Five Broken Blades (Standard Edition)

FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILD<BR><BR>All lies have consequences as your favourite liars reunite one final time in the electrifying conclusion to the bestselling Korean-inspired adventure fantasy series<BR><BR>'A compelling and skilfully written end to a thrilling series' KIRKUS REVIEWS<BR><BR>Some betrayals cut deeper than blades.<BR><BR>The Blades were never supposed to survive this long. But after the battle in Quu Harbor, escaping is no longer enough. The most dangerous liars in the four realms have one last mission - return to Yusan and finish what they started.<BR><BR>But now a usurper sits on the serpent throne. And he may be more dangerous than the god-king.<BR><BR>With three relics of the Dragon Lord in their possession, the Blades will face the might of the four realms. Enemies will become allies. Allies will become traitors. And the ones they love most? They'll be the ones to break them.<BR><BR>Grief will carve the Blades into something ruthless and unrecognisable. But only by losing everything can they win this game of kings and crowns.<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR 'THE BROKEN BLADES' TRILOGY:<BR>'This dazzling fantasy has it all' KAREN MCMANUS<BR><BR>'Thrilling, addictive, and simply incredible' THEA GUANZON<BR><BR>'A compulsive read' RICK RIORDAN<BR><BR>'Gripping, unputdownable' LYNETTE NONI <BR><BR>'I couldn't put it down!' NISHA J TULI<BR><BR>Read the complete series:<BR>#1 FIVE BROKEN BLADES<BR>#2 FOUR RUINED REALMS<BR>#3 THREE SHATTERED SOULS<BR>This series is best enjoyed in order. ALL AVAILABLE NOW!<BR><BR>Five Broken Blades was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2024<BR>Four Ruined Realms was a Sunday Times bestseller January 2025<BR>Verity Guild was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2026

🖤 Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover.🖤 <BR><BR>She's a priestess with a dangerous secret. He's a praetorian with a grudge. When their paths become inextricably linked, they must find a way to survive the deadliest game of all. . .<BR><BR>Forbidden magic, a twisted mystery and deadly court conspiracies are all wrapped up in this dark fantasy set in a Roman-inspired republic where secrets will cost lives. 🔮<BR><BR>-- <BR><BR>Secrets built this republic; one truth could burn it down. <BR><BR>High Priestess Kerasea Vestal has spent her life hiding the truth-that she's the last surviving heir of the magical bloodline the republic slaughtered. One wrong step could be fatal. But when a senator is brutally killed and a temple blade is found at the scene, all eyes turn to her. <BR><BR>Praetorian Torren Morvane has made a career of dragging liars into the light, and Kerasea is the one person he's vowed to ruin. But locked on a mountain with a murderer, scheming senators, and a prophecy of death, he's forced to work at her side. The closer he gets, the more dangerous the truth-and their attraction-becomes. <BR><BR>With traitors closing in and a nation on the verge of shattering, Kerasea and Torren must risk everything to uncover the real killer. . .even if it means trusting their sworn enemy.<BR><BR>--<BR><BR>🖤 TROPES FOR VERITY GUILD 🖤<BR>🪄Enemies-to-Lovers<BR>🪄Slow Burn<BR>🪄Forbidden Magic<BR><BR>Praise for Verity Guild<BR>"Kera and Torren, whose simultaneous attraction to and suspicion of each other makes for a compelling reading experience... An engrossing murder mystery that will intrigue even readers from beyond the romantasy genre's fan base." - Kirkus<BR><BR>Fans of romantasy will appreciate the slow-burning steaminess and worldbuilding. With her political astuteness, along with her ability to tell a good story, Corland has created a romantasy with the suspense of Lucy Foley's books and the tongue-in-cheek moments of Knives Out. - Emily Bowles, Library Journal<BR><BR><BR>Praise for Mai Corland<BR>"Thrilling and intense-Mai Corland never disappoints!" - #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen <BR>

THE UNMISSABLE CONCLUSION TO THE EPIC KOREAN-INSPIRED FANTASY SENSATION, THE BROKEN BLADES TRILOGY<BR><BR>Some betrayals cut deeper than blades.<BR><BR>The Blades were never supposed to survive this long. But after the battle in Quu Harbor, escaping is no longer enough. The most dangerous liars in the four realms have one last mission - return to Yusan and finish what they started.<BR><BR>But now a usurper sits on the serpent throne. And he may be more dangerous than the god-king.<BR><BR>With three relics of the Dragon Lord in their possession, the Blades will face the might of the four realms. Enemies will become allies. Allies will become traitors. And the ones they love most? They'll be the ones to break them.<BR><BR>Grief will carve the Blades into something ruthless and unrecognisable. But only by losing everything can they win this game of kings and crowns.<BR><BR>The Broken Blades series is best enjoyed in order:<BR>Book #1 Five Broken Blades<BR>Book #2 Four Ruined Realms<BR>Book #3 Three Shattered Souls

