From the breakout SFF superstar author of Murderbot comes the remarkable sequel to the USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling novel, Witch King. A fantasy of epic scope, Queen Demon is a story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose.
Dahin, a beloved member of the Witch King's coterie, believes he has clues to the location of the Hierarchs' Well, and the Witch King Kai, along with his companions Ziede and Tahren, knowing there's something he isn't telling them, travel with him to the rebuilt university of Ancartre, which may be dangerously close to finding the Well itself.
Can Kai stop the rise of a new Hierarch?
And can he trust his companions to do what’s right?
Follow Kai to the end of the world in this thrilling sequel to the USA Today-bestselling Witch King.
The series
The Rising World sweeps readers into a realm where the past’s shadows linger over a civilization struggling to reclaim its future. Nations rise from the ashes of cataclysm, magic pulses through the land with unpredictable force, and ancient threats lie in wait beneath the surface of a world that seems, at first glance, familiar. Here, survival demands both cunning and courage, and every alliance carries weight far beyond what it appears.
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At the heart of the saga is Kai-Enna, once a king and now caught in a web of betrayal that forces him to confront the consequences of power lost and regained. As he navigates shifting loyalties, resurrected rivalries, and secrets tied to the Hierarchs, Kai must redefine what it means to lead, love, and endure in a world that refuses to remain static. Companions like Dahin, Ziede, and Tahren bring their own perspectives, shaping a story where friendships are tested, and the line between ally and adversary is never absolute.
The series balances epic fantasy scope with intimate character-driven storytelling, blending political intrigue, ancient magic, and morally complex conflicts. Battles are both external and internal, with stakes that resonate across kingdoms and in the hearts of those who fight to preserve—or seize—the Rising World.
Created by Martha Wells, the series draws readers who seek a rich, immersive fantasy experience, where world-building feels lived-in, tension is constant, and characters evolve as naturally as the land around them. It is a story of resilience, transformation, and the fragile threads that hold power, hope, and destiny together.
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