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ENGINES OF CHAOS

R.S. Ford

From an unmissable voice in epic fantasy comes the second novel in a trilogy where guilds clash, magic fuels machines, and an empire begins a revolution.
Rosomon Hawkspur is on the run. After the Draconate Ministry's coup, she's gathered her few allies and retreated to a more defensible position. But she's vastly outnumbered, her friends shrink by the day, and her family is lost to her.

Tyreta has returned to Torwyn with newfound strength and mysterious sorcerous abilities. This is not the home she left behind though. Finding her family and proving her worth as an heir to the Hawkspur clan could both prove impossible.

Conall is trapped in a dangerous land. Being rescued at sea was not the stroke of luck it first appeared to be. And he'll find that the farther away from home he strays, the less the name Hawkspur means.

Lancelin Jagdor is the Hawkspur's last hope. He has powerful connections, and he'll need to use all of them to help unite the Guilds against a terrifying foe.

Because every day Sanctan and his Draconate Ministry gather their forces, and their only goal is to eradicate the Guilds and put an end to the Hawkspur's uprising.

R. S. Ford is a writer of fantasy from Leeds in the heartland of Yorkshire. You can find him online at http://www.wordhog.co.uk
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Published 2023-04-04 by Orbit

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Constant peril and charged action sequences propel this high-octane steampunk thriller forward at break-neck speed. The solid writing and engaging plot establish a fully realized world with diverse magic systems mixed with artifice. Perfect for fans of Brian McClellan and Tyler Whitesides.

Ford continues to impress with both his worldbuilding and his facility at creating fully realized characters in this sequel to 2022's Engines of Empire... Ford's imagined world is so societally detailed... The result is a complex but accessible epic fantasy that keeps the series going strong.

The ensemble cast of deeply portrayed and emotionally connectives characters, coupled with an impressively intricate storyline, makes for a highly entertaining read. Additionally, the novel's structure - alternating back and forth among numerous story arcs - gives this doorstopper a continuous sense of immediacy and momentum, making for a virtually un-put-down-able read. Fans of shelf-bending fantasy will find this richly described and impressively intricate installment utterly satisfying.