The Olympian Affair
The fate of the Cinder Spires may be decided by crossed swords in the next exhilarating fantasy adventure in the New York Times bestselling series of noble families, swordplay, and airships.
For centuries the Cinder Spires have safeguarded humanity, rising far above the deadly surface world. Within their halls, aristocratic houses rule, developing scientific marvels and building fleets of airships for defense and trade.
Now, the Spires hover on the brink of open war.
Everyone knows it’s coming. The guns of the great airship fleets that control the skies between the last bastions of humanity will soon speak in anger, and Spire Albion stands alone against the overwhelming might of Spire Aurora’s Armada and its new secret weapon–one capable of destroying the populations of entire Spires.
A trading summit at Spire Olympia provides an opportunity for the Spirearch, Lord Albion, to secure alliances that will shape the outcomes of the war, and to that end he dispatches privateer Captain Francis Madison Grimm and the crew of the AMS Predator to bolster the Spirearch’s diplomatic agents.
It will take daring, skill, and no small amount of showmanship to convince the world to stand with Spire Albion–assuming that it is not already too late.
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Jim Butcher
Jim Butcher is a master of urban fantasy, best known for his Dresden Files series, which has captivated readers around the world with its thrilling blend of magic, mystery, and witty narration. A beloved author in the genre, Butcher has become synonymous with fast-paced, character-driven stories that push the boundaries of the supernatural, earning a loyal following of fans and critical acclaim. His ability to seamlessly weave intricate plots, sharp dialogue, and richly developed characters has made his books some of the most popular and enduring in modern fantasy literature.
The Cinder Spires
In The Cinder Spires series, Jim Butcher creates a world that feels as if it’s suspended between fantasy and steampunk, where airships glide through skies filled with danger, and ancient powers quietly shape the fates of cities and nations. The story is set in a world where towering spires rise above the clouds, home to powerful, and sometimes treacherous, forces that control everything from politics to magic. It’s a world where intrigue and adventure lurk around every corner, and each character’s fate seems bound by forces beyond their control—yet, they fight with everything they have to carve their own paths.
The Cinder Spires consists of two primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

