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Out in the darkness of space, something is targeting the
Greatships. With their vast cargo holds and a crew that could fill
a city, the Greatships are the lifeblood of human occupied space,
transporting an unimaginable volume - and value - of goods from
City, the greatest human orbital, all the way to Tradepoint at the
other, to trade for xenoglas with an unknowable alien species. It
has always been Marca Nbaro's dream to achieve the near-impossible:
escape her upbringing and venture into space. All it took, to make
her way onto the crew of the Greatship Athens was thousands of
hours in simulators, dedication, and pawning or selling every scrap
of her old life in order to forge a new one. But though she's made
her way onboard with faked papers, leaving her old life - and
scandals - behind isn't so easy. She may have just combined all the
dangers of her former life, with all the perils of the new . . .
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Deep Black
Miles Cameron
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Discovery Miles 6 910
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Forget George and the Dragon. Forget Sir Lancelot and tales of
Knightly exploits. This is a mercenary knight as you've never seen
one before. Twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay,
for a man to stand between you and the Wild. Twenty eight florins a
month is nowhere near enough when a wyvern's jaws snap shut on your
helmet in the hot stink of battle, and the beast starts to rip the
head from your shoulders. But if standing and fighting is hard,
leading a company of men - or worse, a company of mercenaries -
against the smart, deadly creatures of the Wild is even harder. It
takes all the advantages of birth, training, and the luck of the
devil to do it. The Red Knight has all three, he has youth on his
side, and he's determined to turn a profit. So when he hires his
company out to protect an Abbess and her nunnery it's just another
job. The abbey is rich, the nuns are pretty and the monster preying
on them is nothing he can't deal with. Only it's not just a job.
It's going to be a war ... Even after a decade, readers are being
hooked by THE RED KNIGHT: 'What a fantastic read. I can't remember
when I've enjoyed a book so much. Loved the blend of historical
with fantasy, the realism of medieval life combined with absorbing
characters and a driving plot. I didn't want it to end'- Goodreads
reviewer, 'The Red Knight is a must for fans of fantasy and
medieval history both. Cameron's knowledge of armour and weapons
and knightly accord comes from his historical fiction work as
Christian Cameron and it shows.' - Goodreads reviewer, 'It's
MAGNIFICENT' - Goodreads reviewer, 'This novel was fantastic . . .
This was great fantasy, not grim dark, not high fantasy, just an
awesome story. Read it, you'll enjoy it' - Goodreads reviewer, 'Few
books have enthralled me quite the way The Red Knight did . . .
This book is just the type of epic medieval-type fantasy that I
crave . . . it's an exceptional book' - Goodreads reviewer, 'The
best fully realized high Medieval tale since Tolkien . . . Read and
enjoy' - Goodreads reviewer,
The tyranny of the gods is absolute, and they are capricious,
malevolent and almost all-powerful, playing cruel games with the
fates of mortals for their own ends . . . A vibrant and powerful
epic set against an alternate Bronze Age, this tale of gods, men
and monsters, conspiracy and war, is a rich, compelling and
original read from a master of the historical and fantasy genres.
The people caught up in toils of the gods are merely trying to
survive. Victims of vicious whims, trapped by their circumstances
or pushed beyond what the mortal frame can bear, a handful of
god-touched mortals - a scribe, a warlord, a dancer and a child -
are about to be brought together in a conspiracy of their own. A
conspiracy to reach the heavens, and take down the corrupt and
aging gods . . . who are already facing troubles of their own . . .
An epic which draws on the Greek mythology of gods and heroes, this
new trilogy is a must read for fans of Dan Simmons and Madeline
Miller alike. Praise for Miles Cameron: 'Utterly, utterly
brilliant. A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy - world
building, characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles
Cameron is at the top of his game' John Gwynne, author of The
Faithful and the Fallen series 'Cold Iron is fantastic. It shimmers
like a well-honed sword blade' Anna Smith Spark, author of The
Court of Broken Knives 'Promising historical fantasy debut
featuring an expansive cast, an engaging plot, and a detailed eye
for combat' The Ranting Dragon on The Red Knight 'Literate,
intelligent, and well-throughout . . . a pleasingly complex and
greatly satisfying novel' SFF World on The Red Knight
Only fools think war is simple. Or glorious. Some are warriors,
some captains; others tend to the fallen or feed the living. But on
the magic-drenched battlefield, information is the lifeblood of
victory, and Aranthur is about to discover that carrying messages,
scouting the enemy, keeping his nerve, and passing on orders is
more dangerous, and more essential, then an inexperienced soldier
could imagine . . . especially when everything starts to go wrong.
