Author:Michelle Paver
'If an Outsider wields the blade, the House of Koronos burns . . .'
A country at the edge of the world.
A hidden tomb.
A buried secret.
Hylas and Pirra have found their way to the mysterious land of Egypt in pursuit of the dagger of Koronos, only to find that the Crows have got there first. Led by Hylas's deadly enemy, Telamon, they are determined to recover the legendary blade, by any means necessary.
But the dagger now lies buried beyond the reach of mortals. If Hylas and Pirra want it back, they will have to make the most dangerous journey of all - into the realms of death itself . . .
'Spellbinding' Telegraph
The fourth novel in the bestselling Gods and Warriors series by Michelle Paver.
This fantasy trilogy closes with both satisfying finality and the realistic, requisite heartbreak that comes with saying goodbye.
—— Kirkus ReviewsHeartbreaking sacrifices, joyous reunions, and poignant partings round out this rousing old-school fantasy adventure
—— The Horn BookSmart, textured and romantic
—— Kirkus ReviewsGorgeously crafted, atmospheric, and original.
—— Melissa Marr, NYT bestselling authorThe strange, subterranean Magisterium is vividly rendered, and a string of ominous revelations will leave readers eager for future installments. Fans of both authors will enjoy getting to know this well-rounded cast in the first steps of their adventure
—— Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThe third-person narration, filtered through Callum’s delightfully insecure-and- overcompensating-with-snarky-bravado perspective, carries a tone that will likely have readers chortling in recognition. A promising beginning to a complex exploration of good and evil, as well as friendship’s loyalty
—— KirkusI definitely don't want to give anything away about the ending, but I have to give the authors credit for a really stunning climax which had me desperate to get my hands on the next in this 5-book series. I can't wait to find out where we go from here!
—— Jim Dean , YA Yeah Yeah