The War in the North
Book One of the Chronicles of Sui-Denas
Captain Arder Tur Cide has seen the army in the mountains. Four thousand men, led by a general the Duchy cast out and forgot about. He didn't forget.
While Valbena debates, the north burns. Arder rides for his company with two of his scouts, racing to reach them before the fighting starts. His brother Cel marches with the Guards. At Dren Hollow, a sergeant named Hugo holds a timber stockade with a garrison that was never built for war.
Behind them all, in the corridors of Valbena, a baron's scheming is quietly reshaping the war from within.
The War in the North is the first novel in the Chronicles of Sui-Denas. Out now.
Themes: War, brotherhood, command, political betrayal, legacy
For readers of Bernard Cornwell, David Gemmell and Joe Abercrombie.
Praise for The War in the North
“The book grabs you and won't let go. An impressive debut from an exciting new author, a fast-paced story that weaves the various strands seamlessly into an exciting finale.”
“A realm-building masterclass. Fast paced, plenty of battles with purpose, and characters who build in depth as the tale progresses.”
“Fast paced and thoroughly grounded. Elements of A Song of Ice and Fire abound, but tempered through a logistician's mind.”
“The closest to David Gemmell I've read since he sadly passed, and I was a huge fan of Gemmell.”
“The cast earns their places. Detailed battle scenes, strong character development, strong story arcs from multiple viewpoints — I want more. This is how Gemmell did it, with a touch of Cornwell and perhaps Erikson.”
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