Spectyr: A Book of the Order

Description

Though one of the most powerful Deacons, Sorcha Faris has a tarnished reputation to overcome, which is why she jumps at the chance to investigate a string of murders in the exotic city of Orithal. But it is there that her lover, the shapeshifting rival to the throne, is targeted by a cruel and vengeful goddess, unwittingly unleashed by the Emperor's sister.

Philippa (Pip) Ballantine is the author of the Book of the Order series, the Shifted World series, the Chronicles of Art series, and--with Tee Morris--the coauthor of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series. Her podcast of Chasing the Bard won the Sir Julius Vogel Award in 2009, and two of her novels have been short-listed for it. Originally from New Zealand, she now resides in Virginia with her husband, her daughter, and a mighty clowder of cats.

Praise for the Book of the Order Novels "[A] richly detailed world and wonderfully realized characters."--New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh "Absolutely not to be missed."--National bestselling author Barb Hendee "A fantastic fantasy."--Genre Go Round Reviews "[A] unique, character-driven fantasy that delivers on all levels."--Smexy Books