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The highly anticipated third book in Sabaa Tahir's New York Times bestselling Ember Quartet.

Beyond the Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger.

The Blood Shrike, Helene Aquilla, is assailed on all sides. Emperor Marcus, haunted by his past, grows increasingly unstable, while the Commandant capitalizes on his madness to bolster her own power. As Helene searches for a way to hold back the approaching darkness, her sister's life and the lives of all those in the Empire hang in the balance.

Far to the east, Laia of Serra knows the fate of the world lies not in the machinations of the Martial court, but in stopping the Nightbringer. But while hunting for a way to bring him down, Laia faces unexpected threats from those she hoped would aid her, and is drawn into a battle she never thought she'd have to fight.

And in the land between the living and the dead, Elias Veturius has given up his freedom to serve as Soul Catcher. But in doing so, he has vowed himself to an ancient power that will stop at nothing to ensure Elias's devotion – even at the cost of his humanity.

©2018 Sabaa Tahir Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR THE EMBER QUARTET:

‘The writing is as smooth as silk and keeps one reading long after the lights should have been out’
Robin Hobb, bestselling author of Assassin’s Apprentice

‘Sabaa Tahir shows us light in darkness, hope in a world of despair, and the human spirit reaching for greatness in difficult times’
Brandon Sanderson, bestselling author of the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series

‘A harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human’
Washington Post

‘Takes you into a world as bloody and ruthless as Game of Thrones, but there’s a tender and humane heart to these books, too’
New York Times

‘An explosive, heartbreaking, epic debut that will keep you glued to the pages’
Marie Lu, bestselling author of Legend

‘This book is dark, complex, vivid, and romantic—expect to be completely transported’
MTV.com

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All four narrators wonderfully express the pain and joy of the entwining characters as they continue to develop because of, and in spite of, the world around them.
This section of the story contains some of the most significant pay offs for story threads I had barely noticed being set up in the preceding books and I eagerly anticipate getting to experience the fourth volume.

Rich performances of a deeply emotional story

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This is my favourite in the entire series so far! So gut wrenching and keeps me on the edge of my seat. Again, narrations were fantastic!

I loved when Laia and Strike looks at each other and understood each other without having to speak a single word. FANTASTIC!

Favourite one in the series so far!

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från första stunden, nu vill jag veta hur det ska sluta! Men saker börjar dra ihop sig! :)

Trollbunden

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I've loved every part of this series so far, can't wait for the next book!

love it!

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I enjoyed this one nearly as much as the previous too. but there was just something missing for me. I feel Elias's charector wasn't as strong and it just felt like he lost himself. Perhaps there is cause for this for the next book? Who knows. Anyway I still look forward to the final book.

Very good.

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