Without giving anything away you can tell that the author is well versed in real world history and there are many aspects that must have been well researched.īeyond world building the story is basically power struggles among competing houses. They're living in the remnants of their corrupt society with a limited supply of artifacts being all that remains of the epic magic they once had. The myth of Atlantis is used to great effect in establishing a modern times city of Atlantean survivors. What’s not to love? - Ferrett Steinmetz, author of 'Flex' -This text refers to the paperback edition. Potter’s Medicine Show' Sharp dialogue, plus characters you want to follow around just to see what happens next. Scott Reintgen, author of 'Nyxia' This is a highly enjoyable read: take the witty noir of Dashiell Hammett’s The Thin Man, kick it to an alternate present day, add equal portions of action and magic, garnish with a sprig of romance, and you have The Last Sun.

When thrown in beside fascinating magical systems, breathtaking prose, and a relentless plot-this is the tale of Atlantean magic we didn’t know we wanted. The central characters, Rune and Brand, combine the loyalty of Frodo and Samwise with the sacrilege of a pairing like Tyrion and Bronn. We’re invited into an alternative, historical world of staggering breadth and realization.

Edwards takes all the familiar pawns of urban fantasy and makes royalty of them in his debut. Django Wexler, author of 'The Thousand Names' Absolutely sensational. Hartley, New York Times–bestselling author of the Steeplejack series and the Cathedrals of Glass series A fast, fun urban fantasy in a wonderfully original world, full of slam-bang magic and interesting characters. ― Publishers Weekly Jaw-dropping worldbuilding, fluent prose, and an equal blend of noir and snark make for that most delicious of fantasy adventures, an out-of-this-world tale that feels pressingly real. Intriguing worldbuilding and appealing characters set the stage and pique the reader’s interest for sequels. ― Library Journal (STARRED review) Edwards’s debut combines swashbuckling action, political intrigue, and romance into a fast-paced and enjoyable adventure…. Intriguing characters, a fast-paced mystery, and an original magical hierarchy will immediately hook readers, who will eagerly await the next volume in this urban fantasy series.

Edwards's gorgeous debut presents an alternate modern world that is at once unusual and familiar, with a grand interplay of powers formed by family and the supernatural.

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