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The Basilisk Throne

by Greg Keyes
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Master and Commander meets A Game of Thrones and Pirates of the Carribean. Rapid-paced high fantasy with all-out combat on the high seas, and a canny young woman who faces the hidden threats of an imperial court. Yet the key to defeating a sorcerous enemy may lie with a wild rogue and the slave of a maniac.
For centuries the Drehhu have ruled every continent, brutally enslaving the human inhabitants. Now after endless wars the human empires of Ophion, Velesa, and Modjal have pushed the inhuman enemy back to their heartland and unite in a final, massive assault.
Alastor Nevelon and his son Crespin set sail against the Drehhu, and they have their own secret weapons. Yet Alastor is forced to send his daughter Chrysanthe to the capitol city Ophion Magne as a “token” of his loyalty to the emperor. He instructs Chrysanthe to use her considerable intellect to discover what plots may be afoot, even as she enters a place where courtly manners hide murderous intent.
As nations collide the true key to defeating the Drehhu may lie in a remote mountain stronghold, with a wild rogue known as Hound and Ammolite, the young slave of a sorcerer more ancient than any nation—whose loyalties remain threateningly unknown.

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    April 11, 2023

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    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781789095494

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      • ISBN: 9781789095494
      • File size: 1724 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      November 1, 2022

      War is coming as the three human empires, Ophion, Velesa, and Modjal, converge to defeat the nonhuman Drehhu empire, obtain the Basilisk Throne, and rule the world. For the Nevelon family, the stakes couldn't be higher, as they are on the precipice of losing everything. To stave off destruction, Admiral Nevelon concedes to sail his merchant fleet to help the human emperor, while he sends his daughter, Chrysanthe, to the Ophion capitol city as a hostage and spy. However, the war is not what it seems, as a centuries-old sorcerer may hold the key to defeating the Drehhu, and both Chrysanthe and Admiral Nevelon are faced with choices that may lead to ruin, betrayal, death--or victory. VERDICT Keyes's (Realms of the Deathless) high seas, epic fantasy is fast-paced, contains exceptional worldbuilding, and offers multiple intricate plots woven together to create a marvelous adventure that will appeal to Game of Thrones fans. Readers will eagerly await future volumes. --Laura Hiatt

      Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Publisher's Weekly

      February 6, 2023
      For this rollicking high fantasy, Keyes (Realms of the Breathless) unites the human kingdoms of Ophion, Velesa, and Modjal against the nonhuman Drehhu empire, evil magicians who have enslaved many humans and rule over all from the Basilisk Throne. Adm. Alastor Nevelon of rural Orphion teaches his son, Crespin, leadership and manhood while sailing against the throne with the attacking Ophion armada, and sends his spunky daughter, Chrysanthe, as a hostage and spy to a hostile household. Meanwhile, in the spooky abode of mysterious sorcerer Veulkh, young sex-slave Ammolite works to escape, helped by a near-feral youth called Hound. Behind all the personal and political machinations lurks the enigmatic Cryptarchia, a secretive sect with its own agenda. Hornblower-esque naval engagements, sexy intrigue among the Ophion elites, and shape-shifting wizardly entanglements ensue, with plenty of colorful locales, abundant magic, and solidly convincing character development along the way. This entertaining yarn is sure to leave high fantasy fans hungry for more.

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