As the world watches, a legend rises . . . Tiberian Arelius, the fallen Patriarch. Akura Malice, Queen of Shadows. Seshethkunaaz, King of Dragons. Reigan Shen, Emperor of Lions. Luminous Queen Sha Miara. The Eight-Man Empire. Northstrider.The Monarchs, the most powerful sacred artists on Cradle, rule with unquestioned authority. They are mysterious and distant, and catching a glimpse of one is privilege enough for a lifetime.Now, they have all gathered in one place, bringing their heirs and greatest students together for a competition to determine whose successor is the best in the world:The Uncrowned King tournament.Uncrowned is the thrilling seventh instalment in the Cradle Series, following Underlord. Continue the adventure in Wintersteel. * * *Praise for the Cradle series:‘Endlessly addictive . . . Manages to make reading feel like a full-contact sport'– Matt Dinniman, bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl‘Adventure, action, and incredible characters’– Travis Baldree, bestselling author of Legends & Lattes