'A gloriously gritty adventure through Hanrahan's astonishing imagination' Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones
THE SWORD CARES NOT WHO IT CUTS
Many years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord's cursed weapons, along with his dread city of Necrad. That was the easy part.
Now, when Aelfric - keeper of the cursed sword Spellbreaker - learns of a new and terrifying threat, he seeks the nine heroes once again. But they are wandering adventurers no longer. Yesterday's eager heroes are today's weary leaders - and some have turned to the darkness, becoming monsters themselves.
If there's one thing Aelfric knows, it's slaying monsters. Even if they used to be his friends.
Set in a world of dark myth and dangerous prophecy, The Sword Defiant launches an epic tale of daring warriors, living weapons and bloodthirsty vengeance.
Inkstone Books subscription book for April - June 2023. This edition is signed and numbered, limited to 500 copies, has block sprayed edges, and a foil design on the cover. This is also the only UK hardback edition available.
- ISBN13 9780356522388
- Publish Date 4 May 2023 (first published 2 May 2023)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Orbit
- Edition Inkstone Books Exclusive
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 576
- Language English
- Special Numbered Signed Sprayed Edges