Description
The thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed Pact and Pattern series, which started with The Hand of the Sun King. Perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Shelley Parker-Chan.
THE PACTS HAVE BEEN BROKEN. THE REBELLION HAS FAILED.
Foolish Cur has fallen into a trap. By resorting to forbidden magic when he failed to overthrow the Emperor, he has done exactly as the gods wanted. Now they are free to wage their war, twisting the world into new forms, as strange and terrible beasts walk the earth.
To fix what he has caused will take every ounce of Foolish Cur's cunning. But mending the pattern of the world is too large a task for one man alone. As the Empire, rebellion and the landscape itself crumble, he and those still fighting for freedom will be drawn together to end the struggle against Emperor Tenet and the gods for good.
But Foolish Cur does not know what such a task will ask of him. And, powerful though he may be, the costs may be more than he is willing to pay . . .
The breath-taking conclusion to the Pact and Pattern series, this British Fantasy Award-nominated story is filled to the brim with magic, mystery and political intrigue.
'Superb in every way' Netgalley reviewer,
'I am at a loss to say how moved I am by these characters and their struggles. The Pact & Pattern Trilogy is one of the best things I've read' Goodreads reviewer,
'An absolute masterclass in world building . . . Pact & Pattern as an Anime asap please' Goodreads reviewer,
'A fantastic conclusion to this trilogy' Netgalley reviewer,
'If you like Robin Hobb, Ken Liu, or even Steven Erikson, I'd recommend giving it a try' Goodreads reviewer,
About the Author
J.T. Greathouse is the BFA nominated author of the Pact & Pattern trilogy: The Hand of the Sun King, The Garden of Empire and The Pattern of the World. In addition to writing, he has been a student in Beijing, an ESL instructor in Taipei, a bookseller, and a high school English teacher. His short fiction has appeared, often as Jeremy A. TeGrotenhuis, in Beneath Ceaseless Skies, PodCastle, IGMS and elsewhere.
Reviews
Pact and Pattern is a meditative examination on the questions of identity, loyalty, personal desires, and the burden of family . . . Filled with all the things I love to read about: dangerous ambition, conflicted loyalties, and, of course, the alluring pursuit of secret magics. What more could you want of a fantasy series? * R.R. Virdi *
Fans of the British Fantasy Award-nominated series will love the spellbinding mix of magic, mystery, and political intrigue that Greathouse's fantasy series has brought us * SciFiNow *
Book Information
ISBN 9781473232952
Author J.T. Greathouse
Format Hardback
Page Count 480
Imprint Gollancz
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Series Pact and Pattern
Weight(grams) 700g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 160mm * 46mm
