THE QUEEN OF IZMOROZ

THE QUEEN OF IZMOROZ is a thrilling follow-up to THE RANGER OF MARZANNA, an epic adventure inspired by Slavic mythology. Orbit will publish in April 2021, with the final book in the series to follow in April 2022.

Sonya has freed Izmoroz while her brother, the imperial wizard Sebastian, and the vicious Commander Vittorio have retreated to Aureum. But for how long?

Galina, a young noblewoman and Sebastian's former betrothed, understands the precariousness of her war-torn country. Ineffectively ruled by a fledgling oligarchy, hosting a foreign army of undead, and dominated by the whims of a self-proclaimed servant of Deathwhat chance would they have if Empress Caterina returned with the full might of the imperial army? Plans must be formed, and sacrifices made.

Meanwhile, Sonya seeks guidance from the elder Rangers who live out in the tundra. But what she learns will shake her faith in the Goddess of Winter to its core.

And in Aureum, Sebastian is stunned to learn that his beloved mentor Vittorio has infuriated the empress and been declared an enemy of the throne. Now without guidance, what will Sebastian do in an unfamiliar land surrounded by strangers who covet his power?