Tempests and Slaughter (The Numair Chronicles, Book One)

Tempests and Slaughter (The Numair Chronicles, Book One)

<b><b>#1 </b><b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i></b><b> BESTSELLER! This NEW must-read fantasy from an author who is legend herself--TAMORA PIERCE--is one Bustle calls "the perfect book for die-hard Pierce fans and newcomers alike."</b></b><br><br>"Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration."<br><b>--SARAH J. MAAS</b>, #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author<br><br>"Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace."<br><b>--LEIGH BARDUGO</b>, #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author<br><br><b><i>Discover the origin story of one of the realm's most powerful mages in the first book in the Numair Chronicles.</i></b><br><br>Arram Draper is on the path to becoming one of the realm's most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he has a Gift with unlimited potential for greatness--and for attracting trouble. At his side are his two best friends: Varice, a clever girl with an often-overlooked talent, and Ozorne, the "leftover prince" with secret ambitions. Together, these three friends forge a bond that will one day shape kingdoms. And as Ozorne gets closer to the throne and Varice gets closer to Arram's heart, Arram realizes that one day<i>--soon</i>--he will have to decide where his loyalties truly lie. <br><br>In the Numair Chronicles, readers will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín came to Tortall. Newcomers will discover an unforgettable fantasy adventure where a kingdom's future rests on the shoulders of a talented young man with a knack for making vicious enemies.<br><br>"I take more comfort from and as great a pleasure in Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones."<br>--<i>The Washington Post</i>