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Mark Lawrence
The Red Queen's War
The Red Queen's War follows Jalan Kendeth, a self-proclaimed coward and prince, as he is forced into a quest to save his world. This dark fantasy series explores themes of destiny, free will, and the true nature of heroism through a cynical lens.
The series should be read in publication order, starting with Prince of Fools, followed by The Liar's Key, and then The Wheel of Osheim. While it is a companion series to The Broken Empire, it can be enjoyed independently.
The Red Queen's War is set in the same world as The Broken Empire series, taking place a few years after the events of that trilogy. While it features new protagonists, characters and events from The Broken Empire are referenced and occasionally appear.
While The Red Queen's War itself is a complete trilogy, it is a companion series within a larger shared world. The author has also written The Book of the Ancestor and The Impossible Times series, which explore different aspects of this universe.