Blades of the Old Empire

Book I of the Majat Code

By: Anna Kashina

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Paperback | 25 February 2014

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Kara is a mercenary - a Diamond warrior, the best of the best, part of the Majat Guild. When her tenure to Prince Kythar comes to an end, he wishes to retain her services, but bust accompany her back to her Guild to negotiate her continued protection.

When they arrive they discover that the prince's sworn enemy, the Kaddim, have already paid the Guild to engage her services - to capture and hand over the prince (who she has grown very fond of).

A warrior brought up to respect both duty and honour, what happens when her sworn duty proves dishonourable?

About the Author

Anna Kashina grew up in Russia and moved to the United States in 1994 after receiving her Ph.D. in cell biology from the Russian Academy of Sciences. She works as a professor in a major university and combines her successful career in science and her passion for writing. Anna's passion for ballroom dancing, world mythologies and folklore has fed her high-level interest in martial arts of the Majat warriors. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The author lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania..

Industry Reviews

"Both Kyth and Ellah are likeable characters and it is a joy to follow their stories...A solid start to what looks to be an exciting series."
- The British Fantasy Society

"If you're in the mood for a fun fantasy with mercenaries, an evil brotherhood, then, yes, give Blades of the Old Empire a try."
- Tenacious Reader

"Another great book from Angry Robot...I enjoyed this book and would recommend it for anyone who likes a good swashbuckling storyline."
- Every Book Deserves to be Read

"Strong roots and parallels to history keep the reader grounded and enrich the world of this novel while magic and the characters keep it fresh and interest."
- Heather McCorkle

"This book is action packed from the very first page, and is a good start to a series that I will look forward to reading more of."
- Avid Reviews

"You get fast-paced travel with political intrigue and danger, amazing martial arts fights of extreme skill, cultural immersion from around the world, and a little hint of romance without ruining the tough fighter feel... I really cannot express enough times how highly I recommend this story to everyone."
- In Pursuit of My Own Library

"I really enjoyed this book despite not being a huge fan of romance-themed novels. I feel it is for those who want more romance in their fantasy while also getting a hefty dose of action, adventure, and intrigue... It was a good book, and well worth the read. I'll be reading this one again."
- R.J. Blain

"Each scene is very well written. Action and dialog keep the story moving at a fast clip. The fight scenes were especially well written making it easy to see what was happening. Now I want to see what happens in the next book."
- Mixed Book Bag

Praise for Anna Kashina:

"Kashina's Arabesque novel ... will have readers dream of summoning their own djinn."
-Publishers Weekly

"Substantial and vivid ... Enthralling" -RTimes Book Reviews
"A rich treasure trove of imagery, color, romance, intrigue, and mystery"
- ForeWord Reviews (Featured Review)

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