The Boy Who Wept Blood
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The second book in a gripping high fantasy series set in the castle of Demesne, from the author of The Boy With the Porcelain Blade
With his rich evocation of the Italian Renaissance-like realm of Landfall, his uniquely appealing way with flawed yet empathic characters, and his ability to write gripping scenes of both action and subterfuge, Den Patrick has already established himself as a new favorite for fans of Scott Lynch and Robin Hobb alike. 10 years have passed since the disappearance of Lucien, and his protege, the young swordsman Dino, is struggling to live up to Lucien's legacy. Sworn to protect the silent queen Anea as she struggles to bring a new democracy to Demesne, Dino finds himself drawn into a deadly game of political intrigue as the aristocratic families of Landfall conspire to protect their privilege. Always ready to prove himself as a swordsman, Dino is anguished to discover that in order to fulfill his vow he must become both spy and assassin. And all the while, the dark secret at the heart of Demesne is growing towards fulfillment.
With his rich evocation of the Italian Renaissance-like realm of Landfall, his uniquely appealing way with flawed yet empathic characters, and his ability to write gripping scenes of both action and subterfuge, Den Patrick has already established himself as a new favorite for fans of Scott Lynch and Robin Hobb alike. 10 years have passed since the disappearance of Lucien, and his protege, the young swordsman Dino, is struggling to live up to Lucien's legacy. Sworn to protect the silent queen Anea as she struggles to bring a new democracy to Demesne, Dino finds himself drawn into a deadly game of political intrigue as the aristocratic families of Landfall conspire to protect their privilege. Always ready to prove himself as a swordsman, Dino is anguished to discover that in order to fulfill his vow he must become both spy and assassin. And all the while, the dark secret at the heart of Demesne is growing towards fulfillment.
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Den Patrick worked as a comics writer for Titan, a copywriter, and as a bookseller, and is the author of The Boy with the Porcelain Blade and the War Manuals series.
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"Stylistically the book is well-balanced between lush sensory descriptions of place and person (the details of clothing are particularly well-tailored) and taut, economic writing in the action sequences. The dialogue is crisp and acerbic and the characterization displays much nicely textured writing. . . This book has style!" —British Fantasy Society"Den Patrick continues to impress with his compelling world building and addictive prose. . . This makes for some compelling reading, and the author's gentle yet sardonic style makes the novel all the more delicious." —Starburst Magazine"I was most impressed by the book's gothic-ness, its secure world-building and deft characterisation—The Boy Who Wept Blood is an exciting page turner that didn't disappoint." —SFF World on The Boy Who Wept Blood
