Legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist makes his long-awaited return with
this first volume in his new heroic fantasy series the Firemane Saga?an electrifying tale of
two young men whose choices will determine a world's destiny For centuries the five greatest
kingdoms of North and South Tembria twin continents on the world of Garn have coexisted in
peace. But the balance of power is destroyed when four of the kingdoms violate an ancient
covenant and betray the fifth. The beautiful flourishing Ithrace Kingdom of Flames?ruled by
the virtuous King Steveren Langene known as ?the Firemane? for his brilliant red hair?has been
destroyed. Murdering the Firemane his treacherous brother kings have also brought death to
every member of the Langene family including the women and children. But the Firemane's legacy
will not be extinguished. . . . As a Free Lord Baron Daylon Dumarch owes allegiance to no
king. When an abandoned infant is found hidden in Daylon's pavilion he realizes that the child
is the missing heir of the slain Steveren Langene. Around the child's neck is a woven copper
wire adorned with a gold-and-ruby ring?the signet ring of Ithrace. With the Greater Realms of
Tembria thrust into a dangerous struggle for supremacy the boy is valuable?and vulnerable. A
cunning and patient man scarred by battle and death Daylon decides to keep the baby's
existence secret and sends him to be raised on the Island of Coaltachin home of the so-called
Kingdom of Night where the powerful and lethal Nocusara the ?Hidden Warriors ? a legion of
legendary assassins and spies are trained. Years later another orphan of mysterious
provenance a young man named Declan earns his Masters rank as a weapons smith. Blessed with
intelligence and skill he unlocks the secret to forging King's Steel the apex of a weapon
maker's abilities known by very few. Yet this precious knowledge is also deadly and Declan is
forced to leave his home to safeguard his life. Landing in Lord Daylon's provinces he hopes to
start anew. Soon the two young men?an unknowing rightful heir to a throne and a brilliantly
talented young craftsman?will discover that their fates and that of Garn are entwined. Though
the remains of a once-great kingdom lie buried in ash the legendary long-ago War of Betrayal
that razed it has never truly ended. To protect their future swordsman and swordsmith together
must discover the secret of who truly threatens their world. Beloved master Raymond E. Feist
has enchanted fans around the globe with his epic tales of worlds lost and reborn. King of
Ashes is a rousing saga from a writer at the peak of his artistry and power?a heroic epic of
intrigue blood sacrifice adventure and battle set in a captivating universe that
brilliantly mirrors our own.
