The Liar’s Key By Mark Lawrence

The Red Queen has placed her pieces on the board…

After a harrowing adventure and near-death, Prince Jalan Kendeth has been forced by the harsh winter to stay far from the luxury of his palace in the south. And since the North is home to Jalan’s companion, the warrior Snorri var Snagason, he is just as eager to get going as soon as possible.

For the Viking is ready to challenge Hell itself to return his wife and children to the world of the living. He has Loki’s key – now he just has to find the right door.

While everyone waits for the ice to bleed his jaws, the Dead King sets out to get his hands on what almost fell into his hands – the key that opens everything in the world – so that the dead can rise from their graves and finally rule. But no one should forget about the Red Queen, as she continues to manipulate the kings and pawns towards the final act she desires…

“If you like darkness, you’ll love Mark Lawrence. And when the light breaks through the shadows and everything makes sense, the contrast is beautiful.” Robin Hobb

“Lawrence is getting better and better with each book, and if he keeps this up, we’ll have to introduce a rating system that goes up to eleven. Magnificent.” Starburst Magazine

“After this fast-paced adventure and dark magic, the reader will be eager for the next part of this trilogy.” Publisher’s Weekly.