"An enormously enjoyable read, one of the best new fantasies I’ve seen in a long time. City of Lies got me through sitting seven hours in an airport, and proves that a tale about the one who risks his life to thwart assassins can be as compelling as any assassin’s tale." - Robin Hobb "If the first line doesn’t make you buy this book, you should turn in your fantasy-lover’s badge. City of Lies is a wonderful read and one that I'd highly recommend to all lovers of fantasy." - John Gwynne But the heart of the story is the central characters, they’re written with such depth, flawed, human and likeable. Her debut novel, City of Lies, won the 2018 Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel, the 2018 Ditmar Award for Best Novel, and the 2018 Norma K Hemming Award. "Absolutely loved this the world building is brilliant, the mystery and crime elements merge seamlessly into a fantastical world of poisoners, warrior-guilds and ancient magic. Hawke writes with nuance about the loves, loyalties, ambitions, and resentments that bind her characters together and threaten to tear them apart." - Kate Elliott City of Lies by Sam Hawke Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Poison Wars Publisher: Tor Books (July 3, 2018) Length: 560 pages Author Information: Website Twitter City of Lies might not have completely won over my heart, but I will however give it the award for the most intriguing opening line I’ve read all year. "Sibling protagonists anchor this twisty story of old grievances coming to a boil. "A tale of poisoners, deceit, and treachery that will surely keep readers entranced." - Terry Brooks
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