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''I couldn''t put it down'' Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible LibraryIn the Raverran Empire, magic is scarce and those born with power are strictly controlled - taken as children and conscripted into the Falcon Army. Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage-mark and thieving to survive. But hers is a rare and dangerous magic, one that could threaten the entire empire.Lady Amalia Cornaro was never meant to be a Falconer. Heiress and scholar, she was born into a treacherous world of political machinations. But fate has bound the heir and the mage. And as war looms on the horizon, a single spark could turn their city into a pyre.SET IN A RICH WORLD OF POLITICAL INTRIGUE AND DANGEROUS MAGIC, THE TETHERED MAGE IS A SPELLBINDING DEBUT FROM A MAJOR NEW TALENT.''An enchanting voice and an original world you won''t want to leave'' RJ Barker, author of The Bone Ships''I raced through this exquisite debut in three days and adored it'' Fantasy Book Review''A breathtaking book. Equal parts fantasy and political intrigue, The Tethered Mage pulls readers relentlessly through labyrinthine turns of conspiracy, adventure and romance'' BookPageBooks by Melissa Caruso:Swords and FireThe Tethered MageThe Defiant HeirThe Unbound EmpireRooks and RuinThe Obsidian TowerThe Quicksilver CourtThe Ivory Tomb

''Melissa Caruso has taken things to an ENTIRELY new level of awesome'' Powder and PageAcross the border, the Witch Lords are preparing for war. But before an invasion of Raverra can begin, all seventeen Witch Lords must gather to agree a course of action. Lady Amalia Cornaro knows that this conclave might be her only chance to stifle the growing flames of war. Amalia and her warlock Zaira must go behind enemy lines, using every ounce of wit and cunning they have to avert the coming conflict. If they fail, it will all come down to swords and fire.The Defiant Heir continues the spellbinding tale of courtly intrigue and dangerous magic that began with Gemmell Award shortlisted debut The Tethered Mage.Praise for the series:''Caruso has really hit her fantasy stride with The Defiant Heir'' CultureflyThe Tethered Mage is an excellent debut novel that set a high bar for its follow up, but The Defiant Heir takes the series to the next level in every way . . . I can hardly contain my excitement for the third instalment'' Fantasy Book Cafe''I couldn''t put it down'' Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library I raced through this exquisite debut in three days and adored it'' - Fantasy Book Review''An enchanting voice and an original world you won''t want to leave'' RJ Barker, author of The Bone Ships''A breathtaking book. Equal parts fantasy and political intrigue, The Tethered Mage pulls readers relentlessly through labyrinthine turns of conspiracy, adventure and romance'' BookPageBooks by Melissa Caruso:Swords and FireThe Tethered MageThe Defiant HeirThe Unbound EmpireRooks and RuinThe Obsidian TowerThe Quicksilver CourtThe Ivory Tomb

''This is a series worth your time'' The Quill to LiveWhile winter snows keep the invading armies of the Witch Lord Ruven at bay, Lady Amalia Cornaro and the fire warlock Zaira attempt to change the fate of mages in the Serene Empire forever. But on the night of Raverra''s great masquerade, Ruven executes a devastating surprise strike at the heart of the Empire - threatening everything Amalia holds most dear.To stand a chance of defeating Ruven, Amalia and Zaira must face their worst nightmares, expose their deepest secrets and unleash Zaira''s ravaging fire.The Unbound Empire is the epic finale to the spellbinding tale of courtly intrigue and dangerous magic that began with The Tethered Mage and The Defiant Heir.Praise for the series:''I couldn''t put it down'' Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible LibraryI raced through this exquisite debut in three days and adored it'' Fantasy Book Review''An enchanting voice and an original world you won''t want to leave'' RJ Barker, author of The Bone Ships''A breathtaking book. Equal parts fantasy and political intrigue, The Tethered Mage pulls readers relentlessly through labyrinthine turns of conspiracy, adventure and romance'' BookPageBooks by Melissa Caruso:Swords and FireThe Tethered MageThe Defiant HeirThe Unbound EmpireRooks and RuinThe Obsidian TowerThe Quicksilver CourtThe Ivory Tomb

''This is a truly ex­cellent fantasy and an epic beginning for a new trilogy'' LocusOne woman will either save an entire continent or completely destroy it in a captivating epic fantasy bursting with intrigue and mystery, broken magic and betrayal.''Guard the tower, ward the stone. Find your answers writ in bone. Keep your trust through wits or war - nothing must unseal the door.''Deep within Gloamingard Castle lies a black tower. Sealed by magic, it guards a dangerous secret that has been contained for thousands of years.As Warden, Ryxander knows the warning passed down through generations: nothing must unreal the Door. But one impetuous decision will leave her with blood on her hands - and unleash a threat that could doom the world to darkness.''A classic, breath-taking adventure brim-full of dangerous magic and clever politics. This is a book that will thrill and delight any fantasy fan'' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne''A must-read for lovers of high fantasy'' C. L. Polk, World Fantasy Award-winning author Witchmark ''With this novel, Melissa Caruso solidifies herself as one of my favourite authors. The Obsidian Tower is a masterpiece of character driven fantasy . . . I was enthralled from the first page'' Fantasy Book Review

