My name is Sumto. I have met the enemies of the city and prevailed, admittedly as much by luck as judgement. I could not have garnered the little success I can boast had I been alone: there is Sapphire, an assassin in the employ of my father; Meran, my former slave; and there is Jocasta, a sorceress of unexpected skill and strength. They all seem to care about me more than I probably deserve.
Still, the influence of the necromancers over the barbarians of the north is shattered and one of their most powerful members dead. There are armies of the city in the north and the enemy has been pacified. All is well, and Sumto assumes he has an easy time ahead of him... until that suddenly seems very unlikely indeed.
The second of four novels that follow the development of Sumto, a man unknowingly manipulated by someone determined to shape him for his own ends:
Book One: The Last King's Amulet Book Two: The Key To The Grave Book Three: The Invisible Hand Book Four: All The King's Bastards
The four novels may be considered as one long novel.
Review
It did not disappoint, and lead to me buying the next in the series within 30 seconds of finishing this one. - Goodreads reviewer**
Still hooked on the story and look forward to more. - **Goodreads reviewer
Description:
My name is Sumto. I have met the enemies of the city and prevailed, admittedly as much by luck as judgement. I could not have garnered the little success I can boast had I been alone: there is Sapphire, an assassin in the employ of my father; Meran, my former slave; and there is Jocasta, a sorceress of unexpected skill and strength. They all seem to care about me more than I probably deserve.
Still, the influence of the necromancers over the barbarians of the north is shattered and one of their most powerful members dead. There are armies of the city in the north and the enemy has been pacified. All is well, and Sumto assumes he has an easy time ahead of him... until that suddenly seems very unlikely indeed.
The second of four novels that follow the development
of Sumto, a man unknowingly manipulated by someone determined to shape
him for his own ends:
Book One: The Last King's Amulet
Book Two: The Key To The Grave
Book Three: The Invisible Hand
Book Four: All The King's Bastards
The four novels may be considered as one long novel.
Review
It did not disappoint, and lead to me buying the next in the series within 30 seconds of finishing this one. - Goodreads reviewer**
Still hooked on the story and look forward to more. - **Goodreads reviewer