Norsunder War Book 2

PRAISE FOR THE SARTORIAS-DELES SERIES:

The San Jose Mercury News hailed the book as set in a world "so intricate and real that it's hard to step out of and hard to forget. Filled with magic and glamour, it houses a culture unique for its openness and warlike ability.... Smith's rich details and imagery tie this story together. Complex and compelling."

Publishers Weekly praised the author's "deft stage-managing of the wide-ranging plots with brisk pacing, spare yet complex characterizations, and a narrative that balances sweeping action and uneasy intimacy."

Tor.com called it "a damned good book.... A compelling protagonist with a vivid voice, a master's control of pacing and tension."

The second volume of four begins with a loose alliance of young rulers, mages, scribes, friends, and ex-enemies on the run. The only place of safety is a tiny agrarian kingdom no one has ever heard of, though hints begin to surface that nothing there is quite what it seems.

Some venture on quests for ancient magical artifacts that might aid them—but all those quests turn sideways. Some are deadly. Some races turn into chases.

Meanwhile, Senrid, the Marloven warrior king, goes covert, staying one step ahead of the conquerors who want him dead. Atan, the queen who prides herself on peaceful solutions, discovers she has a talent for strategic thinking. And Jilo, the nerdy son of a lowly sergeant who has been singlehandedly striving to save the once-great Chwahir nation from an insane king, crosses a continent to carry a message—the easiest quest of all—with utterly unforeseen results.

The book has been praised for its intricate and immersive world-building, its complex and compelling characterizations, and its masterful pacing and balance of action and intimacy. The second volume continues this series' tradition of captivating storytelling and rich, imaginative detail.

Readers will be drawn into the intrigue, adventure, and high-stakes drama as the characters navigate a world filled with magic, political machinations, and unexpected challenges. The author skillfully weaves together multiple storylines, creating a narrative that is both sweeping and deeply personal.

The Sartorias-Deles series has been celebrated for its ability to transport readers to a fully realized, vividly imagined world, and this second volume delivers on that promise. Fans of epic fantasy and complex, character-driven narratives will find much to enjoy in this installment.

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