Third instalment in Ausma Zehanat Khan's powerful epic fantasy quartet: a series that lies somewhere between N. K. Jemisin and George R.R. Martin, in which a powerful band of women must use all the powers at their disposal to defeat a dark and oppressive, patriarchal regimeThird instalment in Ausma Zehanat Khan's powerful epic fantasy quartet: a series that lies somewhere between N. K. Jemisin and George R.R. Martin, in which a powerful band of women must use all the powers at their disposal to defeat a dark and oppressive, patriarchal regimeWhen speech isn’t free, whose word can you trust?The Companions of Hira used their wits and magic to battle against the Talisman, an organization whose hyper conservative agenda limits free thinking and subjugates women.They were defeated. But Arian continues to lead a disparate group of Companions in pursuit of the mystical artifact that could end the Talisman’s rule: The Bloodprint. For the arcane tome slipped out of their reach once more in the heat of battle. Through all they have endured, Arian’s band of allies has always remained united in the face of their enemy. In pursuit of their goal.Until now.Their group is fracturing. To continue the fight, Arian must journey to a distant city to recruit new allies. It is not the first time she faces risk, but now she cannot rely on her friends to watch her back. Now she is forced to seek alliances she would otherwise never trust…Praise for The Khorasan Archives:‘The Bloodprint is somewhere between N.K. Jemisin and George R.R. Martin. You’re going to love it’Saladin Ahmed, author of Throne of the Crescent Moon‘Sweeping its readers up for a fantastical journey across a broken yet beautiful Silk Road, The Bloodprint is extraordinary. The book is wonderfully written; its poetic prose and mix of history, faith, and adventure reminiscent of a post-apocalyptic Odyssey…this time with a pair of women warriors at the helm’S.A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass‘One of the year’s finest fantasy debuts’B&N Sci-Fi & FantasyAusma Zehanat Khan holds a Ph.D. in international human rights law with a specialization in military intervention and war crimes in the Balkans. She is a former adjunct law professor and Editor-in-Chief of Muslim Girl magazine, the first magazine targeted to young Muslim women in North America. She is also the award-winning author of The Unquiet Dead and The Bloodprint, the first book in The Khorasan Archives. A British-born Canadian, Khan now lives in Colorado with her husband.• Author is already a renowned name on the literary crime scene• The Bloodprint is a stunning literary fantasy series with a unique, rich setting and bold heroine• Author was previously Editor in Chief of Muslim Girl magazine, the first magazine to address a target audience of young Muslim women, aiming to re-shape the conversation about Muslim women in North America. The magazine was the subject of two documentaries, and hundreds of national and international profiles and interviews, including CNN International, Current TV, and Al Jazeera ‘Everywoman’Competition: BINTI, GAME OF THRONES, EMBER IN THE ASHES, ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE. N.K. JEMSIN, GEORGE RR MARTIN, ROBIN HOBB, SABAA TAHIR, S.A. CHAKRABORTY, NNEDI OKORAFOR
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