The Winds of War: A Dark Epic Fantasy Adventure (The Tapestry of the Tarnished Book 1)

"Never have I found myself so strongly invested and emotionally clinging to the next pages, desperate to find out what happens next." ★★★★★ "Anyone who loves John Gwynne, Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, or Ryan Cahill would be missing out if they didn't read The Winds of War by Mosha Winter." ★★★★★ "Winter possesses the ability to be in the conversation when talking about the storytelling of George R. R. Martin and Steven Erikson." ★★★★★ THESE THREADS ARE SOAKED IN BLOOD. The Astaris Empire is fracturing, its realm flogged by war and fanaticism. Empress Seline and her Gold Council vie to maintain control, but what is control for a nation built on blood and lies? In the east, the storied Rhaavi people cling to their independence, but as the ruinous First Legion of the Empire arrives at their walls, hope is decimated. Even so, Yuei, the dragonrider, and Rizu, the shadow guardian, will lay down their lives to protect their home. And Kirana, High Chieftainess of the Rhaavi, vows to lead her people through . . . no matter the cost. Elsewhere, the prodigious Hatsun pursues an education at the fabled Great Library of the Awakened. But he quickly learns that curiosity is both a boon and a burden as his studies unveil cataclysmic secrets about the world that could change everything. This book marks the first chapter of The Tapestry of the Tarnished. Here is a tale spanning the whole of the Ring: A circle of continents rife with war and unrest. A world colored by magics and mythical creatures. A place you will fear, yet not wish to leave. George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire meets Steven Erikson’s The Malazan Book of the Fallen in this burgeoning epic fantasy saga. More Praise for The Winds of War! ★★★★★ “It's hard to put into words how much I have enjoyed this book.” ★★★★★ “This dark, immersive world completely captivated me. I can confidently place this book in my top three reads of the year ... I really, really enjoyed it.” ★★★★★ “Really, if you haven’t read it yet, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. It is SO worth it.” ★★★★★ “The Winds of War is dark, twisted, and impossible to put down. I devoured it in a single day! (and if I read a 600 page book in 1 day, you will get 5 stars!)” ★★★★★ I got really big Game of Thrones vibes from this book! From the political intrigue, the world-building, a fanatical religious cult, dragons, war, and so much more, this truly was an epic read. I can not wait to get my hands on book 2 to see where this story goes!” ★★★★★ “The world-building is top tier. Like genuinely some of the best I have read.” ★★★★★ “I've heard a famous author say "Ideas are cheap and execution is everything". Mosha Winter absolutely executes here and to such a degree that it amazes me this book comes from an author so early in their career.” ★★★★★ “If you like fantastic world building, a dark fantasy setting with a believable magic system with consequences, dragons, death and destruction and interesting characters who make sometimes devastating choices - this is the book for you!” View Less