Mark Lawrence is the author of the Broken Empire trilogy, the Red Queen's War trilogy, and the Book of the Ancestor series. He is a former 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.
Praise for King of Thorns
“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
When he was nine years old, Prince Jorg vowed to avenge the murders of his mother and brother and to punish his father for failing to do so. Now, at 18, King Jorg rules in his father's place and must concentrate on holding his kingdom against invading armies who greatly outnumber his own forces. When he discovers a hidden chamber beneath his castle, Jorg realizes that he possesses the means to wield great power against his enemies, if he dares to take the risk. VERDICT The first volume of Lawrence's trilogy, Prince of Thorns, was an Internet sensation before it saw print. This new installment in the life and times of Jorg Ancrath features the true coming-of-age of a warrior king. Reminiscent in tone of Glen Cook's "Chronicles of the Black Company" series, this dark and gritty fantasy adventure should please fans of military fantasy and no-frills action. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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