Return to Osten Ard with Tad Williams''s latest epic adventure. From the much-loved, Sunday Times bestselling author comes a thrilling new tale set in the legendary world of Osten Ard. This fast-moving adventure follows bandit and chieftain Flann Alderwood - a mythic, swashbuckling figure whose name is whispered across the realm-and his band of misfit rebels as they navigate a kingdom menaced by dark sorcery and war. With the old King of Hernystir''s health failing, warlords carve up the land and rival factions clash over the rightful heir. Into this chaos steps Flann, joined by allies both noble and common, to help the King''s one legitimate heir claim his father''s blessing and restore stability. But enemies, human and inhuman, stalk their every move, determined to end Flann''s quest before it begins. Packed with action, unforgettable characters, and the sweeping imagination that has made Tad Williams one of fantasy''s most beloved voices, this is Osten Ard as you''ve never seen it before.