Erland is in flames.

Two kings claim the throne and the war between them lays waste to the country.

Far away, an old enemy scents weakness. The vast empire of Ulvatia desires new lands. Under a ruthless new leader, the empire turns its armies on Erland.

Orsian has lived in hiding since his father Andrick was cut down in battle. On the dark backstreets of Cliffark, surrounded by thieves and pirates, he finds a home. When Erland is threatened, Orsian knows he must fight. Will he protect his new friends or risk returning to his family?

Rymond Prindian wears the crown of West Erland, but his struggle for power is just beginning. The might of the empire will fall on his new kingdom soon. Courtiers whisper and ruthless mercenaries sharpen their knives-and Rymond can show no sign of weakness.

High above, Pherri pushes through wind and snow on the mountain of Eryispek to discover the origins of her magic. There, she learns of another war, far greater than the one being fought on the plains below. Two rival gods, with unimaginable power, have been imprisoned in the mountain for centuries.

And now they are breaking free.

An utterly gripping adventure packed with battles and betrayal, twisting politics and wild magic, The Hunger of Empires continues R.S. Moule's epic Erland Saga. Guaranteed to keep you reading late into the night, it's perfect for fans of John Gwynne, Raymond E. Feist and George R.R. Martin.

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"Superb, epic fantasy. Gripping until the very end... clever intertwining plots. Couldn't put it down and can't wait for Book 2... The various strands left open at the end of the book leave you desperate to start the next book in the series. Best book I've read in a long time." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

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"This is book one in the series and a really good read, so looking forward to the next volume... Great characters and really good storyline... Epic battles and love won and lost. Enjoy the journey." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

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