Court Games podcast interview with David Annandale, author of Curse of Honor
A Legend of the Five Rings novel
The reckless pursuit of honor exposes an empire to demonic invasion, in this epic fantasy novel of duty and warfare, set in the extraordinary world of Legend of the Five Rings.
Striking Dawn Castle defends the mountains between the Rokugan empire and the demon-haunted Shadowlands. When a mythical city is discovered in the forbidding peaks, Hida Haru, heir and sore disappointment to his family, seizes the opportunity to prove himself. His rash expedition ends in disaster – just one samurai returns alive, and Haru is lost. Before a power struggle can break out, Striking Dawn’s battle-hardened commander, Ochiba, is dispatched to rescue Haru. She succeeds against supernatural horrors, but Haru is… changed. Now, mysterious deaths and ill fortune plague his family. Something evil is loose and must be stopped, at any cost.
The realm of Rokugan is a land of samurai, courtiers, and mystics, of dragons and divine beings – a world of heroism, magic, and steel. Through times of peace and war, the samurai of the seven Great Clans have competed for power and influence. But as the trust between them fractures, those struggles turn ever bloodier. Former allies become fierce adversaries, and unlikely pacts are forged between ancient enemies. While conflict and political intrigue divide the clans, the true threat awaits in the darkness of the Shadowlands, beyond the vast Carpenter Wall. There, in the twisted wastelands, an evil corruption endlessly seeks the downfall of the empire. As the Shadowlands threat grows, samurai from the warring clans must put aside their differences and unite if they are to save the very soul of Rokugan.
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Page Count: 336pp
Cover Art: Nathan Elmer
Genre: Fantasy
US On Sale Date: October 6, 2020
UK On Sale Date: December 10, 2020
Paperback ISBN: 9781839080173
Paperback Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm
Global Ebook On Sale Date: October 6, 2020
ebook ISBN: 9781839080180
Global On Sale: December 21, 2021
ISBN: 9781666190526
DAVID ANNANDALE writes Doctor Doom, Arkham Horror and Legend of the Five Rings fiction for Aconyte, and Horus Heresy, Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Warhammer Horror fiction for Black Library. Among his recent novels are Reign of the Devourer and The Harrowing of Doom. He is also the author of the horror novel Gethsemane Hall and the Jen Blaylock thriller series. By day, he is Senior Instructor in the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media at the University of Manitoba, Canada, where he specializes in genre film and video games. He is also a co-host of the Hugo-nominated podcast The Skiffy and Fanty Show.
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Court Games podcast interview with David Annandale, author of Curse of Honor
“The setting of Legend of the Five Rings provides some very rich material for the fusion of fantasy and horror.”
– Track of Words, Interview with David Annandale, author of Curse of Honor
“Curse of Honor is a deftly crafted and inherently riveting read from first page to last. Clearly showcasing Annandale’s genuine flair for originality and the kind of narrative storytelling style that is as entertaining as it is compelling.”
– Midwest Book Review
“A fantastic story that manages to be both accessible for readers who know nothing about the setting as well as engaging for long time fans.”
– Imperial Advisor: The L5R LCG Show
“It really is a good story, providing the perfect opportunity for Annandale to let loose and have fun with horrible supernatural creepiness and haunted, tragic characters forced into increasingly painful decisions. Highly recommended.”
– Track of Words
“Curse of Honor is a deeply compelling and sophisticated novel.”
– Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviewer
“Truly the stuff of legend – both fun and unnerving.”
– Forbes
“Annandale has a real talent for the cinematic and the strange.”
– Starburst magazine
“Truly the stuff of legend – both fun and unnerving.”
– Forbes
Global Ebook On Sale: October 6, 2020
US Paperback On Sale: October 6, 2020
UK Paperback On Sale: December 10, 2020
Global Audiobook On Sale: December 21, 2021
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