City of Lies
Jovan wears two faces. Outwardly, he is the lifelong friend of the Chancellor’s charming, irresponsible Heir. Quiet. Forgettable. In secret, Jovan is a master of poisons and chemicals, trained to protect the Chancellor’s family from treachery.
His sister, Kalina, hides her frustrations behind a mask of calm. While other women of the city hold positions of power and responsibility, her own path is one of secrets and lies — hidden even from her own brother.
When the Chancellor succumbs to an unknown poison and a revolutionary army lays siege to the city, Jovan and Kalina’s structured world unravels. Trapped and desperate, they soon discover their civilized country also has two faces; behind the beauty and sophistication is an ugly past built on oppression and treachery...
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Sam Hawke
Sam Hawke is an Australian fantasy author. Hawke’s novel, City of Lies, is the first book in The Poison Wars series, and is an intelligent epic fantasy full of action, drama, and original characters. Hawke has wanted to write books since realizing as a child that they didn’t just breed between themselves in libraries. Having contemplated careers as varied as engineer, tax accountant, and zookeeper, Hawke eventually settled on the law. After marrying a jujitsu training partner and traveling to as many countries as possible, Hawke now resides in Canberra raising two small ninjas and two idiot dogs.
The Poison Wars
The Poison Wars consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
