Iron Wars, The (Book 3 Of Monarchies Of God Series)

The Kingdom of Hebrion has been thrown into turmoil, following its release from the clutches of the Church. Its capital in ruins, its king in a coma, Isolla, Abeleyn's bride-to-be, and Jemilla, his scheming mistress, step into the power vacuum. Both are intent on taking control of Hebrion for themselves and a fierce power struggle ensues. To further complicate things, the explorer Richard Hawkwood returns to Hebrion with news of a new continent in the west and something terrible lurking in his ship's hold. This third book in the series continues the acclaimed saga of politics and religion in a world rife with magic, terror and war. Author Biography: 'One of the best fantasy works for ages . . . Kearney paints the gore, the sex and the lust for power in vivid colour' SFX * 'A bold, strong new voice in fantasy' Robert Silverberg * ' Impressive for its human insights, its unusual take on the use of magic, and its fine blending of historical