The Charnel Prince

In The Charnel Prince, Greg Keyes continues his epic fantasy tale set in the Kingdom of Crotheny. The legendary Briar King has awakened and the land is in chaos. Bloodthirsty creatures roam the forests, madness spreads across the wildlands, and assassins pursue Anne, the last surviving daughter of the murdered king.Young knight Neil MeqVren is charged with rescuing Anne and bringing her to safety, but their journey is fraught with danger and betrayal. Anne must also face her own perilous journey to reach the safety of her distant paramour's arms.Meanwhile, a group of spies are sent on a dangerous mission to destroy the Briar King at the heart of his domain. The Church, motivated by the mystical events, launch a brutal inquisition that threatens to destroy even the queen.As personal fates and a kingdom's destiny hang in the balance, a conflict between virtue and malevolence, might and magic, will ultimately determine the future of Crotheny.The Charnel Prince is a captivating and epic tale of fantasy that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Keyes weaves together an intricately plotted story full of action, adventure, and betrayal. Fans of George R.R. Martin and Patrick Rothfuss will not want to miss this thrilling continuation of The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone series.