to the throne, has been drugged and manipulated, serving as a puppet ruler under the cult's influence. Meanwhile, Qulan, a renowned general, is confined to a prison cell, his once-great reputation diminished and his power stripped away.

Despite the seemingly hopeless situation, the history of Tumanbay reveals that those who attain power can just as easily lose it. Whispers of rebellion and a reckoning are stirring in the shadows, as the citizens of Tumanbay grow increasingly dissatisfied with the oppressive regime. Rumblings of a plague on the horizon add to the sense of urgency and instability, casting a dark cloud over the once-grand city.

As the situation in Tumanbay continues to deteriorate, the fate of the city and its inhabitants hangs in the balance. Will the cult's grip on power remain unbreakable, or will there be a brave few who will rise up against the tyranny and bring about a change for the better? Only time will tell what the future holds for Tumanbay, a city that has once been the epitome of grandeur but now lies in ruins.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781409187080