"A classic, breathtaking adventure brimful of dangerous magic and clever politics." ―Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne on The Obsidian Tower

The Rooks and Ruin series concludes with this epic fantasy bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic as Ryx fights to defeat the demons and save everything she loves. 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 Rooks and Ruin:

"A must-read for lovers of high fantasy." ―C. L. Polk

"Brimming with delights: gripping suspense, bombastic magic, political scheming, fascinating creatures, and ill-advised romance." ―Jon Skovron

Rooks and Ruin
The Obsidian Tower
The Quicksilver Court
The Ivory Tomb

For more from Melissa Caruso, check out:

Swords and Fire
The Tethered Mage
The Defiant Heir
The Unbroken Empire

Author: Melissa Caruso
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 12/06/2022
Series: Rooks and Ruin #3
Pages: 544
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 8.24h x 5.40w x 1.51d
ISBN: 9780316454391


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/19/2022
Library Journal 10/01/2022 pg. 121
Booklist 10/10/2022

About the Author
Melissa Caruso was born on the summer solstice and went to school in an old mansion with a secret door, but despite this auspicious beginning has yet to develop any known superpowers. Melissa has spent her whole life creating imaginary worlds, and in addition to writing is also an avid LARPer and tabletop gamer. She graduated with honors in Creative Writing from Brown University and has an MFA in Fiction from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Melissa's first novel, The Tethered Mage, was shortlisted for a Gemmell Morningstar award for best fantasy debut.