The godchildren are rising: Bladerunner meets Camelot in a riveting neo-noir thriller drenched in power and betrayal.
A half-drowned stranger turns up at the door of Garad Gaheris, retired King´s Champion, with a hell of a story to tell. The ex-knight may have uncovered a conspiracy involving the very highest echelons of London´s elite.
´A riveting tragedy of blood and desire. A masterwork of urban fantasy - and the coolest thing you´ll read this year´ - SAMANTHA SHANNON on Blackheart Knights
Current King´s Champion Si Wyll, a master illusionist, still reeling from the betrayal of his lover and the death of his mentor, is poised to become the most dangerous man in London. Then a figure from his past surfaces, determined to blackmail him into a plot to change the balance of power for good.
´A brilliant, bloody wild´ - JAY KRISTOFF on Blackheart Knights
And the city´s godchildren, those born with illegal magical abilities, have had enough of being put down - but who must die to ensure their ascension?