Two brothers flee an army of fanatics across a vast and magical desert in this white-knuckle sequel to Master Assassins from Robert V.S. Redick, author of The Red Wolf Conspiracy.
The worst of rivals, the closest of friends, the two most wanted men in a war-torn world: Kandri and Mektu Hinjuman have cheated death so often it’s begun to feel like a way of life. But nothing has prepared them for the danger and enchantment of the Ravenous Lands. This sprawling, lethal desert is the brothers’ last hope, for they have killed the favorite son of Her Radiance the Prophet, and her death-priests and magical servants are hunting them day and night.
But there are dangers even within their caravan. Some of their fellow travelers worship the Prophet in secret. Others, including Mektu, have become obsessed with a bejeweled dagger that seems to afflict its owners with madness or death.
At stake is far more than the lives of two runaway soldiers. Kandri is carrying an encoded cure for the World Plague, a disease that has raged for centuries — while far from the desert, certain criminals have learned just how lucrative a plague can be. Are they using the Prophet, or being used by her? Who, in this game of shadows, can Kandri trust?
He knows one thing, however: they must reach Kasralys, great and beautiful fortress-city of the east. Only there can the precious cure be deciphered. Only there can Kandri seek word of the lover who vanished one night without a trace.
But Kasralys, never conquered in 3,000 years, is about to face its greatest siege in history.
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The Fire Sacraments invites readers into a world where the sacred and the profane collide in a brutal, mesmerizing dance. Set in a land where gods are not distant, but intimately entwined with the fates of mortals, this series explores the fragile balance between faith, power, and the consequences of defying both. With every page, Robert V. S. Redick unveils a tale of loyalty, betrayal, and ambition, steeped in magic and political intrigue.
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In a realm where divine forces influence everything from personal destinies to the rise and fall of kingdoms, the stakes are nothing less than the survival of the world itself. The characters within The Fire Sacraments are caught between their allegiances to gods who demand sacrifice and their own desires for freedom and power. As the fire of rebellion spreads, these individuals must navigate a landscape scarred by centuries of divine conflict, where even the smallest decision can ignite a cataclysm.
The series' world-building is rich and detailed, offering readers an immersive experience where the line between myth and reality is always in flux. From ancient temples to battlefields drenched in blood, every setting in The Fire Sacraments feels alive with history and meaning. It’s a world that tests the characters at every turn, demanding sacrifices that shape not just their futures, but the future of their world.
Redick’s writing is at once atmospheric and visceral, balancing the grand scope of gods and kingdoms with the deeply personal struggles of those caught in the crossfire. Each character's journey is layered with complexity, their internal battles just as pivotal as the external ones. What happens when you choose to defy the gods? What does it mean to survive in a world where power comes at a cost?
The Fire Sacraments is a series for readers who crave stories where the divine is as flawed and dangerous as the people it touches. It’s a world where gods are no longer distant figures to be worshiped but active players in a brutal game of power, and those who dare to challenge them must be ready to pay the ultimate price. With themes of sacrifice, destiny, and defiance, this series is a thrilling exploration of what it means to be human in a world that is anything but.
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