The Skull Throne: Peter V. Brett

Book IV of The Demon Cycle. The Skull Throne of Krasia stands empty. Built from the skulls of fallen generals and princes, it is a seat of honour and ancient, powerful magic, keeping the demon corelings at bay. From atop the throne, Ahmann Jardir meant to conquer the known world and end the demon war for ever. But Arlen Bales, the Painted Man, stood against this course, challenging Jardir to a duel. Rather than risk defeat, Arlen cast them both from a precipice, leaving the world without a saviour. Inevera, Jardir's first wife, must stop their sons plunging their people into a civil war as they strive to make a claim on the throne. Leesha Paper and Rojer Inn struggle to form an alliance between the duchies of Angiers and Miln against the Krasians before it is too late. All the while, the coreling demons are growing stronger. Cover art by Larry Rostant.