''Definitely one of the most entertaining and ultimately satisfying reads that I''ve had the pleasure to enjoy during the past few years.'' - THE ALIEN ONLINE

''This is exactly what the fantasy genre needs. Mature, confident prose from a talented writer... compelling, assured, intelligent - five stars'' - SFX

In a world he did not know, Poldarn''s future was uncertain. Pursued by invisible enemies, and haunted by the demons of his past, he trusted no one - not even himself. He thought that he might have found some answers on the island he thought to be his childhood home ... but instead he has found only the rumour of a past in darkness.

But now Poldarn has at last discovered the truth of his terrifying origins ... and that truth may be more than he - or anyone - can bear.

Books by K.J. Parker:

Fencer Trilogy

The Colours in the Steel

The Belly of the Bow

The Proof House

Scavenger Trilogy

Shadow

Pattern

Memory

Engineer Trilogy

Devices and Desires

Evil for Evil

The Escapement

Saloninus

Blue and Gold

The Devil You Know

Two of Swords

The Two of Swords: Part 1

The Two of Swords: Part 2

The Two of Swords: Part 3

Novels

The Company

The Folding Knife

The Hammer

Sharps

Savages

Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City

My Beautiful Life