Judge of Worlds

From the New York Times bestselling author and co-author of The Expanse and the Captive’s War comes the epic conclusion to a monumental fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city over the course of one tumultuous year.

“An atmospheric and fascinating tapestry, woven with skill and patience.” – Joe Abercrombie
 
It is no easy thing to kill a god. To keep one dead is harder.
 
Kithamar is a center of trade and wealth, an ancient city with a long, bloody history. Through the centuries, one thread has woven all of its stories together and bound them. But the Thread of Kithamar has been cut.  
 
Byrn a Sal is the first prince of a new era, but the legacies of the past haunt him. And hunt him.
 
In secret libraries, the true history of the city is uncovered for the first time. In the corridors of power, the future of the Kithamar struggles to be born. In the city they thought they knew, Byrn a Sal and childhood friend Halev Karsen struggle to uncover a vast conspiracy with more than their lives are at stake.
 
But not all princes are fit to rule. Not all friends are what they seem. And not all who stand against evil are good.
 
In an epoch woven from numberless stories, this one belongs to Kithamar.

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The Kithamar Trilogy

Age of Ash
Blade of Dream
Judge of Worlds

The Dagger and the Coin
The Dragon’s Path
The King’s Blood
The Tyrant’s Law
The Widow’s House
The Spider’s War

• "[This book] continues to highlight a favorite Abraham theme: the complex outcomes stemming from personal choice... Great character work and interesting plot development make this an exceptional middle volume."
  Kirkus on Blade of Dream (starred review)
• "Abraham’s patient storytelling pays off, perfectly setting up the trilogy’s finale, and his intricate worldbuilding makes Kithamar a pleasure to explore. Readers will not be disappointed."
  Publishers Weekly on Blade of Dream (starred review)
• “An atmospheric and fascinating tapestry, woven with skill and patience.”
  Joe Abercrombie, New York Times bestselling author of A Little Hatred on Age of Ash
• “[An] outstanding series debut, which instantly hooks readers with dual mysteries . . . Readers will eagerly anticipate the sequel.”
  Publishers Weekly on Age of Ash (starred review)
• “This new work bears the hallmark of a great Abraham work.”
  Kirkus on Age of Ash
• “Age of Ash’s Kithamar is a spectacular creation, a city brought to life by dense, intricate worldbuilding and subtle magic. Fans of Scott Lynch or Robert Jackson Bennett will enjoy this one.”
  Django Wexler, author of Ashes of the Sun on Age of Ash
• “Abraham builds this world with all the confident craftsmanship you’d expect from an author with his pedigree . . . . Kithamar is in the hands of a pro.”
  SFX on Age of Ash