Dive into the gripping world of 'Crucible of Chaos', a spellbinding trade paperback by Sebastien de Castell, praised for its masterful blend of fantasy, mystery, and adventure. This 2023 release from Quercus Books transports readers to an ancient abbey where Estevar Borros, a sword-fighting magistrate of the Greatcoats, faces chaos and a near-fatal sword wound. As he investigates the bizarre happenings among the frantic monks, rumored to be entangled with otherworldly forces, Estevar unravels a tale rich with intrigue and suspense.

With a new pantheon rising amid tensions at Isola Sombra, Estevar must navigate deadly alliances, questionable loyalties, and a mysterious young woman whose intentions remain shrouded in darkness. Armed only with his investigative skills, a faltering blade, and his reliable mule, Imperious, he races against time to uncover the truth before madness spreads across the land he is sworn to protect.

This stand-alone fantasy novel, which also serves as a prelude to the highly anticipated 'Play of Shadows', invites you to join Estevar and his heroic mule on an adventure that promises thrilling twists and turns. Free shipping is included, so order now and immerse yourself in this breathtaking tale that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781529437010, Format: Trade paperback (UK).

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529437010
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Quercus Books


Description:
A mortally wounded magistrate faces his deadliest trial inside an ancient abbey where the monks are going mad and the gods themselves may be to blame!



Estevar Borros, one of the legendary sword-fighting magistrates known as the Greatcoats and the king's personal investigator of the supernatural, is no stranger to tales of ghosts and demons. When the fractious monks of the abbey rumoured to be the birthplace of the gods begin warring over claims of a new pantheon arising, the frantic abbot summons him to settle the dispute.



But Estevar has his own problems: a near-fatal sword wound from his last judicial duel, a sworn knight who claims he has proof the monks are consorting with demons, a diabolical inquisitor with no love for the Greatcoats, and a mysterious young woman claiming to be Estevar's ally but who may well be his deadliest enemy.



Armed only with his famed investigative talents, his faltering skill with a blade and Imperious, his ornery mule, Estevar must root out the source of the madness lurking inside the once-sacred walls of Isola Sombra before its chaos spreads to the country he's sworn to protect.



Investigate alongside Estevar and the most heroic mule ever to appear in print in this thrilling swashbuckling fantasy mystery by Sebastien de Castell, author of the Internationally acclaimed Greatcoats and Spellslinger series!



Crucible of Chaos may be read as a stand-alone fantasy novel and as a prelude to Play of Shadows, the first official novel in the Court of Shadows series!