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Set in a world of subterfuge, treachery and the poisoner´s art, this bold and exciting epic fantasy debut introduces a remarkable new talent to the genre and is a must-read for fans, from Joe Abercrombie and Terry Brooks to Robin Hobb and Scott Lynch . . .

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Shortlisted for The Aurealis Award, The Ditmar Award and The Norma K. Hemming Award
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I was seven years old the first time my uncle poisoned me...

Jovan wears two faces. Outwardly, he is the lifelong friend of the Chancellor´s charming, irresponsible heir. He´s quiet. Forgettable even. But in truth he is a master of poisons and chemicals, trained to protect the Chancellor´s family. Then there is his sister, Kalina. She hides her frustrations behind a mask of serenity. While other women of the city holds positions of power and responsibility, her path is full of secrets and lies - some hidden even from her own brother.

It´s when the Chancellor succumbs to an unknown poison and an army lays siege to the city that the siblings´ world begins to truly unravel. Trapped and desperate, they soon discover that the society into which they were born and grew up also possesses two faces - for behind the sophistication and the beauty lies an ugly truth - this is a world built on oppression and treachery . . .

This fabulous epic fantasy debut that will appeal to readers of Joe Abercrombie and Terry Brooks, Robin Hobb and Mark Lawrence and all points in between.

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"If the first line doesn´t make you buy this book, you should turn in your fantasy-lover´s badge. City of Lies got me through sitting seven hours in an airport, and proves that a tale about the one who risks his life to thwart assassins can be as compelling as any assassin´s tale." ROBIN HOBB

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