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War is coming. Fleet Command seems to know it already, and representatives of the Empire’s intelligence bureau have made it clear that they most certainly know it too.
But when it comes to identifying the true threat, special operative Elm Caden has the nauseating feeling that nobody is looking in the right place. Trained to meet the demands of his Empress at all costs, no matter where the evidence might lead, a large part of him has to wonder just how accidental this error actually is.
While the Imperial Combine of Earth prepares to move against the Viskr — old enemies now believed to be covertly orchestrating attacks in human territory — Caden looks outwards to the Deep Shadows, the vast areas of unexplored space between the bright, spiral arms of the galaxy.
And he can feel true malevolence staring back at him.
Acclaimed by readers for its detailed world-building, engaging characters, and fresh, modern feel, this extraordinary debut novel is an immersive and multi-layered story. It slams open the door to a rich, new universe; a universe as vast as it is disturbingly real.
But when it comes to identifying the true threat, special operative Elm Caden has the nauseating feeling that nobody is looking in the right place. Trained to meet the demands of his Empress at all costs, no matter where the evidence might lead, a large part of him has to wonder just how accidental this error actually is.
While the Imperial Combine of Earth prepares to move against the Viskr — old enemies now believed to be covertly orchestrating attacks in human territory — Caden looks outwards to the Deep Shadows, the vast areas of unexplored space between the bright, spiral arms of the galaxy.
And he can feel true malevolence staring back at him.
Acclaimed by readers for its detailed world-building, engaging characters, and fresh, modern feel, this extraordinary debut novel is an immersive and multi-layered story. It slams open the door to a rich, new universe; a universe as vast as it is disturbingly real.
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Position in Series...
This is the first novel in the Great War of the Shaeld series.
- > Steal from the Devil <
- List of the Dead
- The Ravening Deep
— I Dream of Damastion (TBC)
— The Granite Whistle (TBC) - From Shattered Stars
— A Storm to the Savage (TBC)
— Forge Ruinous (TBC) - Whom Gods Shall Fear (2019)
Volume Details...
- First published: 21st December 2013
- Current Edition: 3rd (May 2016), revision 3.04
- 79,200 words
- 318 pages (Print)
- X-Ray Content: last updated 4th March 2018 (?)
- Audiobook: 9 hrs approx.
- MatchBook: FREE (?)
- Goodreads Entry
- ASIN: B00HFRRE4Q
- ISBN-10: 1533144818
- ISBN-13: 978-1533144812
- Paper Format: 5x8"
Characters:
Minor and Mentions
Ider Firenz • Mostrum Appatine • Lobas Maggine • Chellis Bel-Osanda • Kulik Molcomb • Rupus Dyne • Gordl Branathes • March Bel-Askis • Sashan Geneve • Quisten Leksis • Silane Creid • Medran Morlum • Chia Caden • Lau Caden • Modim Caden • Frewn Pensh • Brokko Daxon • Taliam Norskine • Kohoi Chun • Maxil Brohidder • Halfre Blesson • Omin Volkas • Prem • Pavin Volkas • Junn Delanka • Irim Su • Joarn Kages • Ohl Ain • Tassa Riese • Vella Laekan • Woban Klade • The Chamberlain • Arisia • Danil Bel-Ures • Udis Pinsetti • Gendin Throam • Brehim • Caela • Jaias Midraide • The Empress