Saevus Corax Captures the Castle

by K. J. Parker

Overview

From one of the most original voices in fantasy comes a twisted tale of murder, betrayal, and battlefield salvage.   For more from K. J. Parker, check out:   Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled CityHow to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It
A Practical Guide to Conquering the World
  The Two of SwordsThe Two of Swords: Volume OneThe Two of Swords Volume TwoThe Two of Swords: Volume Three   The Fencer TrilogyColours in the SteelThe Belly of the BowThe Proof House   The Scavenger TrilogyShadowPatternMemory   Engineer TrilogyDevices and DesiresEvil for EvilThe Escapement   The CompanyThe Folding KnifeThe HammerSharps

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316668958
Publisher:	Orbit
Publication date:	11/21/2023
Series:	The Corax trilogy , #2
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	157,752
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

K.J. Parker is a pseudonym for Tom Holt. He was born in London in 1961. At Oxford he studied bar billiards, ancient Greek agriculture and the care and feeding of small, temperamental Japanese motorcycle engines; interests which led him, perhaps inevitably, to qualify as a solicitor and emigrate to Somerset, where he specialized in death and taxes for seven years before going straight in 1995. He lives in Chard, Somerset, with his wife and daughter.

Editorial Reviews

"Full of invention and ingenuity . . . Great fun."—SFX on Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City

"Parker's acerbic wit and knowledge of human nature are a delight to read as he explores the way conflict is guided, in equal measure, by the brilliance and unerring foolishness of humanity . . . . Thoroughly engaging."—RT Books Reviews on The Two of Swords: Volume One

"This is another splendid offering from K.J. Parker, the (pseudonymous) British fantasist who seems incapable of writing in anything but top form."—Locus on Sharps

"Well-crafted, powerful and downright unmissable"—SFX on The Company

"Brilliant."—Locus on The Engineer Trilogy

"Skillful plotting and rich scene-setting."—Guardian on The Company

"A richly textured and emotionally complex fantasy...Highly recommended."—Library Journal on The Engineer Trilogy (starred review)

"Astonishingly good."—RT Book Reviews on Sharps

"Parker's skillful control of pacing, expert rendering of characters, and subtle sense of humor add depth and believability."—Library Journal on Sharps

From the Publisher

This is another splendid offering from K.J. Parker, the (pseudonymous) British fantasist who seems incapable of writing in anything but top form.

Locus on Sharps

Skillful plotting and rich scene-setting.

Guardian on The Company

Parker's acerbic wit and knowledge of human nature are a delight to read as he explores the way conflict is guided, in equal measure, by the brilliance and unerring foolishness of humanity . . . . Thoroughly engaging.

RT Books Reviews on The Two of Swords: Volume One

Astonishingly good.

RT Book Reviews on Sharps

Well-crafted, powerful and downright unmissable

SFX on The Company

Brilliant.

Locus on The Engineer Trilogy

Full of invention and ingenuity . . . Great fun.

SFX on Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City