Brother Red
Published on 28. January 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-356-50844-3 (ISBN)
Description
When the trade caravan Driwna Marghoster was hired to protect is attacked, she discovers a dead body hidden inside a barrel. Born of the powerful but elusive Oskoro people, the body is a rare and priceless find, the centre of a tragic tale and the key to a larger mystery...
For when Driwna investigates who the body was meant for, she will find a trail of deceit and corruption which could bring down a kingdom, and an evil more powerful than she can imagine.
From the author of the critically acclaimed Snakewood and The Winter Road comes a gritty and epic standalone adventure that's perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence, Joe Abercrombie and Andrzej Sapkowski's the Witcher.
For when Driwna investigates who the body was meant for, she will find a trail of deceit and corruption which could bring down a kingdom, and an evil more powerful than she can imagine.
From the author of the critically acclaimed Snakewood and The Winter Road comes a gritty and epic standalone adventure that's perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence, Joe Abercrombie and Andrzej Sapkowski's the Witcher.
Reviews / Votes
A lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier storiesPerfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie
Wears its grimdark on its sleeve . . . a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, triumph and loss
I give it nothing but the highest recommendation
Grim mercenaries and badass alchemists brought to life by a bold, assured storyteller
This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster . . . Highly recommended - John Gwynne
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
353 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-356-50844-3 (9780356508443)
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Adrian Selby studied creative writing at university before embarking on a career in video game production. He is a Tolkien fanatic and an online gaming addict, and lives with his wife and family on the south coast of England. His debut novel Snakewood is an epic and inventive fantasy about a company of mercenaries and the assassin trying to destroy them. You can find Adrian on Twitter, tweeting as @adrianlselby.