Description
Where the Silence Sings is the dark and dastardly first instalment of The Symphonic Masquerade series, a character-driven tale about identity, secrets, and epic exploration set against a sci-fantasy backdrop. Perfect for fans at the cross-section of the Final Fantasy franchise, N. K. Jemisin, and Joe Abercrombie.
This special art hardback edition includes cover and internal artwork by Sapro, the entirety of prequel novella: How Strange the Son, and a post-story 'compendium of memories'.
Sometimes the truth is worse than the lie.
And Aeyun's choices will always come back to haunt him.
The fragile axis of power is shifting, and Uruji Thasian-nee would rather be sat back at his workbench, studying the threads of alica that twist through all variety of crystal and ore. At least there no one threatens to put him or anyone else to permanent rest.
In self-imposed exile, Aeyun has taken up the life of an ore-smuggler. In exchange for his smithing talents, a small crew of principled thieves have welcomed him into the fold, assisting his search for elusive ore that only he seems able to touch.
The rebellious second sibling of the Thasian legate, Seraeyu Thasian has wrangled power beyond his imagination. Power, he comes to find, is seldom given freely.
A mercenary's life is never easy, especially when unwelcomed interlopers remain the only connection held with darling Raeyu Thasian. But Sakaeri would be damned if she didn't help the only family she never needed.
Starting with a bloody reckoning, Where the Silence Sings throws us into the fire that stokes the winds of change; a discordant note that heralds a new and foreboding dawn.
This genre-bending first instalment of The Symphonic Masquerade series from debut author Emery Blaine sets the stage for a sweeping series full of mysteries and twists.
About the Author
Inspired by people and philosophy - and perhaps a dash of mythology - Emery Blaine puts to paper the triumphs and follies of the human condition, including the oft tragic beauty caught up in the middle. Blaine has a background in geography and archaeology, and a keen interest in psychology. Identity and perspective play a role in most everything, including Blaine's vivid and richly realised fantasy, speculative, and science fiction tales.
Reviews
Praise for Where the Silence Sings:
"...a good old heist fantasy! Think Mistborn, Six of Crows or The Gentleman Bastards..." - Tosin Shonubi, reviewer
"If you're a fan of the Stormlight Archive I strongly recommend giving this a try." - zazreads, reviewer
"Blaine has the hallmarks of an author who could produce an auspicious classic." - Evie the Bookworm BlogBook Information
ISBN 9781738506026
Author Emery Blaine
Format Hardback
Page Count 412
Imprint Wild Door Publishing
Publisher Wild Door Publishing
Series The Symphonic Masquerade
