The Scarab Path by Adrian Tchaikovsky (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Scarab Path by Adrian Tchaikovsky The epic fantasy series of war and empire by Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky continues. The Wasp Empires conquest over Collegium has halted – for now. But only her former spymaster knows the truth about her sinister powers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Scarab Path is the fifth book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky.Ancient powers are waking . . .The war with the Wasp Empire has ended in a bitter stalemate, and Collegium has nothing to show for it but wounded veterans. Cheerwell Maker finds herself broken in ways no doctor can mend, haunted by ghosts of the past. Meanwhile, the powerful Wasp Empress is regaining control over those imperial cities that refused to bow to her. But she draws her power from something more sinister than armies and war machines.Only her consort, the former spymaster Thalric, knows the truth. As assassins seek to end him, he finds his life and his loyalties under threat once again. And in an ancient city beyond the desert, a terrible secret stirs beneath its stones.The Scarab Path is followed by the sixth book in the Shadows of the Apt series, The Sea Watch. Author Biography Adrian Tchaikovsky was born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, and headed off to university in Reading to study psychology and zoology. For reasons unclear even to himself, he subsequently ended up in law. Adrian has since worked as a legal executive in both Reading and Leeds and now writes full time. He also lives in Leeds, with his wife and son. Adrian is a keen live role-player and occasional amateur actor. He has also trained in stage-fighting and keeps no exotic or dangerous pets of any kind - possibly excepting his son.Adrian is the author of the critically acclaimed Shadows of the Apt series, the Echoes of the Fall series and other novels, novellas and short stories. The Tiger and the Wolf won the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel - and Children of Time won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. This was in the awards thirtieth anniversary year. Review Brimming with imagination -- SciFiNowThe Shadows of the Apt series is The Shadows of the Apt series is simply one of the best epic fantasy series out there -- LEC Book ReviewsSuper worldbuilding, great characters and extreme inventiveness -- Fantasy Book CriticEpic fantasy at its best. Gripping, original and multi-layered storytelling from a writer bursting with lots of fascinating ideas -- Walker of WorldsFull of sparking, speculative innovation -- Stephen Baxter on The Doors of EdenBreathtaking scope and vision. Adrian Tchaikovsky is one of our finest writers -- Gareth Powell on Children of RuinA joy from start to finish. Entertaining, smart, surprising and unexpectedly human -- Patrick Ness on Children of Time Promotional The epic fantasy series of war and empire by Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky continues. The Wasp Empires conquest over Collegium has halted - for now. But only her former spymaster knows the truth about her sinister powers. Review Quote (previous edition) Brimming with imagination Review Quote "Tchaikovskys fifth delving into his complex, vibrant Shadows of the Apt series takes the reader on an exhilarating journey rich with the engaging dialogue and scenery fans have come to expect. This offering invigorates the series, and if you have not yet read the other four books, The Scarab Path is why you should. Its the perfect series to enjoy as the spring season, rich with humming, buzzing insects, begins." - RT Book Reviews , 4 Promotional "Headline" The epic fantasy series of war and empire by Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky continues. The Wasp Empires conquest over Collegium has halted - for now. But only her former spymaster knows the truth about her sinister powers. Details ISBN1529050340 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1529050340 ISBN-13 9781529050349 Format Paperback Author Adrian Tchaikovsky Pages 720 Publisher Pan Macmillan Language English Imprint Tor DEWEY 823.92 Audience Age 18 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2021-07-27 UK Release Date 2021-07-27 Series Shadows of the Apt Audience General AU Release Date 2021-11-25 NZ Release Date 2021-11-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134131866;

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