Battle has been joined - on the field, in the magical sphere, and
in the ever-shifting political arena . . . Praise for Miles Cameron
'A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy - world building,
characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles Cameron
is at the top of his game. To say I loved it is an understatement'
John Gwynne 'Miles Cameron is back with a brand new series and
you're going to be hooked from the very beginning. A fresh take on
the typical farm boy turned hero fantasy, this is everything you
could possibly want in a fantasy series' The Bibliophile Chronicles
'A stirring, gritty and at times quite brutal epic fantasy' Tor.com
'This series promises to be the standout epic fantasy for the ages'
Fantasy Book Critic
Every war come down to the flash of bright steel. Even when the air
is full of magic . . . Aranthur and his friends have come together
across different continents and realms with one purpose: to strike
back against the forces which have torn a hole in the heavens and
threaten to tear the world beneath them apart as well. With time
running short, and treason at home, there are battles to be fought
on the field, in the magical arena, and in the ever-deadly realm of
politics, and they cannot fail anywhere or everything will fall.
Victory will require enemies to trust one another, old foes to
fight together, spies to reveal the truth and steadfast allies to
betray long-corrupt rulers. Is Aranthur, a twenty-year-old student,
really the master strategist to bring it all together?And can he
and his friends build enough trust to overcome aeons of lies when
their plans inevitably fall to pieces? Do they even know, for sure,
who the enemy is . . . ? Praise for Miles Cameron 'A masterclass in
how to write modern fantasy . . . Miles Cameron is at the top of
his game' John Gwynne 'A fresh take on the typical farm boy turned
hero fantasy, this is everything you could possibly want in a
fantasy series' The Bibliophile Chronicles 'A stirring, gritty and
at times quite brutal epic fantasy' Tor.com 'This series promises
to be the standout epic fantasy for the ages' Fantasy Book Critic
The Red Knight's final battle lies ahead . . . but there's a whole
war still to fight first. He began with a small company, fighting
the dangerous semi-mythical creatures which threatened villages,
nunneries and cities. But as his power - and his forces - grew, so
the power of the enemy he stood against became ever more clear. Not
the power of men . . . but that of gods, with thousands of mortal
allies. Never has strategy been more important, and this war will
end where it started: at Lissen Carak. But to get there means not
one battle, but many - to take out the seven armies which stand
against them and force Ash, the huge black dragon, to finally take
to the field himself . . .
Before iron helmets and steel swords, when dragons roamed the
world, was an age of bronze and stone, when the Gods walked the
earth, and people lived in terror. A scribe, a warlord, a dancer, a
mute insect and a child should have no chance against the might of
the bickering gods and their cruel games. But the gods themselves
are old, addicted to their own games of power, and now their fates
may lie in the hands of mere mortals . . . By divine plan a plague
of cannibals has been unleashed across the world, forming an armada
which preys on all who cross their path. Meanwhile the people who
allied against the gods have been divided, each taking their own
path to attack the heavens - if they can survive the tide of war
which has been sent against them. All they need is the right
distraction, and the right opportunity, to deal a blow against the
gods themselves . . . An original, visceral epic weaving together
the mythologies of a dozen pantheons of gods and heroes to create
something new and magical, this tale of the revolt against the
tyranny which began in Against All Gods is a must read from a
master of the fantasy genre.
Aranthur is a student. He showed a little magical talent, is
studying at the local academy, and is nothing particularly special.
Others are smarter. Others are more talented. Others are quicker to
pick up techniques. But none of them are with him when he breaks
his journey home for the holidays in an inn. None of them step in
to help when a young woman is thrown off a passing stage coach into
the deep snow at the side of the road. And none of them are drawn
into a fight to protect her. One of the others might have realised
she was manipulating him all along . . . A powerful story about
beginnings, coming of age, and the way choosing to take one step
towards violence can lead to a slippery and dangerous slope, this
is an accomplished fantasy series driven by strong characters and
fast-paced action. 'A stirring, gritty and at times quite brutal
epic fantasy' Tor.com 'This series promises to be the standout epic
fantasy for the ages' Fantasy Book Critic
ONE ENEMY HAS FALLEN. A GREATER ONE REMAINS. NOW IT'S WAR . . . The
Red Knight withstood the full might of his enemy, and won the day.
In a victory which will be remembered through the ages, he brought
disparate factions together and turned them into allies against a
more powerful foe than they had ever seen. Now, he will need his
allies more than ever. Because behind one adversary hid another -
one with allies of their own - whose goal was never to destroy
Alba, but to distract the Kingdom while achieving his true aim. And
whatever it is, it's probably not in the Red Knight's interest.
With one army defeated, now the Red Knight must fight again . . .
and for every one of his allies there is a corresponding enemy.
Spread out in different lands, and on sea, it will all come down to
one last gamble. And to whether or not the Red Knight has guessed
their foe's true intentions. With each throw of the dice,
everything could be lost . . .
