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Pretenders to the Throne of God

Pretenders to the Throne of God

ParanormalEpic Fantasy
Pages
493
Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

Adrian Tchaikovsky returns to a world of magic under siege. The Tyrant Philosophers aim to conquer Eres Ffenegh, a city known as 'the City on the Back of a Crab.' As the brutal Eresi winter sets in, defenders and renegades forge an uneasy alliance against the invaders. Inside the city, a young apprentice conjures dark bargains, while a fallen noble fights for survival. Their destinies intertwine amidst the harsh realities of war and the unpredictable whims of their oppressors.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseAtmosphericThought-Provoking
SurvivalMorally GreyMultiple POVs

Genres

Paranormal Epic Fantasy Fantasy High Fantasy Science Fiction

About the author

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Adrian Tchaikovsky

Adrian Tchaikovsky (born Adrian Czajkowski) is a British science fiction and fantasy author, born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. He studied zoology and psychology at the University of Reading before working as a legal executive, becoming a full-time writer in 2018. His debut novel, Empire in Black and Gold (2008), opened the ten-book Shadows of the Apt series. His novel Children of Time won the 2016 Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel and began an ongoing series; his other work...

Characters

Devil JackProtagonist
Kiffel ea LeachanProtagonist
The WidowSupporting
All characters in Pretenders to the Throne of God

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the previous books in the Tyrant Philosophers series first?

    While each entry in the series features a mostly new cast of characters and a unique location, the narrative builds upon the established history of the Palleseen Sway and their ongoing campaign, making it highly recommended to read the earlier books to avoid spoilers for the series-wide plot.

  • Is this the final book in the series?

    This is the fourth installment in the series, and it serves as a precursor to the fifth book, titled The Grave of Perfection, which is intended to return the narrative to the setting of the first book.