Title
A Fortress in Shadow: A Chronicle of the Dread Empire,Used
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The second and final book in the Dread Empire Box Set Series Ideal for fans of Diamonds in the Shadow, Harriet Steel, In the Shadow of the Sword, and Black Raven Chronicles Follows the journey of El Murid, the Disciple, while trying to uncover his vision for a desert empireWhile once, long ago, a mighty kingdom reigned, all is now chaos. Deep in the desert, a young heretic narrowly escapes certain death and leaves for a mission of glory and madness. He is El Murid, also called the Disciple. He promises to bring prosperity, righteousness, and order to the desert people of Hammad al Nakir. They have waited for El Murid for 400 years. They have wanted a savior who can build a new empire by defeating their enemies. But El Murid is not everything he appears to be, and the dark and evil forces pulling the strings of empire come into the forefront. Who and what lie behind El Murids vision of a desert empire?The Dread Empire is a gritty world filled with largerthanlife plots, maddening magic, bizarre creatures, nationshattering conflict, and painfully honest and flawed heroes. All of this is when through the remarkable filter of Glen Cooks warcorrespondent prose. Shadows linger in the Dread Empire, and people live in sorcerys shadow. Glen Cooks brilliant writing brings the Dread Empire to life and pulls the reader into this dark world.Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, nearfuture dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula awardwinner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Fortress in Shadow' about? A: 'A Fortress in Shadow' is the second book in the Dread Empire Box Set Series, following the journey of El Murid, a young heretic on a quest to build a new empire in a chaotic desert world.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Fortress in Shadow'? A: The book is authored by Glen Cook, known for his gritty storytelling and complex characters.
- Q: What genre does 'A Fortress in Shadow' belong to? A: 'A Fortress in Shadow' is categorized as Dark Fantasy, featuring elements of magic, conflict, and morally ambiguous heroes.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Fortress in Shadow' have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating that it has been previously used but is still in a satisfactory state.
- Q: When was 'A Fortress in Shadow' published? A: 'A Fortress in Shadow' was published on August 1, 2008.
- Q: Is 'A Fortress in Shadow' suitable for fans of other fantasy series? A: Yes, it is ideal for fans of series like 'Diamonds in the Shadow', 'Harriet Steel', 'In the Shadow of the Sword', and 'Black Raven Chronicles'.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'A Fortress in Shadow'? A: The book explores themes of chaos, ambition, morality, and the struggle for power within a fantasy setting.
- Q: In what format is 'A Fortress in Shadow' available? A: 'A Fortress in Shadow' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What makes Glen Cook's writing unique in this book? A: Glen Cook's writing is characterized by its war-correspondent prose, which brings a gritty realism to the fantastical elements of the Dread Empire.