The Ruin of Kings is the first book in Jenn Lyons's epic new series. But maybe Kihrin isn't fated to save the empire. Kihrin also discovers the old tales lied about many things: dragons, demons, gods, prophecies, true love - and the hero always winning. He becomes tangled in a plot to kill the Emperor, rob the Imperial Vaults, claim a god-slaying sword and free bound demons to wreak havoc across the land. Soon Kihrin attempts to escape his relative's dangerous schemes, but finds himself in far deeper waters. He must also discover why his murderous father finds Kihrin more valuable alive than dead. But far from living the dream, Kihrin finds himself practically a prisoner, at the mercy of his new family's power plays and ambitions. That night also leads to him being claimed as a lost son of that prince's royal house.
Kihrin flees but he's marked by a demon and his life will never be the same again. There he witnesses a prince performing a terrifying dark-magic ritual. One day he overreaches by targeting an absent noble's mansion, hunting for jewels. I loved it" Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians What if you weren't the hero? Kihrin grew up on tales of long-lost princes and grand quests - despite being raised in a brothel, making money as a musician and street thief. enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. TO BE PRODUCED INTO A MAJOR TELEVISION SERIES FROM ANNAPURNA TV "What an extraordinary book. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. ‘A fantastic page-turner with a heady blend of great characters' The Ruin of Kings is the first book in Jenn Lyons's extraordinary series, A Chorus of Dragons. Then again, maybe Kihrin isn’t the hero, for he’s not destined to save the empire. Those old stories lied about many things too, especially the myth that the hero always wins. And every side – from gods and demons to dragons and mages – want him as their pawn. Kihrin is horrified to learn he’s at the centre of an ancient prophecy. However, escaping his jewelled cage just makes matters worse. But far from living the dream, Kihrin’s at the mercy of his new family’s ruthless ambitions. Kihrin’s plight brings him to the attention of royalty, who claim him as the lost son of their immoral prince. Then he raids the wrong house, he’s marked by a demon and life will never be the same again. He also steals, desperate to buy a way out of Quur’s slums. Īs a bard’s apprentice, Kihrin grew up with tales of legendary deeds. When destiny calls, there's no fighting back. In this thunderously good read, prophecy and magic combine in an incredible epic of imperial politics, gods and demons. The most anticipated fantasy debut of the year.
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