The Bone Ships
Rj Barker
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
"Excellent. One of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I've seen in years." --Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author A brilliantly imagined saga of honor, glory, and warfare, The Bone Ships is the epic launch of a new series from British Fantasy Award winner, RJ Barker. *British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel, winner Two nations at war. One prize beyond compare. For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war. The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted. Now, the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favor. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory but the war. Praise for The Bone Ships: "Brilliant." --Robin Hobb "A vividly realized high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word." --Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons The Tide Child Trilogy The Bone Ships
Call of the Bone Ships
The Bone Ship's Wake For more from RJ Barker, check out: The Wounded Kingdom
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Product Details
Price
$19.99
$18.59
Publisher
Orbit
Publish Date
September 24, 2019
Pages
512
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.0 X 1.5 inches | 0.95 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780316487962
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About the Author
RJ Barker is a softly-spoken Yorkshireman with flowing locks. He lives in the frozen north with his wife and son, and divides his time between writing and looking after his son.
Reviews
"The Bone Ships is a viciously exciting adventure. I loved every second of it."--Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand
"An epic tale of duty and obligation and honour, and what bravery really means... I can't recommend it enough."--Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones
"The Bone Ships is excellent. Aside from the standout writing, it's one of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I've seen in years."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author
"A vividly realized high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word."--Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons
"[T]he novel feels like one of Patrick O'Brian's richly detailed sagas of seamanship...a very promising beginning."--Publishers Weekly
"I absolutely loved it. A whole lot of swashbuckling awesomeness by RJ Barker. He has crafted a fascinating world and a twisty plot, both rooted in characters I came to care about. A definite winner for me."--John Gwynne, author of Malice
"The first in the Tide Child trilogy presents a unique and memorable world-harsh and brutal and full of fully realized, powerful female characters. Barker has managed to craft a story inspired by Moby Dick, Game of Thrones, and pirate lore, and readers will be drawn in and fascinated."--Booklist (starred review)
"Simultaneously gritty and full of a sense of wonder, The Bone Ships is the perfect adventure for anyone who's ever had dreams of the sea-or of dragons ... an excellent book for any reader in search of a fantastical journey."--BookPage
"An epic tale of duty and obligation and honour, and what bravery really means... I can't recommend it enough."--Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones
"The Bone Ships is excellent. Aside from the standout writing, it's one of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I've seen in years."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author
"A vividly realized high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word."--Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons
"[T]he novel feels like one of Patrick O'Brian's richly detailed sagas of seamanship...a very promising beginning."--Publishers Weekly
"I absolutely loved it. A whole lot of swashbuckling awesomeness by RJ Barker. He has crafted a fascinating world and a twisty plot, both rooted in characters I came to care about. A definite winner for me."--John Gwynne, author of Malice
"The first in the Tide Child trilogy presents a unique and memorable world-harsh and brutal and full of fully realized, powerful female characters. Barker has managed to craft a story inspired by Moby Dick, Game of Thrones, and pirate lore, and readers will be drawn in and fascinated."--Booklist (starred review)
"Simultaneously gritty and full of a sense of wonder, The Bone Ships is the perfect adventure for anyone who's ever had dreams of the sea-or of dragons ... an excellent book for any reader in search of a fantastical journey."--BookPage
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