Blackthorne

Written by Stina Leicht

Narrated by Michael Crouch, Morgan Hallett and Suzy Jackson

In this sweeping sequel to the critically acclaimed Cold Iron, which NPR Books called “a thoroughly enjoyable book,” the Acrasian army has swept through
Eledore, nearly massacring the entire race of Kainen in fear and hatred of the magic they possess.

This same magic is all that was keeping the malorum incursion at bay, and now the great evil that was banished is seeping into the world. Wardens are formed to
warn of sightings of the demons, knowing that if one encounters a malorum in shadow or at night, it is the last thing they’ll see.

Meanwhile, the Kainen general Nels is leading a desperate few hundred survivors from Eledore through the wilds, hoping to find solace and rebuild while
his twin sister, Suvi, the now-exiled queen, seeks allies at sea. But there is hope, born in the ashes of this devastation, a hope that only Eledorian magic can grow, if they all survive.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Nov 24, 2020
• ISBN: 9781980090861

Stina Leicht

Stina Leicht is a science fiction and fantasy writer living in central Texas. Her second novel, And Blue Skies from Pain, was on the Locus Recommended Reading list for 2012. She was an Astounding Award for Best New Writer finalist in 2011 and in 2012. In 2011 she was also shortlisted for the Crawford Award. She is also the author of Loki’s Ring.