The Raven Tower -- Ann Leckie

<b>SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD</b><b><br></b><b>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, </b><i><b>New York Times</b></i><b> bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards.</b> <p/><b>Absolutely wonderful. . .utterly brilliant. -- <i>The New York Times Book Review</i></b> <p/>For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. <p/>He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's 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 Raven's watch, the city flourishes. <p/>But the Raven's 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. <br><b>It's a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange. -- Patrick Rothfuss</b><b><br></b><b><br></b><b>For more Ann Leckie, check out: </b><i>Ancillary Justice</i><i>Ancillary Sword</i><i>Ancillary Mercy</i><i><br></i><i>Provenance</i><br><br><br><b>Author:</b> Ann Leckie<br><b>Publisher:</b> Orbit<br><b>Published:</b> 10/01/2019<br><b>Pages:</b> 464<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.90lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.20h x