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The Providence of Fire (Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, 2)

The Providence of Fire (Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, 2)

by Brian Staveley (Author), StaveleyBrian (Author)

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Synopsis

War is coming, secrets multiply and betrayal waits in the wings...The Empire's ruling family must be vigilant, as the conspiracy against them deepens. Having discovered her father's assassin, Adare flees the Dawn Palace in search of allies. But few trust her, until she seems marked by the people's goddess in an ordeal of flame. As Adare struggles to unite Annur, unrest breeds rival armies - then barbarian hordes threaten to invade. And unknown to Adare, her brother Valyn has fallen in with forces mustering at the empire's borders. The terrible choices facing each of them could make war between them inevitable. Fighting his own battles is their brother Kaden, rightful heir to the throne, who has infiltrated the Annurian capital with two strange companions. While imperial forces prepare to defend a far distant front, Kaden's actions could save the empire, or destroy it. Book One, The Emperor's Blades, was on the list of BuzzFeed.com's most-anticipated SF/F reads for 2014 and also on the Fantasy Faction blog for most anticipated fantasy for 2014.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 736
 Edition: Main Market
 Publisher: Tor
Published: 27 Aug 2015
ISBN 10: 1447235819
ISBN 13: 9781447235811
Book Overview: This is book two in a fast-moving epic trilogy of betrayal, conspiracy and empire.

