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The final part of the critically acclaimed Braided Path trilogyThe war that is tearing apart the ancient Empire of Saramyr is reaching its apocalyptic conclusion. The Weavers have stepped from the shadows and taken control, the capital is a demon-haunted nightmare, the land ridden by pestilence. New, terrifying demons, immune to all but magic, have been unleashed on the cities and armies of the resistance movement. And the Aberrant hordes are seemingly without end.As the madness of the weavers takes hold their tactics become even more crazed and bloody, and thousands are dying on both sides. Someone must stop the weavers, someone must discover the secrets of what lies at the bottom of the massive pits they have dug across Saramyr.This is the final volume of what has proved to be one of the most original, exotic and exciting epic fantasies of the 21st century. Chris Wooding melds an extraordinary imagination with deft characterisation and a flair for gripping plots.

The astonishing new fantasy from the award-winning author of The Haunting of Alaizabel CrayA subterranean world of vast caverns, underground seas, crystalline forests. A civilisation born of darkness, in darkness, protected by shadows. A city of merchants, whose eyes have turned upward to the surface, where the lethal light of day beats down on their world. A conspiracy so vast that it will swallow them all ...A stunningly original fantasy from a multi-award winning author. With a beautiful baroque world, sharp characterisation and Chris Wooding''s trademark insight into the fantasy genre, the dawning of Halflight is an event more than worth waiting for.

A richly textured, darkly evocative fantasy set in a beautifully realised fantasy world, the Saramyr trilogy tells the story of an empire that rules over a land being overwhelmed by evil.An evil that comes from within the empire''s centre, a sect of magicians close to the throne intent on killing any child born with magical powers. But now the empress has given birth to just such a child and revolution is brewing.Akin to the works of Robin Hobb, this is a hugely involving fantasy set in a world with an enticing oriental flavour.

The second book in the acclaimed new fantasy trilogy The grip of the Weavers on Saramyr''s rulers has grown ever tighter. And all the while the blight that they have brought to the land grips ever more harshly. This cannot last and, sure enough, the land is slipping into civil war.In the growing chaos Kaiku and the orphaned heir-Empress must fight for their destiny and their survival as Saramyr succumbs to the twisting of the Weave and the unknowable ambitions of the secretive Weavers.Chris Wooding has created a vivid and turbulent world with an authentic oriental air and its own rich and ancient history. Across this world plays an action packed plot of politics, violence and betrayal. This is an extraordinary fantasy for the 21st century.

Every now and then, the best person to be the hero . . . is a criminalFrey is the captain of the Ketty Jay, leader of a small and highly dysfunctional band of layabouts. An inveterate womaniser and rogue, he and his gang make a living on the wrong side of the law, avoiding the heavily armed flying frigates of the Coalition Navy. With their trio of ragged fighter craft, they run contraband, rob airships and generally make a nuisance of themselves. So a hot tip on a cargo freighter loaded with valuables seems like a great prospect for an easy heist and a fast buck. Until the heist goes wrong, and the freighter explodes. Suddenly Frey isn''t just a nuisance anymore - he''s public enemy number one, with the Coalition Navy on his tail and contractors hired to take him down. But Frey knows something they don''t. That freighter was rigged to blow, and Frey has been framed to take the fall. If he wants to prove it, he''s going to have to catch the real culprit. He must face liars and lovers, dogfights and gunfights, Dukes and daemons.It''s going to take all his criminal talents to prove he''s not the criminal they think he is ...Readers have been having a blast reading RETRIBUTION FALLS:''Excellent read! So good. Loved it. Great concept, excellent execution'' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Highly, highly recommended and one of the most pure fun novels I read in a long time'' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''It''s fast-paced, high-octaned, unpredictable, and fun. The last ten chapters are un-put-down-able'' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''As far as fans of steampunk should be concerned, they have a champion in Chris Wooding . . . I loved this book''- Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Retribution Falls earns a solid 5 stars and remains one of my all time favourite series''- Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Five stars, fully deserved. I haven''t enjoyed myself like this in a long time'' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Darian Frey is down on his luck. He can barely keep his squabbling crew fed and his rickety aircraft in the sky. Even the simplest robberies seem to go wrong. It''s getting so a man can''t make a dishonest living any more.Enter Captain Grist. He''s heard about a crashed aircraft laden with the treasures of a lost civilisation, and he needs Frey''s help to get it. There''s only one problem. The craft is lying in the trackless heart of a remote island, populated by giant beasts and subhuman monsters.Dangerous, yes. Suicidal, perhaps. Still, Frey''s never let common sense get in the way of a fortune before. But there''s something other than treasure on board that aircraft. Something that a lot of important people would kill for. And it''s going to take all of Frey''s considerable skill at lying, cheating and stealing if he wants to get his hands on it ...Strap yourself in for another tale of adventure and debauchery, pilots and pirates, golems and daemons, double-crosses and double-double-crosses. The crew of the Ketty Jay are back!

