Emperor of Ruin

Name: Emperor of Ruin
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Django Wexler
ISBN: 9781668634899

Author: Django Wexler

Narrator: Imogen Church

Unabridged: 18 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 08/08/2023

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

Synopsis

“Fantasy at its finest.” –Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Ashes of the Sun

Two siblings divided by magic and revolution must finally join forces and rally the people to take down the Twilight Order once and for all in the final book of this brilliantly imagined epic fantasy trilogy.

The last surviving Chosen, Ashok has finally risen up and taken control of The Twilight Order. He promises equality and prosperity, but Gyre and Maya know the truth. Only death follows in Ashok's wake. To take him down, Gyre will have to unite old allies from all across The Splinter Kingdoms and the depths of Deepfire. And Maya will have to seek out a legendary weapon hidden in the mountains that could turn the tide in their battle for freedom.

Burningblade & Silvereye
Ashes of the Sun
Blood of the Chosen
Emperor of Ruin

About Django Wexler

Django Wexler graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh with degrees in creative writing and computer science, and worked for the university in artificial intelligence research. Eventually he migrated to Microsoft in Seattle, where he now lives with two cats and a teetering mountain of books. When not writing, he wrangles computers, paints tiny soldiers, and plays games of all sorts.

Reviews

Goodreads review by LIsa Noell "Rocking the chutzpah!" on November 27, 2023

My thanks to Orbit books, Django Wexler and Netgalley. I have absolutely enjoyed the crap out of this trilogy! Gyre and Maya are characters that I really don't want to see end. But, as they say.....All good things.. This third book in the trilogy ended up being a wee bit difficult for me. At times it......more

Goodreads review by Cassidy on January 25, 2023

Review to come when I can process my emotions on such a beautiful end to an incredibly unique and memorable series. Wexler may just become a new fav author of mine. 🥰 Pick up Asjes of the sun now so you can read this conclusion when it's out! ---------- Updated review : if you have yet to pick up this s......more

Goodreads review by Hamad on July 15, 2024

Ashes of the Sun ★★★ 1/2 Blood of the Chosen ★★★★ Emperor of Ruin ★★★ 1/2 I am stupid for not reviewing this series as I finished each book as the details are already hazy in my mind and I do remember parts of the plots, but not sure which book is which so I will review the whole series here with no sp......more

Goodreads review by Mel Lenore on January 13, 2023

Yet another solid read from Django Wexler. This is the type of series that is so consistent from start to finish. If you enjoyed book one, you are likely to enjoy the rest of the series equally. For me, the world really shines here. I love the subtle insert of sci-fi mixed with a really cool fantast......more

Goodreads review by Booksblabbering || Cait❣️ on January 11, 2024

The Council and Senate have conferred responsibility to the Corruptor to rule the new Chosen Empire. Declared traitor, Maya can only seek someone called Xalen in the Forge and hope a solution presents herself. ”He knows what his role is supposed to be in the story we tell ourselves, and he just step......more

Quotes

"With a swift-paced narrative and likeable, well-developed characters, the book engages with some very serious issues while maintaining the fantasy action. Religious and political intrigues, sibling rivalry, a sensitive same-sex relationship, and racial and class animosity are all touched on. An outstanding conclusion to the Burningblade & Silvereye trilogy."—Booklist

"Ashes of the Sun is fantasy at its finest: deliciously inventive, brimming with ancient evils, fallen empires, mysterious technology, and devastating magic. Best of all, however, are its characters, each one crafted with deliberate care and developed in meaningful ways as their story unfolds."—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Ashes of the Sun

"Magic, mutants, and mayhem abound in Django Wexler's Ashes of the Sun, but there's also plenty of brain food to be had in this tale of a post-catastrophe world suffering under the yoke of unbending authoritarian rule. A fast-paced and highly entertaining ride through a compelling and original world"—Anthony Ryan, NYT bestselling author of Blood Song on Ashes of the Sun

"Reminiscent of Final Fantasy, Masters of the Universe, and Moorcock's The Jewel in the Skull, ASHES OF THE SUN is a science-fantasy adventure brimming with everything that is weird and wonderful about a world where magic and technology have fused in the fires of a fallen civilization."—Jonathan French, author of The Grey Bastards on Ashes of the Sun

"Exciting. Immersive. Epic. A perfect page turner and a phenomenal start to a new series."—Peter Clines, author of The Fold and Ex-Heroes on Ashes of the Sun

"Ashes of the Sun brings to life an ancient world of magic broken by war. It's a simmering post-apocalyptic fantasy that feels like the literary equivalent of a ticking time bomb. The book lights a fuse in its first few pages, slowly setting up stakes and a conflict big enough to break the bonds of love, loyalty, duty, and even family, all before the full burn of its last few chapters and the finale's thunderous explosion."—Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons on Ashes of the Sun