The Siege Of Arrandin: Marcus Herniman

Book I of The Arrandin Trilogy. Beset by invasion from the east, the Lautun Empire struggles to bury its own religious conflicts and repel the barbarian hordes. High Councillor Rhysana and her fellow Magi, followers of the elder Gods of the Aeshtar, must hold the strategic city of Arrandin until help arrives from the Emperor Rhydden and the armies of the Vashta faith. Rhysana attempts to awaken ancient magical defences but discovers that even the Magi are not immune to treachery and a darker threat lies behind the invasion. Manwhile the Souther Empire sees rich pickings to be had from the coming war and the young lord Kellarn falls prey to their advancing fleet. Cover art by Geoff Taylor.