Things are finally looking good for Captain Frey and his crew. The Ketty Jay has been fixed up good as new. They''ve got their first taste of fortune and fame. And, just for once, nobody is trying to kill them.Even Trinica Dracken, Frey''s ex-fiancée and long-time nemesis, has given up her quest for revenge. In fact, she''s offered them a job - one that will take them deep into the desert heart of Samarla, the land of their ancient enemies. To a place where the secrets of the past lie in wait for the unwary.Secrets that might very well cost Frey everything.Join the crew of the Ketty Jay on their greatest adventure yet: a story of mayhem and mischief, rooftop chases and death-defying races, murderous daemons, psychopathic golems and a particularly cranky cat. The first time was to clear his name. The second time was for money. This time, Frey''s in a race against the clock for the ultimate prize: to save his own life.

All good things come to an end. And this is it: the last stand of the Ketty Jay and her intrepid crew.They''ve been shot down, set up, double-crossed and ripped off. They''ve stolen priceless treasures, destroyed a ten-thousand-year-old Azryx city and sort-of-accidentally blew up the son of the Archduke. Now they''ve gone and started a civil war. This time, they''re really in trouble.As Vardia descends into chaos, Captain Frey is doing his best to keep his crew out of it. He''s got his mind on other things, not least the fate of Trinica Dracken. But wars have a way of dragging people in, and sooner or later they''re going to have to pick a side. It''s a choice they''ll be staking their lives on.Cities fall and daemons rise. Old secrets are uncovered and new threats revealed. When the smoke clears, who will be left standing?

An omnibus volume of the acclaimed oriental fantasy from one of the genre''s most exciting young talentsThe empire of Saramyr has relied on the secretive sect of Weavers for far too long. Now the Weavers, manipulating space and time through the Weave of existence, are plotting the overthrow of the families. Their motives twisted by the Witchstones they draw their power from.As the empire crumbles the disowned abbearant daughter of the empire and a few scattered rebels must find out the secret of the true nature of the witchstones and rescue the empire from depravity and the rule of demons.Chris Wooding has an unrivalled flair for Machiavellian plotting, explosive description and memorable young characters. This is the ideal first adult fantasy for his teenage fans.

''The Ember Blade is hands down the best fantasy novel I''ve ever read'' Grimdark Magazine

A BAND OF REBELS.A TRAITOR IN THEIR MIDST.A REVOLUTION ABOUT TO BEGIN.It''s been three years since Aren seized the Ember Blade. Three years since they struck the spark they hoped would ignite the revolution. But the flame has failed to catch. The Krodans have crushed Ossia in an iron grip of terror. The revolution seems further away than ever.Far in the north, the Dawnwardens seek to unite the fractious clans of the Fell Folk and create a stronghold from which to retake their land. But even if they can overcome the danger of treachery from within, they still have to contend with the dreadknights. Only the druidess Vika can resist these near-unstoppable foes, and there''s only one of her.But what if there was a weapon that could destroy the dreadknights? A weapon of such power it could turn the tide? A weapon that, if it fell into the wrong hands, might mean the end of all hope?The Shadow Casket has returned from out of the past, and it will save or damn them all.''The Ember Blade is Lord of the Rings for the modern generation - an epic world full of history, depth and adventure'' Ed McDonald, author of Daughter of Redwinter

Collects: Retribution Falls, The Black Lung Captain, The Iron Jackal, The Ace of SkullsFrey is the captain of the Ketty Jay, leader of a small, highly dysfunctional band of layabouts. An inveterate womaniser and rogue, he and his gang make a living on the wrong side of the law, avoiding the heavily armed flying frigates of the Coalition Navy. With their trio of ragged fighter craft they run contraband, rob airships and generally make a nuisance of themselves.In Retribution Falls, a hot tip on a cargo freighter loaded with valuables seems like a great prospect for an easy heist and a fast buck. Until the heist goes wrong, and the freighter explodes. Suddenly Frey isn''t just a nuisance anymore - he''s public enemy number one, with the Coalition Navy on his tail and contractors hired to take him down.Times are tough for the crew in The Black Lung Captain, Enter Captain Grist. He''s heard about a crashed aircraft laden with the treasures of a lost civilisation, and he needs Frey''s help to get it. There''s only one problem. The craft is lying in the trackless heart of a remote island, populated by giant beasts and subhuman monsters. The Iron Jackal takes them deep into the desert heart of Samarla, the land of their ancient enemies. To a place where the secrets of the past lie in wait for the unwary. Secrets that might very well cost Frey everything. The Ace of Skulls: the last stand of the Ketty Jay. They''ve been shot down, set up, double-crossed and ripped off. They''ve stolen priceless treasures, destroyed a ten-thousand-year-old Azryx city and sort-of-accidentally blew up the son of the Archduke. Now they''ve gone and started a civil war. This time, they''re really in trouble.