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THE RANGER OF MARZANNA

Jon Skovron

When their father is murdered by imperial soldiers, two siblings set out on opposite paths--one will destroy the Empire forever and the other will save it--in this thrilling new Russian-inspired epic fantasy from Jon Skovron.
Sonya is training to be a Ranger of Marzanna, an ancient sect of warriors who have protected the land for generations. But the old ways are dying, and the rangers have all been forced into hiding or killed off by the invading Empire.

When her father is murdered by imperial soldiers, she decides to finally take action. Using her skills as a ranger she will travel across the bitter cold tundra and gain the allegiance of the only other force strong enough to take down the invaders.

But nothing about her quest will be easy. Because not everyone is on her side. Her brother, Sebastian, is the most powerful sorcerer the world has ever seen. And he's fighting for the empire.

Jon Skovron is the author of several young adult novels and his short stories have appeared in publications such as ChiZine and Baen's Universe. He lives just outside Washington, D.C. with his two sons and two cats.
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Published 2020-04-21 by Orbit

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Furious where it needs to be, deceptively tender where it can get away with it, adventurous all around.

...the worldbuilding is solid, the action is nonstop, and Skovron's overall character development is exceptional (especially when it comes to the female main characters, who are all brilliantly multidimensional and identifiable)... An undeniable page-turner that will have readers salivating for the next volume of this projected trilogy.

Engaging... [Skovron's] skillfully developed world, filled with swords and magic, is a perfect foil for his dynamic characters.

The start of Skovron's Goddess War epic promises lots of adventure and machination.

Even though Jon's in-person events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 situation, his publisher has lined up some very impressive online publicity, including a virtual launch with Melissa Caruso tomorrow at 6:00 pm Read more...

UK: Orbit

THE RANGER OF MARZANNA pits brother against sister in a bewitching, snow-swept world, where political schemes collide with the machinations of a death goddess. A magical tale of power and sacrifice, manipulation and betrayal.

Both perspectives are depicted with depth and nuance, making the inevitability of their confrontation all the more painful. Skovron does an admirable job balancing large-scale and interpersonal conflicts, and strong supporting characters and cultural specificity add texture. This is epic fantasy done right.