Engines of Chaos, R.S. Ford
Engines of Chaos, R.S. Ford
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Engines of Chaos

Author: R.S. Ford

Narrator: Alison Campbell, Phoebe McIntosh, Ciaran Saward, Andrew Kingston, Martin Reeve, Mark Meadows, Katie Villa, Diana Croft

Unabridged: 22 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 04/04/2023


Synopsis

"Perfect for fans of Brent Weeks, George R. R. Martin, or David Gemmell . . . . The best traditional epic fantasy I have read in years." — Grimdark Magazine on Engines of Empire

“An excellent start to a new series: fast-paced and engaging, with a properly epic setting and a cast of characters I look forward to seeing more of.” – James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on Engines of Empire

From an unmissable voice in epic fantasy comes the second novel in a trilogy where guilds clash, magic fuels machines, and an empire begins a revolution.

Torwyn burns as Sanctan Egelrath tightens his grip on power. The Draconate Ministry has gathered its forces, determined to eradicate the Guilds, but Rosomon Hawkspur still stands in their way. 

Her only hope could lay with Lancelin Jagdor, sent to gather allies in their struggle against the usurper. Can even the greatest warrior in Torwyn hope to succeed with so many adversaries determined to stop him?

Tyreta returns home with newfound strength and mysterious sorcerous abilities, only to discover it is not the land she left behind. She will have to call upon her untested powers to survive when she embarks on a mission that could turn the tide of war. 

Conall, trapped in a dangerous land, has his own enemies to defeat before he can hope to escape and join the conflict that threatens his family. Even if he succeeds, he must overcome the demons that threaten from within or face damnation. 

Though Rosomon is vastly outnumbered, and her family lost, she is determined to strike back against her enemies. But saving her homeland might prove an impossible task.

“Epic fantasy fans listen up: This is the good stuff. Highly recommended.” —Kirkus (starred review) on Engines of Empire

For more from R. S. Ford, check out:

Age of Uprising:
Engines of Empire
Engines of Chaos

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nick on February 28, 2023

Original review posted on my blog Out of This World SFF: [URL not allowed] R.S. Ford's opening book in The Age of Uprising trilogy Engines of Empire was such a wonderful blend of epic and heroic fantasy. I really enjoyed it a lot when I read it last year and it definitely struck......more

Goodreads review by Trinity on April 16, 2023

What an amazing continuation!! I have been screaming at anyone who will listen to read Engines of Empire. Seems I shall need to scream louder. I will post full thoughts in my monthly wrap up on YouTube but damn, this book was excellent!......more

Goodreads review by Christina on February 05, 2024


Engine of Chaos picks up right where Engines of Empire left off. The Ministry has dethroned the Guilds. Sanctan Egelrath has gathered the forces of the Draconate Ministry and is systematically wiping out all traces of magic. Rosomon is still reeling from her losses and is thrust into a position of......more

Goodreads review by Margaret on March 11, 2024

Excellent sequel. Built upon everything in book 1 so well and left me constantly engaged and turning the page. The slow descent of some of our characters into madness/evil??/just being a bit unhinged had me hooked. There were two new POVs in this edition and I was riveted by both of them. Little bit......more

Goodreads review by Aaron on February 26, 2023

9/10 ARC received from publisher Warning, this review will NOT contain spoilers for Engines of Chaos (EOC) HOWEVER it will assume knowledge of Engines of Empire (EOE) so if you have not read EOE yet please stop reading now and go do so. Once again R.S. Ford has brought to life a fantastic world with......more