Spirit Gate
For hundreds of years the Guardians have ruled the world of the Hundred,
but these powerful gods no longer exert their will on the world. Only
the reeves, who patrol on enormous eagles, still represent the
Guardians' power. And the reeves are losing their authority; for there
is a dark shadow across the land that not even the reeves can stop.
A group of fanatics has risen to devour villages, towns, and cities in
their drive to annihilate all who oppose them. No one knows who leads
them; they seem inhumanly cruel and powerful. Mai and Anji, riding with a company of dedicated warriors and a single reeve who may hold a key to
stopping the deadly advance of the devouring horde, must try, or the
world will be lost to the carnage. But a young woman sworn to the
Goddess may prove more important than them all... if they are not too late.
A haunting tale of people swept up by the chaos of war,
this is superlative fantasy adventure, rich in texture, filled with
color and excitement, masterfully crafted by a brilliantly gifted
storyteller.
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Kate Elliott
Few fantasy authors conjure worlds as vast, as lived-in, or as emotionally resonant as Kate Elliott. Her stories don't just transport readers—they immerse them, body and soul, into realms shaped by history, culture, and the complexities of power. With a career spanning decades and genres, Elliott has carved a unique space in speculative fiction by weaving epic narratives that are as intellectually rich as they are emotionally gripping.
What sets her apart is not only her sweeping world-building, but the way she grounds it in human experience. Whether she’s charting dynastic struggles in the Crown of Stars series, redefining epic fantasy with the Spiritwalker Trilogy, or exploring the intersections of gender, colonialism, and resistance in Unconquerable Sun, Elliott brings a rare depth to every page. Her characters—especially her fiercely determined women—push against the boundaries of their worlds with strength, vulnerability, and defiance.
Crossroads
World Fantasy and Nebula Award finalist Kate Elliott breaks new ground in the brilliantly original Crossroads fantasy series, set in a unique world of fabled cities, mysterious gods, and terrible dangers.
For hundreds of years the Guardians have ruled the world of the Hundred, keeping the peace, but these powerful gods no longer exert their will. Only the reeves, who patrol on enormous eagles, still represent the Guardians’ power. And now the reeves are losing their authority.
Crossroads consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
