The Providence of Fire: Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, Book II

Brian Staveley

Jan 2015 · Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne Book 2 · Sold by Tor Books

About this ebook

The Providence of Fire is the second novel in Brian Staveley's Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, a gripping new epic fantasy series

The conspiracy to destroy the ruling family of the Annurian Empire is far from over.

Having learned the identity of her father's assassin, Adare flees the Dawn Palace in search of allies to challenge the coup against her family. Few trust her, but when she is believed to be touched by Intarra, patron goddess of the empire, the people rally to help her retake the capital city. As armies prepare to clash, the threat of invasion from barbarian hordes compels the rival forces to unite against their common enemy.

Unknown to Adare, her brother Valyn, a renegade member of the empire's most elite fighting force, has allied with the invading nomads. The terrible choices each of them has made may make war between them inevitable.

Between Valyn and Adare is their brother Kaden, rightful heir to the Unhewn Throne, who has infiltrated the Annurian capital with the help of two strange companions. The knowledge they possess of the secret history that shapes these events could save Annur or destroy it.

Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne
The Emperor's Blades
The Providence of Fire
The Last Mortal Bond

Other books in the world of the Unhewn Throne
Skullsworn (forthcoming)

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Ratings and reviews

Brian's ability to write is reminiscent of Robert Jordan or Terry Goodkind, not just in wording but in the way the reader becomes enthralled within each character and absorbed into their each separate and unique designs. Mind blowing schematic detail at the beginning of every chapter conveys this book into the epic annals of the fantasy worlds most prestigious elite.

Basic military fantasy redeemed by extremely strong writing. Five stars for action, minus 1/2 star for over-reliance on torture as a plot device, and minus a further 1/2 star for giving most main characters inescapably 'modern' voices. A worthy successor to a brilliant debut, but you can't help wondering if he could have done a bit better.

Wow! this book was just such a joy to read. I only wish it was longer so I could still be enjoying it. I rejoice in finding another great author of my favorite genre. The last decade has seen fantasy as a genre and medium being elevated to ever greater heights. For me at least it started with George R.R. Martin followed by Steven Erikson and Joe Abercrombie all wonderful authors but now their are so many other amazing writers it's hard to keep track, but Brian manages to stand apart. Get this book now!

About the author

BRIAN STAVELEY has taught literature, religion, history, and philosophy, and holds an MA in poetry from Boston University. His books, which have been translated into over a dozen languages, include The Empire's Ruin, The Emperor's Blades, The Providence of Fire, The Last Mortal Bond, and Skullsworn. He lives in Vermont and divides his time between running trails, splitting wood, writing, and chasing his son downhill on a mountain bike.