Justin Lee Anderson's sensational epic fantasy debut was voted best self-published fantasy book of the year* and begins a tale of magic, mayhem, and a ragtag group of adventurers who just might be the key to saving their kingdom.

"Excellent - full of great characters, tense action scenes and truly surprising twists. A highly recommended read." - James Islington

The war is over, but peace can be hell.

Demons continue to burn farmlands, violent mercenaries roam the wilds, and a plague is spreading. The country of Eidyn is on its knees.

In a society that fears and shuns him, Aranok is the first mage to be named King's Envoy. And his latest task is to restore an exiled foreign queen to her throne.

The band of allies he assembles each have their own unique skills. But they are strangers to one another, and at every step across the ravaged land, a new threat emerges, lies are revealed, and distrust could destroy everything they are working for. Somehow, Aranok must bring his companions together and uncover the conspiracy that threatens the kingdom--before war returns to the realms again.

​"Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure is sure to please fans of David Gemmell." - Anthony Ryan

"Exquisite." - Gareth Hanrahan

"Strikingly intense . . . . Immersive and thoroughly compelling." - SFX

For more from Justin Lee Anderson, check out:

The Eidyn Saga
The Lost War
The Bitter Crown

*Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off

Author: Justin Lee Anderson
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 05/16/2023
Series: The Eidyn Saga #1
Pages: 528
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.20h x 5.90w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9780316454070


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/06/2023
Booklist 04/15/2023 pg. 29

About the Author
Justin Lee Anderson spent 15 years as a professional writer and editor before his debut novel, Carpet Diem, was published in 2015 and won a 2018 Audie award. Since 2018 he has been writing full time, alongside working on scripts with his wife, Juliet, who he met through a BBC scriptwriting contest. They live just outside his hometown of Edinburgh with their Brady Bunch family of five kids.