Publishers Weekly
05/23/2022
Feist brings all his hallmarks—medieval-esque warfare, magical instruction, and strong family bonds—to bear in the satisfying conclusion to his Firemane Saga series. Following Queen of Storms, the forces of the Pride Lords from the continent of Nytanny have wiped out most settlers on the western edge of North Tembria, including the wives of Baron Daylon Dumarch and ironworker Declan Smith. Both men seek revenge, with Declan setting sail for a secret island where he can collect a special sand to forge an invincible blade and Daylon and his half brother, Balven, building up their army. Meanwhile, Hatushaly, last scion of the Firemane kings and heir to vast power, takes instruction from a mysterious visitor, as his wife, Hava, sails the seas, ferrying survivors to Sanctuary, news to Marquensas, and spies to Nytanny, all in preparation for an invasion. Feist does a fine job balancing skirmishes and battles with quieter moments of tutelage, espionage, and basic survival, and takes time as he wraps things up to tie the world of this series to others he’s created—a connection that won’t surprise fans. A late reveal points to further adventures for his characters, which readers will welcome. It’s a fittingly rip-roaring finale. Agent: Ben Camardi, Harold Matson and Co. (July)
From the Publisher
"A fittingly rip-roaring finale." — Publishers Weekly
"A delightful wrap-up to the epic saga." — Booklist
"This is a true hero’s journey. . . . I had unbelievably high expectations for Master of Furies and I’m so glad it lived up to them. With [Feist's] signature worldbuilding and masterful storytelling, this is sure to quench your epic fantasy thirst." — Booktopia
“Feist displays his mastery of epic fantasy in this impressive second installment to the Firemane Saga… Feist fans will recognize his hallmarks here—quiet moments of a common life interrupted by sweeping battles, and high seas journeys to distant continents. Fantasy readers of all sorts will appreciate his command of both subtle characterization and vast, panoramic story. This is a knockout.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Queen of Storms
“Master storyteller Feist takes time to develop the complex relationships among his many characters as he continues to expand the world in the second epic book of the Firemane series.” — Booklist on Queen of Storms
“A hard-hitting, heartbreaking second novel of The Firemane Saga…Feist takes us on a wild and perilous ride with his characters.” — Grimdark Magazine on Queen of Storms
“If you have ever read anything from this master storyteller, you will know that tragedy and conflict is where Feist really shines. When the inevitable happens and everyone’s peaceful existence begins to crumble around them, each character’s story progresses in such a way as to be logical but exciting, nonetheless.” — The Nerd Daily on Queen of Storms
“Feist is back on top of his game in this series. . . A delightful fantasy novel, full of simple magic, fighting, political intrigue, and religious strife.” — Booklist (starred review) on King of Ashes
Grimdark Magazine on Queen of Storms
A hard-hitting, heartbreaking second novel of The Firemane Saga…Feist takes us on a wild and perilous ride with his characters.
The Nerd Daily on Queen of Storms
If you have ever read anything from this master storyteller, you will know that tragedy and conflict is where Feist really shines. When the inevitable happens and everyone’s peaceful existence begins to crumble around them, each character’s story progresses in such a way as to be logical but exciting, nonetheless.
Booklist (starred review) on King of Ashes
Feist is back on top of his game in this series. . . A delightful fantasy novel, full of simple magic, fighting, political intrigue, and religious strife.
Booklist on Queen of Storms
Master storyteller Feist takes time to develop the complex relationships among his many characters as he continues to expand the world in the second epic book of the Firemane series.
Library Journal
02/01/2022
In this wrap-up to the "Firemane Saga," Declan Smith and Baron Daylon Dumarch seek vengeance after raiders devastate Marquensas, massacring multitudes. Meanwhile, Hava, now known as the Sea Demon, seeks out the source of this violence even as her husband, last of the Firemanes, the ruling family of Ithrace, struggles to master his magic. With a 100,000-copy first printing.