The gripping and atmospheric sequel to The Red Knight. Full of
breathtaking authentic battle scenes, in a world where anyone might
stab you in the back Loyalty costs money. Betrayal, on the other
hand, is free. When the Emperor is taken hostage, the Red Knight
and his men find their services in high demand - and themselves
surrounded by enemies. The country is in revolt, the capital city
is besieged and any victory will be hard won. But The Red Knight
has a plan. The question is, can he negotiate the political,
magical, real and romantic battlefields at the same time -
especially when intends to be victorious on them all? Readers can't
put down The Fell Sword: 'I loved the setting of The Fell Sword and
all of it's bright, shiny, polished medieval-doings . . . Cameron
has a way of writing battles that makes them feel so authentic'
Goodreads reviewer, 'An amazingly complex story with plots and
subplots that pull you right into the world . . . There were also a
few unexpected twists and some very interesting revelations'
Goodreads reviewer, 'This is a fantasy novel, but much more than
that. It comes very close to Medieval Historical Fiction with a
twist' Goodreads reviewer, 'Amazing battle scenes yet again,
cinematic and exquisite detail. From maneuvers to arms and armour'
Goodreads reviewer, 'I have heard the Traitor Son Cycle compared to
the Malazan Book of the Fallen, and I clearly see that. It's got
the scope, the diverse cast of characters, the many interweaving
storylines . . . I can't wait to see where this goes' Goodreads
reviewer, 'Takes the reader into the depths of the politics of the
world, a truly dark murky, back stabbing politics, politics fueled
by ambition and magic . . . It's exactly what a middle book should
be, if not more, many middle books are a pause, this is anything
but' Goodreads reviewer,
Twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to
stand between you and the Wild.
Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyvern's
jaws snap shut on your helmet in the hot stink of battle, and the
beast starts to rip the head from your shoulders. But if standing
and fighting is hard, leading a company of men - or worse, a
company of mercenaries - against the smart, deadly creatures of the
Wild is even harder.
It takes all the advantages of birth, training, and the luck of the
devil to do it.
The Red Knight has all three, he has youth on his side, and he's
determined to turn a profit. So when he hires his company out to
protect an Abbess and her nunnery, it's just another job. The abby
is rich, the nuns are pretty and the monster preying on them is
nothing he can't deal with.
Only it's not just a job. It's going to be a war. . .
SOME ARE BORN TO POWER SOME SEIZE IT AND SOME HAVE THE WISDOM NEVER
TO WIELD IT The Red Knight has stood against soldiers, against
armies and against the might of an empire without flinching. He's
fought on real and on magical battlefields alike, and now he's
facing one of the greatest challenges yet. A tournament. A joyous
spring event, the flower of the nobility will present arms and ride
against each other for royal favour and acclaim. It's a political
contest - and one which the Red Knight has the skill to win. But
the stakes may be higher than he thinks. The court of Alba has been
infiltrated by a dangerous faction of warlike knights, led by the
greatest knight in the world: Jean de Vrailly - and the prize he's
fighting for isn't royal favour, but the throne of Alba itself.
Where there is competition there is opportunity; the question is,
will the Red Knight take it? Or will the creatures of the Wild
seize their chance instead . . .
Before iron helmets and steel swords, when dragons roamed the
world, was an age of bronze and stone, when the Gods walked the
earth, and people lived in terror. A scribe, a warlord, a dancer, a
mute insect and a child should have no chance against the might of
the bickering gods and their cruel games. But the gods themselves
are old, addicted to their own games of power, and now their fates
may lie in the hands of mere mortals . . . By divine plan a plague
of cannibals has been unleashed across the world, forming an armada
which preys on all who cross their path. Meanwhile the people who
allied against the gods have been divided, each taking their own
path to attack the heavens - if they can survive the tide of war
which has been sent against them. All they need is the right
distraction, and the right opportunity, to deal a blow against the
gods themselves . . . An original, visceral epic weaving together
the mythologies of a dozen pantheons of gods and heroes to create
something new and magical, this tale of the revolt against the
tyranny which began in Against All Gods is a must read from a
master of the fantasy genre.
Only fools think war is simple. Or glorious. Some are warriors,
some captains; others tend to the fallen or feed the living. But on
the magic-drenched battlefield, information is the lifeblood of
victory, and Aranthur is about to discover that carrying messages,
scouting the enemy, keeping his nerve, and passing on orders is
more dangerous, and more essential, then an inexperienced soldier
could imagine . . . especially when everything starts to go wrong.
Battle has been joined - on the field, in the magical sphere, and
in the ever-shifting political arena . . . Praise for Miles Cameron
'A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy - world building,
characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles Cameron
is at the top of his game. To say I loved it is an understatement'
John Gwynne 'Miles Cameron is back with a brand new series and
you're going to be hooked from the very beginning. A fresh take on
the typical farm boy turned hero fantasy, this is everything you
could possibly want in a fantasy series' The Bibliophile Chronicles
'A stirring, gritty and at times quite brutal epic fantasy' Tor.com
'This series promises to be the standout epic fantasy for the ages'
Fantasy Book Critic
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