num_pages: 480
description: The circle is closing. The stakes are high. And old truths will live again...The Emperor has been murdered leaving the Annurian Empire in turmoil. Now his progeny must bury their grief and prepare to unmask a conspiracy.His son Valyn training for the empires deadliest fighting force hears the news an ocean away. He expected a challenge but after several accidents and a dying soldiers warning he realizes his life is also in danger. Yet before Valyn can take action he must survive the mercenaries brutal final initiation.Meanwhile the Emperors daughter Minister Adare hunts her fathers murderer in the capital itself. Court politics can be fatal but she needs justice. And Kaden heir to an empire studies in a remote monastery. Here the Blank Gods disciples teach their harsh ways  which Kaden must master to unlock their ancient powers. When an imperial delegation arrives hes learnt enough to perceive evil intent. But will this keep him alive as long-hidden powers make their move?
language: English
title: The Emperor's Blades
publisher: Tor Books