The Tarot Sequence imagines a modern-day Atlantis off the coast of Massachusetts, governed by powerful Courts based on the traditional Tarot deck.
Rune Saint John, last child of the fallen Sun Throne, is backed into a fight of high court magic and political appetites in a desperate bid to protect his ward, Max, from a forced marital alliance with the Hanged Man.
Rune's resistance will take him to the island's dankest corners, including a red light district made of moored ghost ships; a surreal skyscraper farm; and the floor of the ruling Convocation, where a gathering of Arcana will change Rune's life forever.
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Rating: ★★★★★
My Review: WOW!! Yep I am done with this one! After starting and finishing book one in a few hours I picked this one up and read it next. I have to say that I might have pissed off a few people in my house since I was up until say around 5am reading. But ya know when a good book gets ya you can't stop!!
This one had some humous conversations that made me chuckle (very quietly), a lot fo action that kept me reading well past the rising sun, and an ending that shocked me so much I couldn't go to sleep and couldn't even read anything else. I just kind of laid there stunned not sure what to do. This will be one of those titles that will put you into a book hole so deep that you won't know how you're going to get out of it. It was just that good.
The characters and story from book one are taking up to 11 (if you get the pun) and my goodness was it worth the read. So much world building and character development went into this story and you could just feel that on the page. The author did such an amazing job brining this story to life.
Overall, I need MORE!
K.D. Edwards raises the bar for fantasy to incredible heights with The Hanged Man, a story full of life, thrills, and deep compassion, set within a world so utterly convincing and fabulous, it took my breath away. I will read everything Edwards writes. -- Julie E. Czerneda, award winning author of THE GOSSAMER MAGE
Edwards skillfully blends rigorous characterization with political intrigue, action, and haunting worldbuilding in the exciting follow-up to 2018’s The Last Sun. Edwards conjures a believably dangerous setting filled with tarot imagery and supernatural menaces. Series fans and new readers alike will be hooked. -- Publishers Weekly
This book takes everything you loved about The Last Sun and takes it up a level. And another. And another. And then just when you think, 'Well, that has to be the peak,' it smiles and takes you up into another building stacked on top of this one. Because the last 1/3 of the book? F*cking brace yourselves. -- Kathy Shin, Pages Below the Vaulted Sky
Edwards skillfully blends rigorous characterization with political intrigue, action, and haunting worldbuilding in the exciting follow-up to 2018’s The Last Sun. Edwards conjures a believably dangerous setting filled with tarot imagery and supernatural menaces. Series fans and new readers alike will be hooked. -- Publishers Weekly
This book takes everything you loved about The Last Sun and takes it up a level. And another. And another. And then just when you think, 'Well, that has to be the peak,' it smiles and takes you up into another building stacked on top of this one. Because the last 1/3 of the book? F*cking brace yourselves. -- Kathy Shin, Pages Below the Vaulted Sky
A superb combination of engaging characters, witty banter, and edge-of-your-seat action, The Hanged Man moves like a buddy-cop film—think Lethal Weapon but with magic. The story is a grand mix of noir and urban fantasy and kept me turning the pages deep into the night. (T. Frohock, author of the LOS NEFILIM series )
K.D. Edwards raises the bar for fantasy to incredible heights with The Hanged Man, a story full of life, thrills, and deep compassion, set within a world so utterly convincing and fabulous, it took my breath away. I will read everything Edwards writes. (Julie E. Czerneda, award winning author of THE GOSSAMER MAGE )
Edwards takes a startling debut and plunges us headfirst into an even better sequel. All of our favorite characters are back, but now they're evolving to face an even darker threat. The story is fueled by political intrigue, devastating consequences, and fascinating magic. So much for the supposed sophomore slump; Edwards is here to stay. (Scott Reintgen, author of ASHLORDS )
This book takes everything you loved about The Last Sun and takes it up a level. And another. And another. And then just when you think, 'Well, that has to be the peak,' it smiles and takes you up into another building stacked on top of this one. Because the last 1/3 of the book? F*cking brace yourselves. (Kathy Shin Pages Below the Vaulted Sky)
Much like The Last Sun, The Hanged Man is a quest story, and yet it is much more than that. It is theater of the mind. It is the finest form of escapism I have ever read. There are no proper terms to express how powerfully this book affected me…The Hanged Man receives 5 out of 5 Sigils!!! (Ben Ragunton TG Geeks podcast)
A thrilling and satisfying follow-up to The Last Sun, The Hanged Man proves that K.D. Edwards is the real deal. The story shines with unique and complex world-building, stellar writing, and a fast-paced plot that is rounded out with humor and heart-felt emotional moments. I didn’t want the book to end! (Books, Bones & Buffy )
Edwards skillfully blends rigorous characterization with political intrigue, action, and haunting worldbuilding in the exciting follow-up to 2018’s The Last Sun. Edwards conjures a believably dangerous setting filled with tarot imagery and supernatural menaces. Series fans and new readers alike will be hooked. (Publishers Weekly )
It fulfilled every promise made by The Last Sun and set the entire series into an even more exciting direction. (Fantasy Inn )
This book was phenomenally written, and it gave me the entire gamut of emotions throughout its course. This is one of those books where I come for the characters but stay for the action. This is, within a day, easily my favorite book of the year. If I could give this book all of the stars in the night sky, I would do that. That's how special it was to me. (superstardrifter.com )
I devoured this book in under a day. This book just set the new standard for fantasy fiction, and the bar is now set so high you can't see it from the ground. (Every Book a Doorway )
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