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The Basilisk Throne

by Greg Keyes
John Skelley
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For centuries the Drehhu have ruled every continent, brutally enslaving the human inhabitants. Now after endless wars the human empires of Ophion, Velesa, and Modjal have pushed the inhuman enemy back to their heartland and unite in a final, massive assault.
The victors will rule from The Basilisk Throne
Alastor Nevelon and his son Crespin set sail against the Drehhu, and they have their own secret weapons. Yet Alastor is forced to send his daughter Chrysanthe to the capitol city Ophion Magne as a "token" of his loyalty to the emperor. He instructs Chrysanthe to use her considerable intellect to discover what plots may
be afoot, even as she enters a place where courtly manners hide murderous intent.
As nations collide the true key to defeating the Drehhu may lie in a remote mountain stronghold, with a wild rogue known as Hound and Ammolite, the young slave of a sorcerer more ancient than any nation—whose loyalties remain threateningly unknown.

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  • Release date

    April 11, 2023

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781705091869
      • File size: 389351 KB
      • Duration: 13:31:08

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      February 6, 2023
      For this rollicking high fantasy, Keyes (Realms of the Breathless) unites the human kingdoms of Ophion, Velesa, and Modjal against the nonhuman Drehhu empire, evil magicians who have enslaved many humans and rule over all from the Basilisk Throne. Adm. Alastor Nevelon of rural Orphion teaches his son, Crespin, leadership and manhood while sailing against the throne with the attacking Ophion armada, and sends his spunky daughter, Chrysanthe, as a hostage and spy to a hostile household. Meanwhile, in the spooky abode of mysterious sorcerer Veulkh, young sex-slave Ammolite works to escape, helped by a near-feral youth called Hound. Behind all the personal and political machinations lurks the enigmatic Cryptarchia, a secretive sect with its own agenda. Hornblower-esque naval engagements, sexy intrigue among the Ophion elites, and shape-shifting wizardly entanglements ensue, with plenty of colorful locales, abundant magic, and solidly convincing character development along the way. This entertaining yarn is sure to leave high fantasy fans hungry for more.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      John Skelley narrates this first installment of a new fantasy series. The story is told through multiple points of view: A girl is sold into sex slavery by her mother. A father and son command a merchant fleet on the verge of war, leaving behind their daughter/sister, who is a political prisoner at court. A feral young man embarks on a magical quest in which he matches wits against a sorcerer. Skelley employs accents judiciously. He distinguishes characters through attitude, projecting personalities and the tensions between father and son and owner and slave. He also matches his pace to the action-packed sea battle and the more subtle maneuvering at court. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

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