Lügen haben spitze Klingen. Der zweite Band des Spiegel-Bestseller-Fantasyabenteuers im koreanischen Setting.Um ihr Leben zu retten, müssen die gescheiterten Attentäter in den Dienst von König Joon treten: Sie sollen ihm ein weiteres mächtiges Relikt des Drachenherrschers beschaffen, den Ring seiner Schwester, der Herrscherin von Kithan.Diese neue Mission scheint erst recht unmöglich. Denn wie sollen sich die Freunde je wieder vertrauen? Haben sie doch gerade bewiesen: Sie sind alle Verräter durch und durch."Mai Corland lässt alle ihre Figuren mit einzigartigen Stimmen, Gedanken, Geheimnissen und Sehnsüchten förmlich aus dem Buch hervorspringen. Ich habe bis zur letzten Seite mitgefiebert und konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen!" Nisha J. Tuli über Five Broken Blades"Ein exzellent gebauter epischer Fantasy-Roman." Abigail OwenFür Fans von Sarah A. Parker, Leigh Bardugo, Rebecca Yarros, Thea Guanzon oder Carissa Broadbent 

FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILD<BR><BR>Five ruthless killers. Five deadly motives. One King - who must die. Six of Crows meets Kill Bill in a feast of treason and seduction set against a dazzling fantasy backdrop inspired by Korean myth and legend<BR><BR>'This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest' KAREN MCMANUS<BR><BR>The king of Yusan must die.<BR><BR>The five most dangerous liars in the land have been mysteriously summoned to work together for a single objective: to kill the God King Joon.<BR><BR>He has it coming. Under his merciless immortal hand, the nobles flourish, while the poor and innocent are imprisoned, ruined . . . or sold.<BR><BR>And now each of the five blades will come for him. Each has tasted bitterness-from the hired hitman seeking atonement, and the lovely assassin who seeks freedom, to the prince banished for his cruel crimes. None can resist the sweet, icy lure of vengeance. <BR><BR>They can agree on murder.<BR><BR>They can agree on treachery.<BR><BR>But for these five killers - each versed in deception, lies, and betrayal - it's not enough to forge an alliance. To survive, they'll have to find a way to trust each other . . . but only one can take the crown.<BR><BR>Let the best liar win.<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR FIVE BROKEN BLADES:<BR>'Thrilling, addictive, and simply incredible' THEA GUANZON<BR><BR>'A compulsive read' RICK RIORDAN<BR><BR>'Gripping, unputdownable' LYNETTE NONI <BR><BR>'I couldn't put it down!' NISHA J TULI, AUTHOR OF THE TRIAL OF THE SUN QUEEN<BR><BR>Read the complete series:<BR>#1 FIVE BROKEN BLADES<BR>#2 FOUR RUINED REALMS<BR>#3 THREE SHATTERED SOULS<BR>This series is best enjoyed in order. ALL AVAILABLE NOW!<BR><BR>Five Broken Blades was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2024<BR>Verity Guild was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2026

Fünf Attentäter und ein unmöglicher Auftrag. Mai Corlands neuer Fantasy-Bestseller aus der Schmiede von "Fourth Wing". Der König von Yusan muss sterben. Die gefährlichsten Attentäter des Reiches werden zusammengerufen, um gemeinsam einen einzigen Auftrag zu erfüllen: Den Gottkönig Joon zu töten, unter dessen unbarmherziger, unsterblicher Hand die Reichen immer reicher werden, während die Armen eingesperrt oder als Sklaven verkauft werden. Fünf Klingen sollen ihn zur Strecke bringen: ein Leibwächter, eine Diebin, eine Meuchelmörderin, ein Fürst ohne Königreich und der Geheimdienstchef des Königs selbst. Den Mördern wird schnell klar, dass sie sich nicht nur miteinander verbünden müssen, um zu überleben. Sie müssen auch lernen, einander zu vertrauen. Doch können sie das? Was, wenn es einen Verräter unter den Verrätern gibt?Für Fans von Leigh Bardugo, Rebeccca Yarros oder Carissa Broadbent

FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILD<BR><BR>Five ruthless killers. Five deadly motives. One King - who must die. Six of Crows meets Kill Bill in a feast of treason and seduction set against a dazzling fantasy backdrop inspired by Korean myth and legend<BR><BR>'This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest' KAREN MCMANUS<BR><BR>The king of Yusan must die.<BR><BR>The five most dangerous liars in the land have been mysteriously summoned to work together for a single objective: to kill the God King Joon.<BR><BR>He has it coming. Under his merciless immortal hand, the nobles flourish, while the poor and innocent are imprisoned, ruined . . . or sold.<BR><BR>And now each of the five blades will come for him. Each has tasted bitterness-from the hired hitman seeking atonement, and the lovely assassin who seeks freedom, to the prince banished for his cruel crimes. None can resist the sweet, icy lure of vengeance. <BR><BR>They can agree on murder.<BR><BR>They can agree on treachery.<BR><BR>But for these five killers - each versed in deception, lies, and betrayal - it's not enough to forge an alliance. To survive, they'll have to find a way to trust each other . . . but only one can take the crown.<BR><BR>Let the best liar win.<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR FIVE BROKEN BLADES:<BR>'Thrilling, addictive, and simply incredible' THEA GUANZON<BR><BR>'A compulsive read' RICK RIORDAN<BR><BR>'Gripping, unputdownable' LYNETTE NONI <BR><BR>'I couldn't put it down!' NISHA J TULI, AUTHOR OF THE TRIAL OF THE SUN QUEEN<BR><BR>Read the complete series:<BR>#1 FIVE BROKEN BLADES<BR>#2 FOUR RUINED REALMS<BR>#3 THREE SHATTERED SOULS<BR>This series is best enjoyed in order. ALL AVAILABLE NOW!<BR><BR>Five Broken Blades was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2024<BR>Verity Guild was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2026

FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILD<BR><BR>The lies are bigger and the plots more treacherous when your favourite backstabbers return in the mind-blowing sequel to Mai Corland's bestselling Korean-inspired adventure fantasy, Five Broken Blades<BR><BR>'If you've yet to discover this thrilling multi-POV fantasy series, you're missing out' CULTUREFLY<BR><BR>The King of Yusan may be the greatest liar of them all.<BR><BR>His sister's ring is in his sights, and he will do anything to get what he wants. Even manipulating the five blades to steal it...<BR><BR>Bonded by deceit, the blades must rely on their skills to pull off King Joon's pursuit or risk his legendary wrath.<BR><BR>A foreign rule of law stands between them and Quilimar, the Queen of Khitan. Now they have one month to steal the powerful Golden Ring of the Dragon Lord. But that impossible task might be easier than trusting one another, even though their lives, their families, and the realms depend on it.<BR><BR>They can all agree on one thing: the king can't win. But can they beat him at his own game?<BR><BR>Because for the blades, this time it's not just personal, it's revenge. Lies may have torn them apart, but now vengeance will bring them together.<BR><BR>The lies have only just begun...<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR 'THE BROKEN BLADES' TRILOGY:<BR>'This dazzling fantasy has it all' KAREN MCMANUS<BR><BR>'Thrilling, addictive, and simply incredible' THEA GUANZON<BR><BR>'A compulsive read' RICK RIORDAN<BR><BR>'Gripping, unputdownable' LYNETTE NONI <BR><BR>'I couldn't put it down!' NISHA J TULI, AUTHOR OF THE TRIAL OF THE SUN QUEEN<BR><BR>Read the complete series:<BR>#1 FIVE BROKEN BLADES<BR>#2 FOUR RUINED REALMS<BR>#3 THREE SHATTERED SOULS<BR>This series is best enjoyed in order. ALL AVAILABLE NOW!<BR><BR>Five Broken Blades was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2024<BR>Four Ruined Realms was a Sunday Times bestseller January 2025<BR>Verity Guild was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2026

