The Raven Tower

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD Gods meddle in the fates of men men play with the fates of gods and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo Nebula and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. "Absolutely wonderful. . .utterly brilliant." -- The New York Times Book Review For centuries the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Ravens Lease a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Ravens watch the city flourishes. But the Ravens tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself. . .and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever. "Its a delight to read something so different so wonderful and strange." -- Patrick Rothfuss For more Ann Leckie check out: Ancillary Justice Ancillary Sword Ancillary Mercy Provenance