Michael Kingsman believed he would die by the executioner's bayonet, forever marked as a traitor. Still alive and under the protection of the Orbis Mercenary Company, Michael and his family delve deep into the seemingly opposing conspiracies dividing Haley. With the king's death, the Corrupt Prince and his sister Serena claim the throne, while the Rebel Emperor spreads lies among the people, and they all want Michael dead. This is a story of betrayal, murder, and revolution, and in this direct sequel to the debut novel "The Kingdom of Lies," there is also a glimmer of hope for justice.

For readers who love intrigue and the expansive reach of epic fantasy like Sanderson's "Mistborn" and Weeks' "The Black Prism," this is the next must-read fantasy series.

Awards for "The Kingdom of Lies": "An excellent fantasy debut with interesting world-building and a good balance between action and character. I enjoyed it greatly and look forward to following Nick's surely stellar writing career" - Brandon Sanderson, #1 New York Times best-selling author of "The Stormlight Archive" series. "A tale of loyalty, greed, family, and betrayal played out in an innovative culture!" - Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times best-selling author of "Tempests and Slaughter." "With a brilliantly intricate plot, wonderful world-building, flawed but compelling characters, and plenty of mysteries, 'The Kingdom of Lies' is an outstanding debut" - James Islington, author of "The Shadow of What Was Lost." "A rich and immersive fantasy brimming with secrets, mixed with a system of magical sects. This, dear readers, is good stuff" - Jeremy Szal, author of "Stormblood." "Nick Martell's debut 'The Kingdom of Lies' lives up to its name, with so many truths and lies interwoven that nothing is as it seems and surprises lurk at every turn of the page. Michael's story is nothing if not captivating" - Ryan Van Loan, author of "The Sin in the Steel." "This clever, swiftly told high fantasy entertains to the unexpected end" - Publishers Weekly.

Pages: 592, Year of Publication: 2022, Dimensions: 13x13cm.