The Bitter Crown - (The Eidyn Saga) by Justin Lee Anderson (Paperback)

About the Book

"The fog of war is lifted and the conspiracy at the heart of Eidyn finally exposed. Now that they know the truth, Aranok and his allies must find a way to free a country that doesn't know it's held captive. But with divided loyalties and his closest friendship shaken, can their alliance hold against overwhelming odds? The quest to retake the country begins here"--

Book Synopsis

A war once held in the shadows now escalates into full-scale revolution in the second novel of Justin Lee Anderson's epic Eidyn Saga.

The fog of war is lifted and the conspiracy at the heart of Eidyn finally exposed. Now that they know the truth, Aranok and his allies must find a way to free a country that doesn't know it's held captive. But with divided loyalties and his closest friendship shaken, can their alliance hold against overwhelming odds? The quest to retake the country begins here.

"An eclectic cast of characters traverse a war-ravaged kingdom as Anderson's cleverly constructed plot winds its way towards a truly unexpected denouement. Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavor is sure to please fans of David Gemmell." - Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author​

For more from Justin Lee Anderson, check out:

The Lost War

Review Quotes

"Another page-turning adventure propelled by an inventive plot and three-dimensional characters. Readers will once again be left clamoring for a sequel."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A blistering tale packed with action and adventure."--Evening News on The Lost War

"Compelling and entertaining ... inventive and fun."--SciFiNow on The Lost War

"Strikingly intense ... immersive and thoroughly compelling."--SFX on The Lost War

"The uncertainties of a traumatized society provide the thematic underpinning for The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson. An eclectic cast of characters traverse a war-ravaged kingdom as Anderson's cleverly constructed plot winds its way towards a truly unexpected denouement. Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavor is sure to please fans of David Gemmell."--Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author on The Lost War

About the Author

Justin Lee Anderson was a professional writer and editor for 15 years before his debut novel Carpet Diem was published and won the 2018 Audie award for humor. His second novel, The Lost War, won the 2020 SPFBO award. Born in Scotland, he spent his childhood in the US thanks to his dad's football (soccer) career, and also lived in the south of France for three years. He now lives with his family just outside his hometown of Edinburgh.