Prince of Thorns

Prince Jorg Ancrath, traumatized by the murder of his mother and younger brother, leads a band of violent outlaws through a fractured empire. Returning to his father's court, he seeks to reclaim his place in a royal family shaped by rivalry and betrayal. His pursuit of power brings him into conflict with rival rulers and forces he does not fully understand. The novel follows an increasingly ruthless young protagonist through a world of warfare, political ambition, and dark magic.

by Mark Lawrence

Ace Books · First published 2011 · 324 pages