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The Bone Ships

by Rj Barker

A war fought on dragon bones

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A war fought on dragon bones

In the Hundred Isles, ships built from the bones of vanished dragons have carried two nations through generations of conflict. The sighting of a dragon in distant waters turns the creature into a prize with consequences for both the war and the balance of power. The premise connects a distinctive maritime setting to a contest over glory and military advantage, placing the hunt for a rare creature within a larger struggle between rival nations. The Bone Ships opens the Tide Child Trilogy, whose subsequent titles are Call of the Bone Ships and The Bone Ship’s Wake.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Fantasy readers interested in maritime settings and imagined histories
  • Readers who enjoy adventure shaped by warfare and competition between nations
  • Those looking to begin a fantasy trilogy

Themes

Warfare and powerGlory and honorDragons and maritime lifeCompetition between nations

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Book overview

"Excellent. One of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I've seen in years." --Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author

A brilliantly imagined saga of honor, glory, and warfare, The Bone Ships is the epic launch of a new series from British Fantasy Award winner, RJ Barker.

*British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel, winner

Two nations at war. One prize beyond compare.

For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war. The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted.

Now, the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favor. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory but the war.

Praise for The Bone Ships:

"Brilliant." --Robin Hobb

"A vividly realized high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word." --Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons

The Tide Child Trilogy
The Bone Ships
Call of the Bone Ships
The Bone Ship's Wake

For more from RJ Barker, check out:

The Wounded Kingdom
Age of Assassins
Blood of Assassins
King of Assassins
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