Legacy of Ash

'Packed with big battles, shadowy intrigue and a large cast of characters, LEGACY OF ASH is an absorbing debut' James Islington

A shadow has fallen over the Tressian Republic.

Ruling families - once protectors of justice and democracy - now plot against one another with sharp words and sharper knives. Blinded by ambition, they remain heedless of the threat posed by the invading armies of the Hadari Empire.

Yet as Tressia falls, heroes rise.

Viktor Akadra is the Republic's champion. A warrior without equal, he hides a secret that would see him burned as a heretic.

Josiri Trelan is Viktor's sworn enemy. A political prisoner, he dreams of reigniting his mother's failed rebellion.

And yet Calenne, Josiri's sister, seeks only to break free of their tarnished legacy; to escape the expectation and prejudice that haunts the Trelan name.

As war spreads across the Republic, these three must set aside their differences in order to save their homeland. However, decades of bad blood are not easily set aside - victory will demand a darker price than any of them could have imagined.

LEGACY OF ASH is an epic tale of war and revolution, packed with vicious intrigue, ancient magic and a host of memorable characters - an unmissable fantasy debut from an exciting new British talent.

A hugely entertaining debut -- John Gwynne
Epic fantasy as it should be; big, bold and very addictive Starburst
An incredibly impressive piece of fantasy fiction -- The Fantasy Inn
Rivals Brandon Sanderson's Words of Radiance. It's really good Engadget
Packed with big battles, shadowy intrigue and a large cast of characters, Legacy of Ash is an absorbing debut -- James Islington
[An] excellent debut Weekend Sport
This is the first epic fantasy book I've enjoying getting immersed in for ages . . . a great romp in a brilliantly realised setting . . . I have lost sleep, forgotten food and made this the thing I pick up every moment I can get -- SFFWorld
A perfect blend of Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom FanFi Addict
Absolutely incredible action scenes . . . so freaking epic Fantasy Hive
Vivid action sequences . . . an impressive series opener Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Intrigue, betrayal, and massive bloody battles . . . reading heaven Grimdark Magazine
Epic in scale and complexity Weatherwax Report
A monumental fantasy achievement . . . It will leave you stunned and wanting much, much more Out of This World SFF Reviews
A perfect example of modern epic fantasy Forever Lost in Literature
Brings back that feeling of excitement fantasy readers felt when discovering masters like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis . . . Shelf Awareness
A grand tale of intrigue and battle Fantasy Book Critic
An expertly crafted fantasy tale . . . incredibly compelling NerdMuch?

Matthew Ward has frequently been accused of living in worlds of his own imagination, though really he lives near Nottingham with his extremely patient wife and several attention-seeking cats.

'Packed with big battles, shadowy intrigue and a large cast of characters, LEGACY OF ASH is an absorbing debut' James IslingtonA shadow has fallen over the Tressian Republic.Ruling families - once protectors of justice and democracy - now plot against one another with sharp words and sharper knives. Blinded by ambition, they remain heedless of the threat posed by the invading armies of the Hadari Empire.Yet as Tressia falls, heroes rise.Viktor Akadra is the Republic's champion. A warrior without equal, he hides a secret that would see him burned as a heretic.Josiri Trelan is Viktor's sworn enemy. A political prisoner, he dreams of reigniting his mother's failed rebellion. And yet Calenne, Josiri's sister, seeks only to break free of their tarnished legacy; to escape the expectation and prejudice that haunts the Trelan name.As war spreads across the Republic, these three must set aside their differences in order to save their homeland. However, decades of bad blood are not easily set aside - victory will demand a darker price than any of them could have imagined. LEGACY OF ASH is an epic tale of war and revolution, packed with vicious intrigue, ancient magic and a host of memorable characters - an unmissable fantasy debut from an exciting new British talent.

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