A War in Crimson Embers

Name: A War in Crimson Embers
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Alex Marshall
ISBN: 9781478915348

Author: Alex Marshall

Series: Crimson Empire #3

Narrator: Angèle Masters

Unabridged: 25 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 12/05/2017

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

The final book in the Crimson Empire trilogy, a game-changing fantasy epic featuring an unforgettable warrior.

Former warrior queen and now pariah, Cold Zosia wakes in the ashes of a burning city. Her vengeance has brought her to this -- her heroic reputation in tatters, her allies scattered far and wide, and her world on the cusp of ruin.

General Ji-Hyeon has vanished into the legendary First Dark, leaving her lover Sullen alone to carry out the grim commands of a dead goddess. The barbarian Maroto is held captive by a demonic army hell-bent on the extermination of the Crimson Empire, and only his protégéé Purna believes he can be saved.

Zosia must rally her comrades and old enemies one last time, for what will prove the greatest battle of her many legends. . .if anyone lives to tell it.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bradley on September 05, 2019

Some epic fantasy is all about the meticulous worldbuilding, others about the way it's written, and others love to revel in the plot. This one just finishes us off in the trilogy by being bloody FUN. I may have mentioned in the previous books how much I love crusty old women taking up the sword and w......more

Goodreads review by Pearl on March 15, 2018

The series started off with a lot of fan-fare and hyped reviews back then. It was too tempting for me to resist so i got into it. As the follow-up books came out, i noticed a significant decrease in interest though, probably why i found out way too late that the final book was already out. I remembe......more

Goodreads review by Adam on February 01, 2018

As a finale, this had everything I wanted: an inventive and brutal monster army; long journeys in a time-dilated Dreamlands; friends and lovers reunited; fate of the world resolved in a non-traditional genre ending; interesting backstory elements revealed; etc. The problem is that almost none of wor......more

Goodreads review by Adrian on December 30, 2017

Review originally posted on Grimdark Magazine. Alex Marshall’s A War in Crimson Embers is the barnstorming end to one of my favourite trilogies of the last few years. Brilliantly structured, full of laughs and groans and twists all delivered in the Marshall’s very readable style, the author has deliv......more

Quotes

"A fitting conclusion to an original and exciting fantasy trilogy."—Booklist on A War in Crimson Embers

"Thrilling action set pieces."—Kirkus on A War in Crimson Embers

"This is a fitting follow-up to the first Crimson Empire book; full of bloody battles and strong females ... The writing and setting are rich ... Purna is a strong character who adds an interesting dynamic to the twisted and surprising story."
—RT Book Reviews on A Blade of Black Steel

"This is my favorite kind of fantasy -- alternatively irreverent and brutal, with a cast of wonderfully scarred and nasty people. Any fans of Steven Erikson, Mark Lawrence, or Joe Abercrombie will love A Crown for Cold Silver; I've just finished it, and I'm already eager for more."—Django Wexler on A Crown for Cold Silver

"Alex Marshall builds a sprawling world that grows larger and deeper with every page. Instantly believable. Zosia and her Five Villains are as fun as they are twisted."—David Dalglish on A Crown for Cold Silver

"An epic fantasy that will surprise you. When was the last time you read one of those? Marshall deftly sets up and subverts expectations at every turn. If you think you know what's coming, think again."—Kameron Hurley on A Crown for Cold Silver

"Brimming with imagination and invention... Fabulous!"—John Gwynne on A Crown for Cold Silver

"Exceptional writing, middle-aged warrior heroine, and organically infused gender nonconformity make this fantasy epic a first-rate trailblazer... splendid storytelling, wry humor, and unresolved intrigue."—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on A Crown for Cold Silver

"This brawny revenge fantasy feels like a Tarantino movie: a hugely entertaining mix of adventure and comedy, punctuated by moments of darkness, with clever dialogue and explosive set-pieces... A pure joy to read."—Booklist (Starred Review) on A Crown for Cold Silver

"A Crown for Cold Silver drags epic fantasy through the mud - but it does so with wit, wonder and wisdom."
—NPR Books on A Crown for Cold Silver