by Greg Rucka
First published 2021
King Alistair believes his father still lives fifteen years after vanishing at sea. The lonely ruler sets out to uncover the truth, joined by Varric the silver-tongued dwarven rogue and Isabella the notorious pirate captain. Their search leads them through battles with assassins, dragons, Qunari warriors, and corrupted mages across the dark fantasy realm of Thedas. As they pursue clues about the missing king, a catastrophic tear opens in the sky above. Two mercenaries find themselves fighting beside the Inquisition against nightmarish creatures from the Fade and soldiers twisted by red lyrium. In distant Kirkwall, a drunk knight and his clever squire discover thieves planning to steal a precious artifact. Their answer is simple: steal it first. These interconnected tales reveal how ordinary people become heroes in a world where some sacrifice everything for power while others die protecting the innocent.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, quest
Setting: Kirkwall, Thedas
Period: 15 years after
432 pages · Paperback · Dark Horse Books
Content warnings: violence