🖤 Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover.🖤 <BR><BR>She's a priestess with a dangerous secret. He's a praetorian with a grudge. When their paths become inextricably linked, they must find a way to survive the deadliest game of all. . .<BR><BR>Forbidden magic, a twisted mystery and deadly court conspiracies are all wrapped up in this dark fantasy set in a Roman-inspired republic where secrets will cost lives. 🔮<BR><BR>-- <BR><BR>Secrets built this republic; one truth could burn it down. <BR><BR>High Priestess Kerasea Vestal has spent her life hiding the truth-that she's the last surviving heir of the magical bloodline the republic slaughtered. One wrong step could be fatal. But when a senator is brutally killed and a temple blade is found at the scene, all eyes turn to her. <BR><BR>Praetorian Torren Morvane has made a career of dragging liars into the light, and Kerasea is the one person he's vowed to ruin. But locked on a mountain with a murderer, scheming senators, and a prophecy of death, he's forced to work at her side. The closer he gets, the more dangerous the truth-and their attraction-becomes. <BR><BR>With traitors closing in and a nation on the verge of shattering, Kerasea and Torren must risk everything to uncover the real killer. . .even if it means trusting their sworn enemy.<BR><BR>--<BR><BR>🖤 TROPES FOR VERITY GUILD 🖤<BR>🪄Enemies-to-Lovers<BR>🪄Slow Burn<BR>🪄Forbidden Magic<BR><BR>Praise for Verity Guild<BR>"Kera and Torren, whose simultaneous attraction to and suspicion of each other makes for a compelling reading experience... An engrossing murder mystery that will intrigue even readers from beyond the romantasy genre's fan base." - Kirkus<BR><BR>Fans of romantasy will appreciate the slow-burning steaminess and worldbuilding. With her political astuteness, along with her ability to tell a good story, Corland has created a romantasy with the suspense of Lucy Foley's books and the tongue-in-cheek moments of Knives Out. - Emily Bowles, Library Journal<BR><BR><BR>Praise for Mai Corland<BR>"Thrilling and intense-Mai Corland never disappoints!" - #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen <BR>

THE UNMISSABLE CONCLUSION TO THE EPIC KOREAN-INSPIRED FANTASY SENSATION, THE BROKEN BLADES TRILOGY<BR><BR>Some betrayals cut deeper than blades. <BR><BR>The Blades were never supposed to survive this long. But after the battle in Quu Harbor, escaping is no longer enough. The most dangerous liars in the four realms have one last mission - return to Yusan and finish what they started.<BR><BR>But now a usurper sits on the serpent throne. And he may be more dangerous than the god-king.<BR><BR>With three relics of the Dragon Lord in their possession, the Blades will face the might of the four realms. Enemies will become allies. Allies will become traitors. And the ones they love most? They'll be the ones to break them.<BR><BR>Grief will carve the Blades into something ruthless and unrecognisable. But only by losing everything can they win this game of kings and crowns.<BR><BR>The Broken Blades series is best enjoyed in order: <BR>Book #1 Five Broken Blades<BR>Book #2 Four Ruined Realms<BR>Book #3 Three Shattered Souls

FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF VERITY GUILD<BR><BR>Five ruthless killers. Five deadly motives. One King - who must die. Six of Crows meets Kill Bill in a feast of treason and seduction set against a dazzling fantasy backdrop inspired by Korean myth and legend<BR><BR>'This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest' KAREN MCMANUS<BR><BR>The king of Yusan must die.<BR><BR>The five most dangerous liars in the land have been mysteriously summoned to work together for a single objective: to kill the God King Joon.<BR><BR>He has it coming. Under his merciless immortal hand, the nobles flourish, while the poor and innocent are imprisoned, ruined . . . or sold.<BR><BR>And now each of the five blades will come for him. Each has tasted bitterness-from the hired hitman seeking atonement, and the lovely assassin who seeks freedom, to the prince banished for his cruel crimes. None can resist the sweet, icy lure of vengeance. <BR><BR>They can agree on murder.<BR><BR>They can agree on treachery.<BR><BR>But for these five killers - each versed in deception, lies, and betrayal - it's not enough to forge an alliance. To survive, they'll have to find a way to trust each other . . . but only one can take the crown.<BR><BR>Let the best liar win.<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR FIVE BROKEN BLADES:<BR>'Thrilling, addictive, and simply incredible' THEA GUANZON<BR><BR>'A compulsive read' RICK RIORDAN<BR><BR>'Gripping, unputdownable' LYNETTE NONI <BR><BR>'I couldn't put it down!' NISHA J TULI, AUTHOR OF THE TRIAL OF THE SUN QUEEN<BR><BR>Read the complete series:<BR>#1 FIVE BROKEN BLADES<BR>#2 FOUR RUINED REALMS<BR>#3 THREE SHATTERED SOULS<BR>This series is best enjoyed in order. ALL AVAILABLE NOW!<BR><BR>Five Broken Blades was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2024<BR>Verity Guild was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2026