Media Reviews
A complex and fast-moving fantasy set in a world where treachery and intrigue are everywhere * L. E. Modesitt, Jr. on The Emperor's Blades, Book One *
A richly imagined world and vibrant characters . . . an exhilarating adventure * Elspeth Cooper on The Emperor's Blades, Book One *
The Emperor's Blades is a promising start to a new voice in fantasy ... a fantastic and compelling fantasy world * io9.com on The Emperor's Blades, Book One *
This is what I seek in reading fantasy, authors that go the distance to deliver you a brilliant story ... I was hooked from the first page and I hope to see the release of the sequel soon, this is one of those books that leaves you needing more * The Bookplank blog on The Emperor's Blades, Book One *
Following in the footsteps of George R.R. Martin, Joe Abercrombie and the like . . . Brutal, intriguing and continuing to head toward exciting events and places unknown * Kirkus Reviews *
I loved every second of it . . . As more and more people discover what a talent Staveley has for creating a full, immersive, magical and exciting world, with characters to match, his popularity will soar. Go and find a first edition of The Emperors Blades while you still can * Fantasy-Faction.com *
Don't wait until HBO or some film producer pick up the rights before you read this - it's that good . . . Superbly written, sublimely enchanting, utterly engrossing * TheBookGeek.co.uk *
I just loved this book, couldn't put it down. This incredible sequel to The Emperor's Blades was everything I hoped for . . . As a reader, you just can't ask for more than that * Bibliosanctum.com *
With The Providence of Fire he proves once again that he is the next big Epic Fantasy writer. There are some big names out there, George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson and Steven Erikson to name a few, but they have to be careful. Brian Staveley might knock them of their place. And I do mean this . . . Get started on this amazing series! * The Book Plank blog *
If you haven't read Staveley yet, then you are missing out. This is a must read series ... The Providence of Fire builds brilliantly on the foundations laid by The Emperor's Blades * The Civilian Reader blog *
This. Book. Does. Not. Stop . . . it very hard to put down, and to me that is a huge indicator of a great read . . . The end of this book will leave you wanting to grab for the next one immediately, but it's so good, I don't recommend putting off reading it either. Just go read it * TheTenaciousReader.com *
In a stunning follow-up to The Emperor's Blades, Brian Staveley builds upon the character-driven adventure of the first book, expanding the history, mythology, and world-building to suitably epic proportions. More than that, The Providence of Fire reveals the treachery of the first book to be merely the opening gambit in a complex, wide-ranging game of conquest and rebellion . . . Most definitely recommended * Beauty in Ruins blog *
Unexpected plot twists, fascinating characters, brilliant writing . . . It feels like a cross between Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy and Daniel Abraham's Dagger and the Coin series * The SciFiFanLetter blog *
This man is leading the way in the Fantasy genre . . . Well done to Mr Staveley, really entertaining reading * Fantasybooks.me.uk *
The Providence of Fire completely fulfils my very high expectations . . . it'll be a long wait until the sequel * Upcoming4.me *
Sheer quality . . . just keeps giving the reader more and more * FalcataTimes blog *
A complex and fast-moving fantasy set in a world where treachery and intrigue are everywhere * L. E. Modesitt, Jr. on The Emperor's Blades, Book One *
A richly imagined world and vibrant characters . . . an exhilarating adventure * Elspeth Cooper on The Emperor's Blades, Book One *
The Emperor's Blades is a promising start to a new voice in fantasy ... a fantastic and compelling fantasy world * io9.com on The Emperor's Blades, Book One *
This is what I seek in reading fantasy, authors that go the distance to deliver you a brilliant story ... I was hooked from the first page and I hope to see the release of the sequel soon, this is one of those books that leaves you needing more * The Bookplank blog on The Emperor's Blades, Book One *
Following in the footsteps of George R.R. Martin, Joe Abercrombie and the like . . . Brutal, intriguing and continuing to head toward exciting events and places unknown * Kirkus Reviews *
I loved every second of it . . . As more and more people discover what a talent Staveley has for creating a full, immersive, magical and exciting world, with characters to match, his popularity will soar. Go and find a first edition of The Emperors Blades while you still can * Fantasy-Faction.com *
Don't wait until HBO or some film producer pick up the rights before you read this - it's that good . . . Superbly written, sublimely enchanting, utterly engrossing * TheBookGeek.co.uk *
I just loved this book, couldn't put it down. This incredible sequel to The Emperor's Blades was everything I hoped for . . . As a reader, you just can't ask for more than that * Bibliosanctum.com *
With The Providence of Fire he proves once again that he is the next big Epic Fantasy writer. There are some big names out there, George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson and Steven Erikson to name a few, but they have to be careful. Brian Staveley might knock them of their place. And I do mean this . . . Get started on this amazing series! * The Book Plank blog *
If you haven't read Staveley yet, then you are missing out. This is a must read series ... The Providence of Fire builds brilliantly on the foundations laid by The Emperor's Blades * The Civilian Reader blog *
This. Book. Does. Not. Stop . . . it very hard to put down, and to me that is a huge indicator of a great read . . . The end of this book will leave you wanting to grab for the next one immediately, but it's so good, I don't recommend putting off reading it either. Just go read it * TheTenaciousReader.com *
In a stunning follow-up to The Emperor's Blades, Brian Staveley builds upon the character-driven adventure of the first book, expanding the history, mythology, and world-building to suitably epic proportions. More than that, The Providence of Fire reveals the treachery of the first book to be merely the opening gambit in a complex, wide-ranging game of conquest and rebellion . . . Most definitely recommended * Beauty in Ruins blog *
Unexpected plot twists, fascinating characters, brilliant writing . . . It feels like a cross between Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy and Daniel Abraham's Dagger and the Coin series * The SciFiFanLetter blog *
This man is leading the way in the Fantasy genre . . . Well done to Mr Staveley, really entertaining reading * Fantasybooks.me.uk *
The Providence of Fire completely fulfils my very high expectations . . . it'll be a long wait until the sequel * Upcoming4.me *
Sheer quality . . . just keeps giving the reader more and more * FalcataTimes blog *
Author Bio
After more than a decade teaching history, religion, and philosophy, Brian decided to write epic fantasy. He now lives on a steep dirt road in the hills of southern Vermont, where he divides his time between fathering, writing, husbanding, splitting wood, skiing, and adventuring - not necessarily in that order. He is the author of The Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne series, and the standalone novel Skullsworn.