Description
The first in a new fantasy trilogy from the author of the Rotstorm series and Extremophile, this novel is a swashbuckling tale set on the high seas of Morost.
Beneath a sky ruled by gods and monsters, a drowned land spreads - thousands of scattered isles, each its own dominion, each a deadly trap for the unwary.
But for those bold enough to ply these turbulent waters, there is trade to be done and money to be made.
For a decade, Killian has sailed between the Strait Kingdoms and the Crown Isles - enough time to run up debts, break promises, and make enemies in every port. Now, foes and bad luck are quickly outnumbering his fortune and friends.
With the seas blazing with war, gods and mages clash to keep their heads above the rising tide. Killian must sail into the storm - and repay the biggest debt he owes, no matter the cost.
The first in a new fantasy trilogy from the author of the Rotstorm series and Extremophile, this novel is a swashbuckling tale set on the high seas of Morost.
About the Author
Ian Green is a writer from Northern Scotland with a PhD in epigenetics. His biopunk eco-terrorism thriller Extremophile was one of Financial Times' Best Science Fiction Books of 2024 and was shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award and Dragon Awards. His debut fantasy trilogy The Rotstorm began with the Sunday Times bestseller The Gauntlet and the First Beneath. His short fiction has been widely published and he won the BBC Radio 4 Opening Lines competition, the Futurebook Future Fiction Prize, and was shortlisted for Best Newcomer at the British Fantasy Awards. Find out more at www.ianthegreen.com
Reviews
PRAISE FOR IAN GREEN:
'Excellent, vivid worldbuilding... A gripping story with cinematic detail' British Fantasy Society
'A world you can taste like a film of grime on the tongue. Phenomenally imaginative' Adrian Tchaikovsky
'A radical, explosive story full of wild hope and venomous rage [...] Its voice is challenging, unrelenting, and veering between heartbreak and humour. [A] song to my soul and a punch in the gut. Read it.' Hannah Kaner
'An exciting and action-packed fantasy' SF Book Review
'Green's worldbuilding is unique and creative... This book appeals to both enthusiasts of high fantasy as well as the more everyday fantasy reader. Epic action, deep world-building, and colourful characters make for a magical debut, forged in compelling inspirations... There's plenty more magic to come'
Book Information
ISBN 9781804545898
Author Ian Green
Format Hardback
Page Count 464
Imprint Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
