The Silverblood Promise (The Last Legacy, #1)

A heady aroma of smoke, sweat and sex assailed Lukan’s nostrils as he was dragged through the doorway and into the chamber beyond, the sudden rush of heat stealing the breath from his lungs. He blinked, his eyes watering against the brightness of flames leaping from braziers, illuminating the cages that hung from the chamber’s vaulted ceiling. Naked, oiled bodies writhed behind the bars, moving to the frenetic beat provided by three drummers who sat on one side of the chamber, muscles rippling as they pounded their huge drums. Below them, on the sunken floor, courtiers lounged on divans, drinking, smoking and grasping at the flesh of courtesans. Servants, wearing nothing more than loincloths, circled the floor bearing trays of narcotics and wine, doing their best to keep the hedonism going.--- Set in a city of traders and thieves, monsters and murderers, this fast-paced epic fantasy debut is a must-read for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Nicholas Eames, and Scott Lynch. Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, andthanks to a duel that ended badlythe disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His days consist of cheap wine, rigged card games, and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away. When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father's death. His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be bought if one has the coin. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds danger and secrets in every shadow. For in Saphrona, everything has a priceand the price of truth is the deadliest of all. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.