Harpy Knight

In this thrilling sequel toThe Gryphon King, old rivalries and new threats pull Bataar and Nohra into a swirling cauldron of gods, monsters and djinn. The second book in the sweeping Southwest Asian-inspired epic fantasy trilogy, perfect for fans ofGodkillerand Shannon Chakraborty. With Bataar's campaign to conquer Dumakra victorious, he turns his eyes to Aglea inthenorth, where pagan berserkers rule over inhospitable marshes and ritualistically butcher unicorns. Prince Nassar and his entourage have also fled to Aglea to rally his supporters-takingtheghoulish variant of vermilrot they unearthed fromtheabandoned depths of Anhabar with them. Nohra and Bataar are soon to be married. Nohra has not forgiven the rhah's sins against Kalafar or her family, but her thirst for vengeance wars with her feelings for Qaira, and her pragmatism: Bataar's supernatural gifts are increasingly powerful, and his hold on Dumakra more secure bytheday. Serving him is nowtheonly path Nohra can see that ends with her younger brother one day restored to Kalafar's throne. Thepower struggle between Bataar and Nassar fast becomes a swirling conflict of religions and gods:theAgleans revere Darya for her demonic powers; Nohra and Qaira are heralded asthetwo manifestations of Dumakra's Goddess; and Bataar isthewalking embodiment of his people's Preeminent spirit. In this febrile atmosphere,theghoul sickness is spreading rapidly, and monsters continue to encroach on human towns, causing violence and dismay.Thewar-andtheworld-hangs inthebalance. Just one wrong move could tip everything into chaos.