Blood Follows: The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, Book One

All is not well in Lamentable Moll. A sinister diabolical killer stalks the port citys narrow barrow-humped streets and panic grips the citizens like a fever. Emancipor Reese is no exception and indeed with his legendary ill luck its worse for him than for most. Not only was his previous employer the unknown killers latest victim but Emancipor is out of work. And with his dearest wife terminally comfortable with the manner of life to which she asserts she has become accustomed (or at least to which she aspires) -- for her and their two whelps -- all other terrors grow limp and pale for poor Emancipor. But perhaps his luck has finally changed for two strangers have come to Lamentable Moll... and they have nailed to the centre post in Fishmongers Round a note requesting the services of a manservant. This is surely a remarkable opportunity for the hapless Emancipor Reese... no matter that the note reeks with death-warded magic; no matter that the barrow ghosts themselves howl with fear every night; and certainly no matter that Lamentable Moll itself is about to erupt in a frenzy of terror-inspired anarchy.... Skyhorse Publishing under our Night Shade and Talos imprints is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera time travel hard SF alien invasion near-future dystopia) fantasy (grimdark sword and sorcery contemporary urban fantasy steampunk alternative history) and horror (zombies vampires and the occult and supernatural) and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller a national bestseller or a Hugo or Nebula award-winner we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.