King of Thorns

#2 Broken Empire

Mark Lawrence

$21.95

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

ACE BOOKS
30 July 2013

Series: Broken Empire

The boy who would be king has gained the throne... At age nine, Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath vowed to avenge his slaughtered mother and brother - and to punish his father for not doing so. At fifteen, he began to fulfill that vow. Now, at eighteen, he must fight for what he has taken by torture and treachery. Haunted by the pain of his past, and plagued by nightmares of the atrocities he has committed, King Jorg is filled with rage. And even as his need for revenge continues to consume him, an overwhelming enemy force marches on his castle. Jorg knows that he cannot win a fair fight. But he has found a long-hidden cache of ancient artifacts. Some might call them magic. Jorg is not certain - all he knows is that their secrets can be put to terrible use in the coming battle...

By: Mark Lawrence
Imprint: ACE BOOKS
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 171mm, Width: 105mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 218g
ISBN: 9780425256237
ISBN 10: 0425256235
Series: Broken Empire
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 30 July 2013
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark Lawrence is a research scientist working on artificial intelligence. He is a dual national with both British and American citizenship, and has held secret-level clearance with both governments. At one point, he was qualified to say, This isn't rocket science--oh wait, it actually is. Married with four children, he lives in Bristol.

Reviews for King of Thorns (#2 Broken Empire)

This dark and gritty fantasy adventure should please fans of military fantasy and no-frills action. --Library Journal The whole book is really like one action scene that doesn't end...King of Thorns is epic fantasy on a George R. R. Martin scale, but on speed. --Fixed on Fantasy An excellent novel...King of Thorns is very good, more complex, perhaps more ambitious than Prince of Thorns. --sffworld.com A tour de force. 'Impressive' doesn't even begin to describe its content. Truly a phenomenal series so far. --Choice Book Reviews King of Thorns is a novel that solidifies Mark Lawrence's place as one of fantasy's most talented authors. --Fantasy Faction This is a dark story that demands attention from its readers but also rewards them immensely for their attention in the end. Read King of Thorns to be shocked and awed by the boy who would be king. --Fantasy Book Critic -This dark and gritty fantasy adventure should please fans of military fantasy and no-frills action.---Library Journal -The whole book is really like one action scene that doesn't end...King of Thorns is epic fantasy on a George R. R. Martin scale, but on speed.---Fixed on Fantasy -An excellent novel...King of Thorns is very good, more complex, perhaps more ambitious than Prince of Thorns.---sffworld.com -A tour de force. 'Impressive' doesn't even begin to describe its content. Truly a phenomenal series so far.---Choice Book Reviews -King of Thorns is a novel that solidifies Mark Lawrence's place as one of fantasy's most talented authors.---Fantasy Faction -This is a dark story that demands attention from its readers but also rewards them immensely for their attention in the end. Read King of Thorns to be shocked and awed by the boy who would be king.---Fantasy Book Critic Mark Lawrence is the best thing to happen to fantasy in recent years. Peter V. Brett, international bestselling author Shockingly raw Horribly amazing, like a deadly storm I just couldn t escape or want to tear my eyes away from. Night Owl Reviews Dark and gritty. Library Journal Brilliant Action-packed throughout with a surprising spin. Genre Go Round Reviews Mark Lawrence is the best thing to happen to fantasy in recent years. --Peter V. Brett, international bestselling author Shockingly raw...Horribly amazing, like a deadly storm I just couldn't escape or want to tear my eyes away from. --Night Owl Reviews Dark and gritty. -- Library Journal Brilliant...Action-packed throughout with a surprising spin. --Genre Go Round Reviews Definitely a series that will hit with a bang. Falcata Times Mark Lawrence's wonderful prose is vivid without being flowery, succinct without being plain. He pulls you in and doesn't let go. New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett