Brand-new epic fantasy introducing an unforgettable outcast magician caught between two warring empires.
'Villains as memorable and unique as the heroes. Action, magic, romance and humor mingle well in this mammoth tale. It's an immersive read in a well realized world' Robin Hobb
Among humans, none have power like mages. And among mages, none have will like Sal the Cacophony. Once revered, now vagrant, she walks a wasteland scarred by generations of magical warfare.
The Scar, a land torn between powerful empires, is where rogue mages go to disappear, disgraced soldiers go to die and Sal went with a blade, a gun and a list of names she intended to use both on.
But vengeance is a flame swift extinguished. Betrayed by those she trusted most, her magic torn from her and awaiting execution, Sal the Cacophony has one last tale to tell before they take her head.
All she has left is her name, her story and the weapon she used to carved both.
Vengeance is its own reward.
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'Sykes has crafted a protagonist for the ages. Ludicrous, wicked, delightful' Pierce Brown
'Exciting and inventive. I never realised how much I needed wizard-hunting gunslingers in my life' Peter V. Brett
'Full of heart, hilarity, and the frank understanding that as humans we are all disasters. Come for the adventures, stay for the weirdos' R.F. Kuang
