Hugo Award nominee 2016.
Jim Butcher, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files and the Codex Alera novels, conjures up a new series set in a fantastic world of noble families, steam-powered technology, and magic-wielding warriors...
Since time immemorial, the Spires have sheltered humanity, towering for miles over the mist-shrouded surface of the world. Within their halls, aristocratic houses have ruled for generations, developing scientific marvels, fostering trade alliances, and building fleets of airships to keep the peace.
Captain Grimm commands the merchant ship, Predator. Fiercely loyal to Spire Albion, he has taken their side in the cold war with Spire Aurora, disrupting the enemy’s shipping lines by attacking their cargo vessels. But when the Predator is severely damaged in combat, leaving captain and crew grounded, Grimm is offered a proposition from the Spirearch of Albion — to join a team of agents on a vital mission in exchange for fully restoring Predator to its fighting glory.
And even as Grimm undertakes this dangerous task, he will learn that the conflict between the Spires is merely a premonition of things to come. Humanity’s ancient enemy, silent for more than ten thousand years, has begun to stir once more. And death will follow in its wake...
The series
In The Cinder Spires series, Jim Butcher creates a world that feels as if it’s suspended between fantasy and steampunk, where airships glide through skies filled with danger, and ancient powers quietly shape the fates of cities and nations. The story is set in a world where towering spires rise above the clouds, home to powerful, and sometimes treacherous, forces that control everything from politics to magic. It’s a world where intrigue and adventure lurk around every corner, and each character’s fate seems bound by forces beyond their control—yet, they fight with everything they have to carve their own paths.
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The series follows the journey of a group of unlikely heroes, each with their own secrets, motivations, and moral quandaries. At the heart of it all is the spire of the Aeronauts, a faction of daring warriors and cunning tacticians whose fates become intertwined in a struggle to protect their world from a growing, unpredictable menace. With magical technology, aerial battles, and a richly detailed landscape that blends skybound technology with ancient secrets, the world-building in The Cinder Spires is a triumph that readers can get lost in.
But it’s not just the spectacle of airships and mysterious magic that makes the series stand out—it’s the characters. Each member of the crew, from reluctant heroes to steadfast leaders, has a deeply personal stake in the battles they fight, whether it’s loyalty, revenge, or the desire to protect what remains of their world. They grapple with the legacies of their actions, the weight of duty, and the overwhelming desire to make a difference in a world that often seems indifferent to their struggles.
What truly sets The Cinder Spires apart is Butcher’s ability to weave a tale that is both grand in scale and intimate in its character-driven moments. There’s a constant tug-of-war between the sweeping aerial battles and the deeply human moments of sacrifice, loyalty, and love. As the series progresses, the stakes grow higher, and the lines between good and evil blur in unexpected and thrilling ways.
Whether you’re drawn in by the complex political intrigue, the aerial battles that soar above the clouds, or the unforgettable cast of characters, The Cinder Spires offers an immersive experience that leaves readers eagerly anticipating what’s to come next. It’s a world where magic is as unpredictable as the skies, and the characters are just as complex as the world they inhabit. Dive in, and let the winds of adventure carry you through this thrilling, unforgettable series.
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