In the brutal Kingdom of Night, the Thorns are elite swordsmen, masterpieces of blood magic and blade, forged by savage training and tempered in dark, ancient rites.
At the culmination of his training, a Thorn is soul-bound to protect his lord to the death. But not every Thorn serves willingly…
: Izakiel was born to rule, but his scheming father tore the crown from his hands. Sentenced to serve his younger brother, the new heir to the kingdom, Izak will be captain of the royal guard until he dies. If he can survive the Thorns’ brutal training.
: Aaram’s tribe was slaughtered by the Armies of Night. Shamefully taken alive, the sea-born warrior faces a lifetime of slavery protecting the very king he swore vengeance against. He must find a way to shatter the magical shackles before they snap shut on his soul.
: Twelve-year-old Brat traded the gallows for a sword. He’s the quickest study the Thorns have ever seen, but the young rogue is carrying a deadly secret that could lead to an even messier end than the noose he escaped.
To defy the crown is a death sentence, but they’re already as good as dead. They’ll sacrifice whatever they have left to take the King of Night down with them.
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From bestselling author eden Hudson comes the new dark fantasy series The Strong Gods, perfect for fans of George RR Martin’s Game of Thrones, Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy, Dave Duncan’s King’s Blades, and Jay Kristoff’s Empire of the Vampire.
