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''A hugely entertaining debut'' John Gwynne''Epic fantasy as it should be; big, bold and very addictive'' Starburst''A great romp in a brilliantly realised setting . . . I have lost sleep, forgotten food and made this the thing I pick up every moment I can get'' SFFWorldA shadow has fallen over the Tressian Republic.Ruling families plot against one another with sharp words and sharper knives, heedless of the threat posed by the invading armies of the Hadari Empire. The Republic faces its darkest hour. Yet as Tressia falls, heroes rise.Game of Thrones meets the Last Kingdom in Matthew Ward''s Legacy of Ash - an unmissable epic fantasy debut of vicious intrigue, ancient magic and the eternal clash of empires.''Incredible action scenes'' Fantasy Hive''Magnificent and epic'' Grimdark magazine''Rivals Brandon Sanderson''s Words of Radiance. It''s really good'' EngadgetThe Legacy TrilogyLegacy of AshLegacy of Steel Legacy of Light

''Outstanding'' Publishers Weekly (starred review)Warfare, myth and magic collide in Legacy of Steel, the spectacular sequel to Matthew Ward''s acclaimed fantasy debut, Legacy of Ash. A year has passed since an unlikely alliance saved the Tressian Republic from fire and darkness - at great cost. Thousands perished, and Viktor Akadra - the Republic''s champion - has disappeared. While the ruling council struggles to mend old wounds, other factions sense opportunity. The insidious Parliament of Crows schemes in the shadows, while to the east the Hadari Emperor gathers his armies. As turmoil spreads across the Republic, its ripples are felt in the realms of the divine. War is coming . . . and this time the gods themselves will take sides.Praise for the series:''A hugely entertaining debut'' John Gwynne''Epic fantasy as it should be; big, bold and very addictive'' Starburst''Incredible action scenes'' Fantasy Hive''Magnificent and epic'' Grimdark MagazineThe Legacy TrilogyLegacy of AshLegacy of SteelLegacy of LightThe Soulfire SagaThe Darkness Before ThemThe Fire Within Them

''Expertly wrought . . . a vigorous, bravura saga'' Publishers Weekly (starred review) Warfare, myth and magic collide in Legacy of Light, the spectacular conclusion to Matthew Ward''s acclaimed Legacy trilogy. For the first time in many years, the Tressian Republic and the Hadari Empire are at peace. But war never sleeps. In Tregard, Empress Melanna Saranal struggles to protect a throne won at great cost. In Tressia, Lord Protector Viktor Droshna pursues forbidden power to restore all he''s lost.As the sins of the past are once more laid bare, every road leads to war. Darkness gathers, alliances shatter and one final battle looms. What hope remains, lies within the light.Praise for the series:''Hugely entertaining'' John Gwynne''Epic fantasy as it should be; big, bold and very addictive'' Starburst''Incredible action scenes'' Fantasy Hive''Magnificent and epic'' Grimdark Magazine The Legacy TrilogyLegacy of AshLegacy of SteelLegacy of LightThe Soulfire SagaThe Darkness Before ThemThe Fire Within Them

''The Darkness Before Them brims with magic, monsters and intrigue, and the depth of the world is wonderfully, enthrallingly complex . . . a delight'' Ben GalleyALL PATHS LEAD TO VENGEANCEThese are dark times for the Kingdom of Khalad. As the magical mists of the Veil devour the land, the populace struggles beneath the rule of ruthless noble houses and their uncaring immortal king.Kat doesn''t care about any of that. A talented thief, she''s pursuing one big score that will settle the debt that destroyed her family. No easy feat in a realm where indentured spirits hold vigil over every vault and treasure room. However, Kat has a unique gift: she can speak to those spirits, and even command them. She''ll need every advantage she can get.Kat''s not a hero. She just wants to be free. To have her old life back. But as rebellion rekindles and the war for Khalad''s future begins, everyone - Kat included - will have to pick a side.Set in a world of ancient myth and dangerous magic, The Darkness Before Them begins a heart-pounding adventure where a thief dares to seek vengeance - and finds herself on the path to war.''Full of action, heart, betrayal, and set in a dark, engaging world, this book continues Ward''s ability to deliver doorstopper dark fantasy that you just can''t put down'' Grimdark Magazine Praise for Matthew Ward''Epic fantasy as it should be: big, bold and very addictive'' Starburst Magazine''Magnificant and epic'' Grimdark Magazine ''Hugely entertaining'' John Gywnne''Incredible action scenes'' Fantasy Hive Books by Matthew Ward:The Soulfire SagaThe Darkness Before ThemThe Fire Within ThemThe Legacy trilogyLegacy of AshLegacy of SteelLegacy of Light

