Blood and Mercy

By: V S Holmes

Write A Review

Paperback | 28 March 2020

At a Glance

Paperback
498 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
20.32 x 13.34 x 2.82

Paperback

$49.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $12.44 with

Ships in 10 to 15 business days

Saving the world may have doomed them all.

Keplan reels in the wake of grief and guilt at the blood on his hands. Outside the city walls, however, winter grows fiercer and droughts longer. Alea reforged the fractured world twenty years before--so why is it withering before his eyes? Then, just as he masters being a monarch, a prophet arrives spouting scripture about a One True God. Keplan's own mother killed the last gods, yet this one matches his description perfectly--and its wrath is about to fall upon Athrolan.

Isolated within the same cold, marble walls as Athrolan's murderous king, Rih struggles to plot her rebellion leagues away from everything she has ever known. With an unexpected ally, she may have finally found a way to the Mirikin Hetmir--until tragedy strikes. With religious fanatics at their walls, blight in their fields, and a king floundering from addiction, Athrolan spirals out of control. Now Rih must choose between a mad king's life and her own revolution.

Industry Reviews

Praise for Smoke and Rain

"Holmes weaves a tapestry of the forthcoming events with the skill of a thaumaturge."

- The San Francisco Review of Books

"Holmes's writing style is somehow both lyrical and direct, and I was impressed with her patient attention to detail. If you're looking for a fantasy series to invest yourself in, this is it!"

- Page Morgan, author of The Beautiful and the Cursed

"The beauty with which, V. S. Holmes weaves this epic tale is nothing short of remarkable. The words spring from the page painting a detailed picture in your mind."

- Cameron J. Quinn, author of The Starsboro Chronicles

"It's been a while since I've read a fantasy book that really engaged me. You know that gaping hole you're left with after you finish something like Harry Potter? Well, this came remarkably close to filling it...."

- Jaz Johnson, author of The Athena Universe

"I couldn't put it down to save my life and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. The plot line was incredibly unique ... Holmes gave me a lot of the things I look for in a wonderful story and so much more."

- Cassandra Carpio, The Bookish Crypt

"The writing style, characterization, and world-building...was a surprisingly refreshing change.... The very first page hooked me with the simple yet elegant narrative, which I haven't seen from a new author in quite some time. The characters' dilemmas were revealed in perfect timing yet kept me wanting more, and Holmes didn't disappoint with dropping tidbits of emotion, character growth, and internal struggle among all the the action and war-time maneuvers."

- Kathrin Hutson, author of Gyenona's Children and The Unclaimed Trilogy

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.