The Shattered Realm of Ardor Benn: Kingdom of Grit, Book Two

The second novel in an action-packed epic fantasy series set in a world with dragon-fuelled magic, where master con artist Ardor Benn must infiltrate a centuries old secret organisation to find a missing royal heir

Ardor Benn saved civilisation from imminent destruction, but his efforts brought war to the kingdom. It is believed that the rightful rulers have all been assassinated. However, a young heir might have survived.

An ancient organisation known as The Realm is behind the chaos, working from the shadows. Under the anonymity of masks, information is distributed sparingly. Ard''s been hired to infiltrate them, but he''s got competition from an old friend. One who''s set to prove she''s better than the self-proclaimed ''Ruse Artist Extraordinaire.''

If Ard can''t find the heir, then his world may again approach ruin. Stopping the complete and utter collapse of civilisation is quickly becoming Ard''s speciality.

Praise for The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn:

''I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is easily the best fantasy-heist book I have read in years!'' A Fantastical Librarian on The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn

''A cracking introduction to a new fantasy world that demands further exploration'' SFX

''A fun, terrific read I heartily recommend'' David Dalglish, author of A Dance of Cloaks

''If you enjoy The Lies of Locke Lamora . . . then I can confidently predict that The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn is the book for you . . . Highly recommended'' The Eloquent Page

''The plot and world of this book are one of a kind . . . a very impressive debut'' The Quill to Live

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