Wings of Wrath (UK | ANZ) by Celia Friedman is out this month in the UK in mass market paperback (and out soon in October for ANZ). So what better time to tell you a bit about it and give out a free extract HERE. Wings of Wrath is book 2 in the darkly fantastical Magister trilogy and the good news is that it’s every bit as good as book 1, Feast of Souls (UK | ANZ). I’m a particular fan of these covers too, I think their simplicity appeals to me (or perhaps it’s the bright shiny colours!). So, here’s a bit more on the book:

In a world where the price of magic is life itself, a group of seemingly immortal sorcerers appear to have cheated the system. And now Kamala has breached their secrets, she seeks to join their ranks as the first female Magister. But they would rather see her dead, forcing her to flee to the frozen north. There Kamala will find an evil far greater than a sorcerer’s enmity, and will hear a dire prediction of a future war.”

Tad Williams once said ‘If you haven’t read her work you need to do something about that right now’ – I’d agree with that, plus here are a few of the great reviews we’ve had for the series:

“It’s potent stuff … Friedman is an excellent writer”   SFX
“Imaginative, deftly plotted fantasy”   Publishers Weekly
“Powerful, intricate plotting and gripping characters distinguish a book in which ethical dilemmas are essential and engrossing”   Booklist
“Typically superb writing style, dark content and well-drawn characters”   FantasyBook Critic
“An excellent new fantasy trilogy … highly recommended”   NethSpace

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