by Will Wight
Part of Cradle, book 7
First published 2019
The most powerful sacred artists on Cradle have assembled. Emriss Silentborn, Akura Malice, Northstrider, and five other Monarchs bring their chosen successors to compete in the Uncrowned King tournament. Each ruler commands absolute authority over their domain. The Memory of the World, the Queen of Shadows, the fallen Patriarch Tiberian Arelius, the dragon King Seshethkunaaz, the Emperor of Lions Reigan Shen, Luminous Queen Sha Miara, and the mysterious Eight-Man Empire all stake their reputations on their students. These legendary figures rarely appear before mortals, yet now they watch as their heirs battle to prove whose lineage produces the strongest warrior. The tournament will crown one successor above all others, determining which Monarch's legacy will shape the future of Cradle itself.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, epic-fantasy
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Cradle
320 pages · Paperback · Hidden Gnome Publishing