The Glass Breaks

#1 Form and Void

A.J. Smith

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Head of Zeus
01 February 2020

Fantasy; Cultural & Period Fantasy; Epic Fantasy

Series: Form and Void

It is the 167th year of the Dark Age. Wielding their power, the Sea Wolves conquered the native Pure Ones and established their own Kingdom - but 17-year-old Duncan will discover a conspiracy to end their dominion...

'Convincing action sequences, vivid world-building and fascinating magic. Best described as George RR Martin meets HP Lovecraft, The Glass Breaks is a fine example of British fantasy writing at its most entertaining' Guardian. Seventeen-year-old Duncan Greenfire is alive.

Three hours ago, he was chained to the rocks and submerged as the incoming tide washed over his head. Now the waters are receding and Duncan's continued survival has completed his initiation as a Sea Wolf.

It is the 167th year of the Dark Age. The Sea Wolves and their Eastron kin can break the glass and step into the void, slipping from the real world and reappearing wherever they wish. Wielding their power, they conquered the native Pure Ones and established their own Kingdom.

The Sea Wolves glory in piracy and slaughter. Their rule is absolute, but young Duncan Greenfire and duellist Adeline Brand will discover a conspiracy to end their dominion, a conspiracy to shatter the glass that separates the worlds of Form and Void and unleash a primeval chaos across the world.

'Epic fantasy at its scary, fun, sarcastic, shock-laden best' THE BOOKBAG.

By: A.J. Smith
Imprint: Head of Zeus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781786696908
ISBN 10: 1786696908
Series: Form and Void
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 01 February 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

A.J. Smith is the author of The Black Guard, The Dark Blood, The Red Prince and The World Raven. He spent twelve years devising the series. When not writing fiction, he works in secondary education.

Reviews for The Glass Breaks (#1 Form and Void)

'An epic feat of world-building ... From one of British fantasy's most innovative voices' * The Bookseller * Adventures against otherworldly foes make for an absorbing novel that combines convincing action sequences, vivid world-building and fascinating magic. Best described as George R.R. Martin meets HP Lovecraft, The Glass Breaks is a fine example of British fantasy writing at its most entertaining' * Guardian *