The Quicksilver Court continues the wildly original epic fantasy series bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties and broken magic that began with The Obsidian Tower.Ryxander has failed. Unsealed by her blood, the Door hidden within the black tower of Gloamingard has opened. Now, for the first time since the age of the Graces, demons walk the world.As tensions grow between nations, all eyes - and daggers - are set on Morgrain, which has fallen under the Demon of Discord''s control. When an artefact with the power to wipe out all life in a domain is stolen, Ryx will do whatever it takes to save her home from destruction. But success may demand a larger sacrifice from Ryx than she could have imagined.Praise for Melissa Caruso''Caruso is a terrific writer who weaves fascinating and intricate fantasy tales'' Grimdark Magazine''With this novel, Melissa Caruso solidifies herself as one of my favourite authors. The Obsidian Tower is a masterpiece of character-driven fantasy . . . I was enthralled from the first page'' Fantasy Book Review''This is a truly ex­cellent fantasy and an epic beginning for a new trilogy. I can''t wait to see what [Caruso] does next'' Locus

''Truly ex­cellent fantasy'' Locus on The Obsidian Tower The Ivory Tomb concludes the wildly original epic fantasy series bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic that began with The Obsidian Tower.The Dark Days have returned. The Demon of Carnage mercilessly cuts through villagers and armies. The Demon of Corruption rots the land. The Serene Empire and the Witch Lords race towards war. And in the middle of it all stands Rxyander, the Warden of Gloamingard. Burdened by conflicting loyalties and guilt, Ryx searches desperately for a way to defeat the demons before the world she loves is completely destroyed. To find answers, she''ll have to return to where it all started. . . the black tower at the heart of Gloamingard. By blood the Door was opened and only by blood will the Dark Days end. Praise for the series:''With this novel, Melissa Caruso solidifies herself as one of my favourite authors. The Obsidian Tower is a masterpiece of character-driven fantasy . . . I was enthralled from the first page'' Fantasy Book Review''Block out time to binge this can''t-stop story filled with danger and unexpected disaster . . . The Obsidian Tower is a must-read for lovers of high fantasy'' C. L. Polk, World Fantasy Award-winning author''A classic, breathtaking adventure brim-full of dangerous magic and clever politics. This is a book that will thrill and delight any fantasy fan'' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne''Brimming with delights: gripping suspense, bombastic magic, political scheming, fascinating creatures, and ill-advised romance.'' Jon Skovron, on The Obsidian Tower

FALL HEADFIRST INTO A WHIP-SMART ADVENTURE FANTASY PACKED FULL OF MURDER, MYSTERY AND MIND-BENDING MAGIC.''A time-bending triumph, a compelling adventure . . . gorgeous, witty, fast-paced and atmospheric'' Locus''I completely adored this book and would read a dozen more of Kembral''s adventures''Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-SirafiRenowned investigator Kembral Thorne is determined to enjoy herself at the year-turning ball despite the presence of her nemesis, notorious cat burglar Rika Nonesuch. But when the guests start dropping dead, Kem has no choice but to get to work. At the heart of the mayhem is a mysterious clock that sends the ballroom down into strange and otherworldly new layers of reality every time it chimes. As the party plunges through increasingly dangerous versions of their city, Kem will have to rely on her wits - and Rika - to unravel the mystery before catastrophe is unleashed on their world.''A masterpiece - filled with excitement, romance and characters you would protect with your life . . . Unmissable!Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter''Melissa Caruso''s writing is razor-sharp and this book is one heck of a page-turner''Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of The Wyld''An absolute delight!''Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January''A brilliant, breathlessly twisty fantasy adventure that I utterly adored'' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine ThroneFive-star reader reviews:''Oh dear god I loved this book . . . I hope I can convince some of you to read this when it''s out, because WOW''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I just loved every second of this''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''What a book! I immediately fell in love with it . . . Definite 5 stars!!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A queer, locked-room, time-hopping fantasy? Yes please! . . . I really hope there are more adventures for Kembral and Rika because this wasn''t nearly enough!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Absolutely adored this book . . . a swashbuckling good time''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I absolutely love this book''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A stunning blend of fantasy and intrigue, masterfully weaving together high-stakes action and deeply emotional storytelling''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This was such a thrilling read. I loved every second of it''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This was such an exciting book and is one of the best page-turning fantasy books I''ve read all year. It was fun, it was weird, a bit camp, and a lot bad ass''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It is truly brilliant and deserves to be read by everyone''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Last Soul Among Wolves is the dazzling second instalment in Melissa Caruso''s bestselling Echo Archives series, a whip-smart fantasy adventure packed with murder, mystery and mind-bending magic. All Kembral Thorne wants is to finish her maternity leave in peace. But when her best friend drags her to a will reading at a decrepit island mansion - along with her once-rival, now-girlfriend Rika Nonesuch - she finds an unexpected reunion of her childhood crew . . . and a deadly curse she must now unravel.To save her friends, Kem and Rika must once more race against the clock and descend into other realities. But the mansion is full of old secrets and new schemes, and soon the game becomes far more dangerous than they could ever have imagined.Praise for the series:''I completely adored this book and would read a dozen more of Kembral''s adventures''Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi''A masterpiece - filled with excitement, romance and characters you would protect with your life . . . Unmissable!Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard DaughterReaders are loving The Last Soul Among Wolves!I will never not laugh and cry and flat out cheer while reading a Kembral Thorne book⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Book two blew my socks off''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Rare example of the second book in the series outshining the first! . . . I would eat up a whole extended series of adventures in this fascinating world''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'' If you liked the first one, you will love and devour The Last Soul Among Wolves''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''You couldn''t have asked for a better sequel''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Oh my God the worldbuilding and the mystery! . . . So, so good!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I read this in one sitting - Caruso just keeps getting better and better!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