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A Weeping Czar Beholds the Fallen Moon

A Weeping Czar Beholds the Fallen Moon

Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
44
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

In a world built on the ruins of a forgotten past, a ruler must face the consequences of his choices as his empire begins to crumble. This short story serves as a prequel to the Psalms of Isaak series, exploring the weight of leadership and the ghosts of history. It offers a brief but sharp look at the political and personal costs of power.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicAtmosphericPhilosophicalReflective
Court Intrigue

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy Post-Apocalyptic

About the author

K
Ken Scholes

Ken Scholes (born January 13, 1968) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer living in Cornelius, Oregon, United States. He is the author of five novels and over fifty short stories and his work has appeared in print since 2000. His series, The Psalms of Isaak, is published by Tor Books and his short fiction has been collected in three volumes published by Fairwood Press. Ken is a winner of the Writers of the Future Award, France's Prix Imaginales, the Endeavour Award and others...

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