Juliet E. McKenna

The fourth Tale of Einarinn, following THE THIEF'S GAMBLE, THE SWORDSMAN'S OATH, and THE GAMBLER'S FORTUNE, from a brilliant new voice in the genre.The Warrior's Bond is the fourth tale in Juliet McKenna's dazzling saga of Einarinn. Shadow and intrigue lies over the land and Ryshad, Einarinn's greatest warrior, must steer a careful course if he is to protect his friend and ally, Messire D'Olbriot. But even the most cautious of strategems can fail and, in an explosive climax, Ryshad must fight to save not only his friend but the very future of Einarinn itself.

A few stones falling in the right place can set a landslide in motion. That’s what Lescari exiles told themselves in Vanam as they plotted to overthrow the warring dukes. But who can predict the chaos that follows such a cataclysm? Some will survive against all the odds; friends and foes alike. Hope and alliances will be shattered beyond repair. Unforeseen consequences bring undeserved grief as well as unexpected rewards. Necessity forces uneasy compromise as well as perilous defiance. Wreaking havoc is swift and easy. Building a lasting peace may yet prove an insuperable challenge!

"Taylor Anderson's enthralling New York Times bestselling series of alternate history continues as game-changing revelations upend the Grand Alliance in a potentially cataclysmic war. Ever since the USS Walker came from another world war to defy the terrifying Grik and diabolical Dominion, Matt Reddy and his crew have given their all to protect the oppressed Lemurians. But with the Walker in desperate need of repairs just as the Grik's First General is poised to strike, Reddy is desperate. With more enemies than ever before arrayed against them, the crew of the Walker needs new allies. That means combing the lethal wilds of Madagascar to find the Lemurians' fabled ancestors, as well as the enigmatic dwellers east of the Pass of Fire. But what Reddy's crew unearths may be more than they can handle--discoveries so shattering they could tilt the balance of the war in either direction. But Reddy's greatest adversary is from his past: a madman named Kurokawa whose single-minded mission of revenge will shake the Alliance to its core and raise the stakes to the most personal and terrifying levels Reddy has ever faced"--

A collection of five stories featuring characters from Juliet E McKenna's Tales of Einarinn, beginning with the full story of an earlier adventure involving Livak, Halice, Sorgrad and Gren, followed by encounters and incidents set between the books of that series and concluding with unforeseen events a little while after the final volume. Four stories have only been published previously in magazines and other limited distribution venues. One story, “Absent Friends”, is original to this collection. The book offers both an introduction to the world of Einarinn for new readers as well as insights and sidelights for established fans. Artwork originally commissioned from some of Britain's finest illustrators and comics artists to go with The Wedding Gift story provide black and white character illustrations throughout the ebook and the coloured portrait of Livak for the cover. 1. Win Some, Lose Some 2. A Spark in the Darkness 3. Absent Friends 4. Why the Pied Crow Always Sounds Disappointed 5. The Wedding Gift