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Red Queen's War

by Lawrence, Mark

Description

Mark Lawrence's newest anti-hero fantasy, with the first book out so far (2015 as of this writing). It's not as good or genre pushing as his first trilogy The Broken Empire but it's still an awesome read.Lawrence writes a very different sort of hero character this time around -- rather than a sadistic amoral Prince who fucks everything in his way, we have another prince who runs from all his problems. It's a much funnier read than The Broken Empire books -- so funny I was boiling over with laughter at several points during the first book The Prince of Fools.Worth reading? You bet. 

About the Author

Lawrence, Mark

Mark Lawrence is a British author best known for his fantasy novels, particularly the Broken Empire trilogy and its sequels, the Red Queen's War trilogy, and the Book of the Ancestor trilogy.Lawrence began writing at a young age and studied science, but later turned to writing as a full-time profession. His debut novel, "Prince of Thorns," was published in 2011 and tells the story of a young prince who seeks revenge against those who murdered his family. The novel received critical acclaim and was followed by two sequels, "King of Thorns" and "Emperor of Thorns," to complete the Broken Empire trilogy.Lawrence's subsequent series, the Red Queen's War trilogy and the Book of the Ancestor trilogy, are set in different worlds with different characters but share Lawrence's signature style of dark, character-driven fantasy. His writing is known for its vivid descriptions, intricate world-building, and morally complex characters who often defy genre conventions.In addition to his fiction writing, Lawrence is also a scientist and a self-described "retired bandit." He frequently engages with readers and fellow authors on social media and maintains an active presence in the fantasy community.

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Books in The Red Queen's War Series

(4 books)

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