The Bloody Throne

by S. C. Emmett

Overview

"Wildly romantic, suspenseful, and filled with harrowing plot twists..." ―Booklist

Return to the Zhaon empire one last time in The Bloody Throne, the masterful conclusion to S. C. Emmett's sweeping epic fantasy of war, glory, and survival.

The great Zhaon empire is in turmoil. The emperor is dead, and the crown prince has fallen to hidden schemes, leaving his most dangerous brother to assume the throne. The imperial court is seething, and whispers of war grow to shouts.

The once-vanquished kingdom of Khir marches again to regain their honor, the savage Tabrak raid the borders after ravaging the South, and assassins lurk in the shadows seeking imperial favor.

Komor Yala, her own position uncertain, finds shelter in marriage to the cunning Third Prince. But there is little safety in Zhaon. Death and destruction mount as a blood-drenched summer ends. The winner will claim an empire—if it is not turned to smoking ruins first.

The wheel of destiny is turning, and all will be caught under its weight...

Praise for the Hostage of Empire series:

"Intricate, elegant and sharp as a blade―sweeping political fantasy at its finest." ―Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne

"With a deliberate pace and fine attention to details of dress and custom, Emmett weaves a masterful tale of court intrigues." ―Booklist (starred review)

Hostage of Empire
The Throne of the Five Winds
The Poison Prince
The Bloody Throne
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316453448
Publisher:	Orbit
Publication date:	03/29/2022
Series:	Hostage of Empire , #3
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	936,912
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

S. C. Emmett is a pseudonym for a New York Times bestselling author.

Editorial Reviews

01/31/2022

The grisly path to power reaches its blood-drenched conclusion in Emmett’s complex final Hostage of Empire epic fantasy (after The Poison Prince). The story opens shortly after the deaths of Garan Takyeo, emperor of Zhaon-An, and his sister, Sabwone. With tensions boiling over at court, Takyeo’s successor, Garan Kurin, is desperate to hold his position, even if it means committing unspeakable acts. Meanwhile, Komor Yala, a Khir noblewoman trapped in Zhaon-An’s court, uses the protection of her betrothal to Third Prince Takshin to investigate who was behind Khir’s Princess’s death. As Khir wages war against Zhaon-An, the death toll climbs at court, and it becomes clear that there’s no safety among the treacherous royal family, nor sanctuary outside of the kingdom walls as Khir inches closer to victory. Though the pacing is improved from the second volume, the myriad subplots and expansive cast still prove challenging to untangle. Once readers get reacclimated, they’ll be able to appreciate the detailed, expansive worldbuilding and subtle shifts in strategy. Series fans will enjoy seeing this one through. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

"Wildly romantic, suspenseful, and filled with harrowing plot twists, The Bloody Throne lives up to its title and marks epic fantasy as another territory conquered by best-selling urban fantasist Lilith Saintcrow, writing as Emmett."—Booklist

"Intricate, elegant and sharp as a blade — The Throne of the Five Winds is sweeping political fantasy at its finest."—Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand on Throne of the Five Winds

"Sophisticated and captivating."—Publishers Weekly on The Poison Prince

"With a deliberate pace and fine attention to details of dress and custom, Emmett weaves a masterful tale of court intrigues."—Booklist (starred review) on Throne of the Five Winds

"Brimful of thrilling palace drama and menacing court intrigue."—Kate Elliott, author of Black Wolves on Throne of the Five Winds

"Action and intrigue takes place within a layered and beautifully realized fantasy world that will appeal to readers of Evan Winter's The Rage of Dragons and K. Arsenault Rivera's The Tiger's Daughter."—B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on Throne of the Five Winds

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