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K. J. Parker
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How To Rule An Empire and Get Away With It
This is the story of how the City was saved, by Notker the professional liar, written down because eventually the truth always seeps through. The…
Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City
'Full of invention and ingenuity . . . Great fun' - SFX 'Parker's settings and characterisations never miss a beat' - Publishers Weekly K. J.…
The Two of Swords: Volume Three
'Skilful plotting and rich scene-setting' - GUARDIAN 'Parker's skilful control of pacing, expert rendering of characters, and subtle sense of humour add depth and believability'…
The Two of Swords: Volume Two
'There's a mordant wit to the workings of Parker's mind' - Time Out Parker's acerbic wit and knowledge of human nature are a delight to…
The Two of Swords: Volume One
'Parker's acerbic wit and knowledge of human nature are a delight to read as he explores the way conflict is guided, in equal measure, by…
The Hammer
'The Hammer is a novel by an author working at the very top of her game. It is a thing of terrible beauty.' - Interzone…
The Folding Knife
'A novel of obsession, murder and politics from 'one of fantasy's premier voices' - SFX 'Parker's acerbic wit and knowledge of human nature are a…
The Proof House
'One of the most entertaining fantasy debuts in recent years... incredibly vivid, refreshing, fun, thoughtful, absorbing.' - SFX 'Action-packed adventure ... An intriguing tale of…
Devices And Desires
'Parker raises the bar for realistic fantasy war craft with this series opener.' - Publishers Weekly 'When so many fantasy sagas are tired, warmed-over affairs,…
The Belly Of The Bow
'One of the most entertaining fantasy debuts in recent years... incredibly vivid, refreshing, fun, thoughtful, absorbing.' - SFX 'There's a mordant wit to the workings…
Colours In The Steel
'...one of the most entertaining fantasy debuts in recent years...incredibly vivid, refreshing, fun, thoughtful, absorbing' - SFX 'A remarkably accomplished tale for a debut novel.'…
Evil For Evil
'This is grown-up fantasy blessed with humour, intelligence and... panache. A bravura display of intricate storytelling and artfully-doled-out revelations.' - SFX 'A richly textured and…
The Escapement
'When so many fantasy sagas are tired, warmed-over affairs, a writer like K.J. Parker is more of a hurricane than a breath of fresh air.'…
The Company
A breathtaking novel of war, friendship and betrayal from the author of the acclaimed Engineer Trilogy. 'Well-crafted, powerful and downright unmissable' - SFX 'Parker carries…