The Raven Tower - Ann Leckie

Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this breathtaking first fantasy novel from Leckie, a bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke awards. \nGods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. \nIt's a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange.-Patrick Rothfuss \nAbsolutely wonderful...utterly brilliant.-The New York Times Book Review \nFor centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. \nHe watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes. \nBut the Raven's tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself...and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever. \nFor more from Ann Leckie, check out: Ancillary JusticeAncillary SwordAncillary Mercy \nProvenance \n