The Winter Road

The Winter Road

by Adrian Selby (Author), Adrian Selby (Author)

Synopsis

The greatest empire of them all began with a road.

The Circle - a thousand miles of perilous forests and warring clans. No one has ever tamed such treacherous territory before, but ex-soldier Teyr Amondsen, veteran of a hundred battles, is determined to try.

With a merchant caravan protected by a crew of skilled mercenaries, Amondsen embarks on a dangerous mission to forge a road across the untamed wilderness that was once her home. But a warlord rises in the wilds of the Circle, uniting its clans and terrorising its people. Teyr's battles may not be over yet . . .

All roads lead back to war.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 480
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 15 Nov 2018

ISBN 10: 0356508374
ISBN 13: 9780356508375

Media Reviews
Grim mercenaries and badass alchemists brought to life by a bold, assured storyteller -- Peter Newman, author of THE VAGRANT
A lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier stories * Fantasy Faction *
Snakewood's narrative voices are the real strength here . . . contemporary and as grimdark as it comes * British Fantasy Society *
Uniquely dark and gritty fantasy. An intriguing debut * Bibliosanctum *
Set in a brutal world of subtle magic, clashing empires, and commercial interests, this is an impressive fantasy debut. Selby demonstrates the command of style, character, plotting, and world building of a seasoned author * Booklist *
Immensely readable . . . a fantasy novel that remembers that battles leave all kinds of scars * B&N Science Fiction and Fantasy blog *
Covering ground well-trodden by Joe Abercrombie, with a similar use of earthy language and extreme violence, the story offers an original and effective twist with the use of potions, plants, and poisons on the battlefield . . . relish the well-choreographed action scenes in this debut fantasy * Library Journal *
A very dark fantasy story with a distinct western flair . . . absolutely fascinating and incredibly original * Sense of Wonder *
Author Bio
Adrian Selby studied creative writing at university before embarking on a career in video game production. He is a Tolkien fanatic and an online gaming addict, and lives with his wife and family on the south coast of England. His debut novel Snakewood is an epic and inventive fantasy about a company of mercenaries and the assassin trying to destroy them. You can find Adrian on Twitter, tweeting as @adrianlselby.