This fabulous epic fantasy debut will appeal to readers of Joe Abercrombie and Terry Brooks, Robin Hobb and Mark Lawrence and all points in between. WINNER of the Ditmar Awards for Best Novel and Best New Talent, the Norma K Hemming Award, and the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel Poison. It falls to Jovan and Kalina to protect the heir and save their homeland – but first they must make their way through a new world of unexpected treachery, a world where the ancient spirits are rising. But when the Chancellor succumbs to an unknown poison and an army storms the gates, the so-called Bright City is completely unprepared. Until now, peace has reigned in Silasta for hundreds of years. While other women of the city hold positions of power and responsibility, her path is full of secrets and lies – some hidden even from her own brother. His sister Kalina is too frail to share in their secret family duty. In reality, Jovan has been trained for most of his life to detect, concoct and withstand poisons in order to protect the ruling family. The quiet, forgettable friend of the Chancellor's charming, irresponsible heir. To most, he is just another son of the ruling class. Only a handful of people in Silasta know Jovan's real purpose in life. I was seven years old the first time my uncle poisoned me. Random House presents the audiobook edition of City of Lies by Sam Hawke, read by Rosa Coduri and Dan Morgan.
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