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About The Book
The world fractures as a dead god rises...
Darel, dragon knight and the new leader of Black Keep, must travel to the palace of the God-King to beg for the lives of his people. But in the capital of Narida, Marin and his warrior husband will be drawn into a palace coup, and Princess Tila will resort to murder to keep her hold on power.
In the far reaches of the kingdom an heir in exile is hunted by assassins, rumours of a rival God-King abound, and daemonic forces from across the seas draw ever nearer...
Product Details
- Publisher: Solaris (September 7, 2021)
- Length: 672 pages
- ISBN13: 9781781089217
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"Brooks’s terrific debut demonstrates that a good caper tale can take place anywhere, even in interstellar space ... Fans of rip-roaring space adventures will greatly enjoy this one." -- Publisher's Weekly
"Great fun... Golden Age chic!" -- Stephen Baxter on Dark Run
"Mike Brook's Dark Run is a rambunctious, rapidfire rollercoaster of a read. Get signed up and strapped in for a helluva ride!" -- Michael Cobley, author of the Humanity’s Fire series
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): The Splinter King Trade Paperback 9781781089217