The Quicksilver Court (Rooks and Ruin): Rooks and Ruin, Book Two

Review Caruso is a terrific writer who weaves fascinating and intricate fantasy tales -- GRIMDARK MAGAZINEThis is a truly ex­cellent fantasy, and an epic beginning for a new trilogy. I can't wait to see what [Caruso] does next -- LOCUS on THE OBSIDIAN TOWERWith this novel, Melissa Caruso solidifies herself as one of my favourite authors. The Obsidian Tower is a masterpiece of character driven fantasy . . . I was enthralled from the first page -- FANTASY BOOK REVIEW on THE OBSIDIAN TOWERCaruso's world-building is brilliant and complex -- LIBRARY JOURNALBlock out time to binge this can't-stop story filled with danger and unexpected disaster . . . The Obsidian Tower is a must-read for lovers of high fantasy -- C. L. Polk, World Fantasy Award-winning author of WITCHMARKA classic, breathtaking adventure brim-full of dangerous magic and clever politics. This is a book that will thrill and delight any fantasy fan -- Tasha Suri on THE OBSIDIAN TOWER Product Description The Quicksilver Court continues the wildly original epic fantasy series bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic that began with The Obsidian Tower.Ryxander has failed. Unsealed by her blood, the Door hidden within the black tower of Gloamingard has opened. Now, for the first time since the age of the Graces, demons walk the world.As tensions grow between nations, all eyes-and daggers-are set on Morgrain, which has fallen under the Demon of Discord's control. When an artefact with the power to wipe out all life in a domain is stolen, Ryx will do whatever it takes to save her home from destruction. But success may demand a larger sacrifice from Ryx than she could have imagined.Praise for Melissa Caruso'Caruso is a terrific writer who weaves fascinating and intricate fantasy tales' Grimdark Magazine'With this novel, Melissa Caruso solidifies herself as one of my favourite authors. The Obsidian Tower is a masterpiece of character-driven fantasy . . . I was enthralled from the first page' Fantasy Book Review'This is a truly ex­cellent fantasy and an epic beginning for a new trilogy. I can't wait to see what [Caruso] does next' Locus Book Description Following The Obsidian Tower, The Quicksilver Court is the thrilling second instalment in an epic fantasy series bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties and dangerous magic About the Author Melissa Caruso was born on the summer solstice and went to school in an old mansion with a secret door, but despite this auspicious beginning has yet to develop any known superpowers. She has spent her whole life creating imaginary worlds, and in addition to writing is also an avid larper and tabletop gamer. Melissa graduated with honours in creative writing from Brown University and has an MFA in fiction from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her first novel, The Tethered Mage, was shortlisted for a Gemmell Morningstar award for best fantasy debut. Melissa lives in Massachusetts with her video game designer husband, two magical daughters and assorted pets. You can find her on Twitter, where she posts about writing, tea and sword-fighting in ballgowns.