The Bitter Crown

Name: The Bitter Crown
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Justin Lee Anderson
ISBN: 9781668633069

Author: Justin Lee Anderson

Narrator: Justin Lee Anderson

Unabridged: 20 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 12/05/2023

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic, Action & Adventure, Dark Fantasy

Synopsis

A war once held in the shadows now escalates into full-scale revolution in the second novel of Justin Lee Anderson’s epic Eidyn Saga. The fog of war is lifted and the conspiracy at the heart of Eidyn finally exposed. Now that they know the truth, Aranok and his allies must find a way to free a country that doesn’t know it’s held captive. But with divided loyalties and his closest friendship shaken, can their alliance hold against overwhelming odds? The quest to retake the country begins here.

“An eclectic cast of characters traverse a war-ravaged kingdom as Anderson's cleverly constructed plot winds its way towards a truly unexpected denouement. Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavor is sure to please fans of David Gemmell.” – Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author

For more from Justin Lee Anderson, check out:

The Lost War

About Justin Lee Anderson

In over fifteen years of writing and editing for a living, Justin Lee Anderson has worked on everything from restaurant, theater, and comedy reviews to training manuals and magazines, including four years as the writer, editor, and photographer for an Edinburgh guidebook. Currently working as a content editor, he lives with his Brady Bunch family in a permanent state of happy chaos.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark on August 13, 2024

The follow up to #SPFBO champion THE LOST WAR. I have many things to say! I liked the first book - it was well written and felt like standard-ish fantasy nicely executed, with a big twist. The big twist didn't wholly work for me, but that was because I missed the clues, and so when it happened I didn'......more

Goodreads review by Hamad on April 12, 2024

The Lost War ★★★★ 1/2 The Bitter Crown ★★★★ The Lost War was the winner of SPFBO 2020 award. I got to read it in 2021 and I loved it very much. I was so happy to hear that the series was picked up by one of my favorite publishers -Orbit- and I have been waiting for the sequel patiently ever since. To......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on February 29, 2024

3.5 Stars Video Review: [URL not allowed] This was a solid follow up novel in this epic fantasy series. Like the first book, this second one continues to play it safe leaning into traditional tropes of the genre. That being said, it did a good job of executing those familiar plot points. As......more

Goodreads review by Jamedi on January 03, 2024

Review originally on JamReads The Bitter Crown is the direct sequel to The Lost War, second book on the Eidyn saga (out of four books according to the author), written by Justin Lee Anderson, and published by Orbit Books. After the shocking ending of The Lost War, the fog over the conspiration is......more

Goodreads review by Terry on February 01, 2024

This was excellent Following the climactic and shocking twists and turns at the end of book one, I wasn't entirely sure in which direction the story would continue. Anderson, however, does an incredible job of continuing the story with a new level of mystery and intrigue. Where as book one is full of......more

Quotes

"The uncertainties of a traumatized society provide the thematic underpinning for The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson. An eclectic cast of characters traverse a war-ravaged kingdom as Anderson's cleverly constructed plot winds its way towards a truly unexpected denouement. Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavor is sure to please fans of David Gemmell."—Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author on The Lost War

“Strikingly intense … immersive and thoroughly compelling.”—SFX on The Lost War

“Compelling and entertaining … inventive and fun.”—SciFiNow on The Lost War

"A blistering tale packed with action and adventure."—Evening News on The Lost War