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Age of Ash

Written by: Daniel Abraham
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
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Publisher's Summary

From a Hugo award-winning New York Times bestselling author comes a "fascinating" epic fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city where every story matters (Joe Abercrombie)—and the fate of the city is woven from them all.

Kithamar is a center of trade and wealth, an ancient city with a long, bloody history where countless thousands live and their stories unfold.

This is Alys's.

When her brother is murdered, a petty thief from the slums of Longhill sets out to discover who killed him and why. But the more she discovers about him, the more she learns about herself, and the truths she finds are more dangerous than knives.

Swept up in an intrigue as deep as the roots of Kithamar, where the secrets of the lowest born can sometimes topple thrones, the story Alys chooses will have the power to change everything.

“An atmospheric and fascinating tapestry, woven with skill and patience.” –Joe Abercrombie, New York Times bestselling author of A Little Hatred

For more from Daniel Abraham, check out:

The Dagger and the Coin
The Dragon's Path
The King's Blood
The Tyrant's Law
The Widow's House
The Spider's War

©2022 Daniel Abraham (P)2022 Orbit

What the critics say

“An atmospheric and fascinating tapestry, woven with skill and patience.” (Joe Abercrombie, New York Times best-selling author of A Little Hatred)

“[An] outstanding series debut, which instantly hooks readers with dual mysteries.... Readers will eagerly anticipate the sequel.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

Age of Ash’s Kithamar is a spectacular creation, a city brought to life by dense, intricate worldbuilding and subtle magic. Fans of Scott Lynch or Robert Jackson Bennett will enjoy this one.” (Django Wexler, author of Ashes of the Sun)

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