Set in a world of ancient myth and dangerous magic, The Fire Within Them continues a heart-pounding adventure where a thief dares to seek vengeance - and finds herself on the path to war.For the first time in a millennia, the kingdom of Khalad is divided. The Battle of Athenoch has fanned the spark of Bashar Vallant''s rebellion to a raging flame. Tyzanta, jewel of the east, has declared for his cause, and other cities have followed. Vallant, the people''s hero, may soon be powerful enough to challenge Caradan Diar, Khalad''s immortal king.But such power demands great personal sacrifice.Afflicted with omen rot after channelling the Deadwinds to save Athenoch from the koilos army, Kat searches for a means to stop the disease killing her as it did her mother. Her journey will uncover secrets long since buried - secrets concerning her past, her family and the kingdom itself. Eventually she''ll learn that the past never stays buried in Khalad - and that the truth can cut deeper than any blade.Praise for the Soulfire Saga''Full of action, heart, betrayal, and set in a dark, engaging world, this book continues Ward''s ability to deliver doorstopper dark fantasy that you just can''t put down'' Grimdark Magaine ''The Darkness Before Them brims with magic, monsters and intrigue, and the depth of the world is wonderfully, enthrallingly complex . . . a delight'' Ben Galley''After setting up the pieces for a familiar fantasy caper, Ward neatly reassembles this story into a thoughtful examination of the limits of duty and loyalty . . . A promising series launch'' Publishers Weekly ''Fantastic . . . a completely captivating start to a new series'' Grimdark Dad''Ward has built a vast history into this world with an interesting magic system of runes and tattoos'' SFFWorldAlso by Matthew Ward:The Soulfire SagaThe Darkness Before ThemThe Legacy trilogyLegacy of AshLegacy of SteelLegacy of Light

The Lie That Binds Them is the thrilling conclusion to the Soulfire Saga, an epic fantasy series packed with adventure and intrigue, set in a world of ancient myth and dangerous magic.The Eternity King, Caradan Diar, is dead. But a dread Queen rules in his place and a new age of darkness threatens to overwhelm Khalad.Tyzanta - greatest of the free cities - has fallen to the Queen''s armies. Worse, the leader of the rebellion, Bashar Vallant, is missing, presumed dead.What hope remains rests with Katija Arvish and her allies. They alone know the truth behind the secrets that hold Khalad together. They alone can break the realm''s shackles and deliver freedom to its people.But to do so they must destroy an ancient god of unimaginable power. In the end, the lie that binds them may be their only salvation.''The Darkness Before Them brims with magic, monsters and intrigue, and the depth of the world is wonderfully, enthrallingly complex . . . a delight'' Ben Galley''Full of action, heart, betrayal, and set in a dark, engaging world, The Darkness Before Them continues Ward''s ability to deliver doorstopper dark fantasy that you just can''t put down'' Grimdark Magazine

The rivalry between the Whipples and the Goldwins escalates to an all-out war as the World Record World Championships draw near. When sinister clowns Overkill and Undercut cause a regulation game of hide-and-seek to go horrifically wrong, recordless Arthur Whipple and his unlikely ally, Ruby Goldwin, set out to catch the clowns’ mysterious boss, known only as “the Treasurer.” The young detectives follow the clues through darkened alleyways, dingy nightclubs, and the gothic halls of the World Record Archives, where they unravel the mystery of the Lyon’s Curse and the secrets of their fathers’ shared past. In the end, Arthur must fight to save his family as he struggles to earn his first world record and prove himself worthy of the Whipple name.