The Bone Ships
Sep 2019 · Sold by Orbit
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"Excellent. One of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I've seen in years." —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author
A brilliantly imagined saga of honor, glory, and warfare, The Bone Ships is the epic launch of a new series from British Fantasy Award winner, RJ Barker.
*British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel, winner
Two nations at war. One prize beyond compare.
For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war. The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted.
Now, the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favor. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory but the war.
Praise for The Bone Ships:
"Brilliant." —Robin Hobb
"A vividly realized high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word." —Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons
The Tide Child Trilogy
The Bone Ships
Call of the Bone Ships
The Bone Ship's Wake
For more from RJ Barker, check out:
The Wounded Kingdom
Age of Assassins
Blood of Assassins
King of Assassins
A brilliantly imagined saga of honor, glory, and warfare, The Bone Ships is the epic launch of a new series from British Fantasy Award winner, RJ Barker.
*British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel, winner
Two nations at war. One prize beyond compare.
For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war. The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted.
Now, the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favor. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory but the war.
Praise for The Bone Ships:
"Brilliant." —Robin Hobb
"A vividly realized high-seas epic that pulls you deep into its world and keeps you tangled there until the very last word." —Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons
The Tide Child Trilogy
The Bone Ships
Call of the Bone Ships
The Bone Ship's Wake
For more from RJ Barker, check out:
The Wounded Kingdom
Age of Assassins
Blood of Assassins
King of Assassins
"Excellent. One of the most interesting and original fantasy worlds I've seen in years." —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author
A brilliantly imagined saga of honor, glory, and warfare, The Bone Ships is the epic launch of a new series from British Fantasy Award winner, RJ Ba...
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Neil McMillan
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January 26, 2021
A book that goes out of its way to shirk both fantasy and high-seas tropes. The first several chapters are fairly miserable, but set up a story that is worth it if you stick with it. Many editing problems in the ebook copy.
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Luke
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January 8, 2025
The perfect girl-boss who effortlessly beats men up is such a tired trope at this point. Couldn't even make it past chapter 3.
Nick De Zamacona
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August 23, 2024
I am a big fan of Joe Abercrombie and this book reminds me a bit of his style. I believe the label Grimdark applies as well. as one of the reviewers mentioned, there is a bit of a learning curve as the author drops you into his world with a bunch of terms only applicable there. If I had to sum it up, I would call it a 'High-Seas Grimdark adventure'
About the author
RJ Barker is a softly-spoken Yorkshireman with flowing locks. He lives in the frozen north with his wife and son, and divides his time between writing and looking after his son.
RJ Barker is a softly-spoken Yorkshireman with flowing locks. He lives in the frozen north with his wife and son, and divides his time between writing and looking after his son.
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